Lamola rejects MPs’ call for immediate withdrawal of SA troops from DRC
International relations & co-operation minister says it would expose soldiers to an ambush
10 February 2025 - 20:43
International relations & co-operation minister Ronald Lamola rejected calls by opposition party MPs in the National Assembly on Monday for the immediate withdrawal of SA troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where they have been fighting M23 rebels.
Lamola concluded the urgent debate on a matter of public importance called by DA defence spokesperson Chris Hattingh after the recent deaths of 14 soldiers in the DRC. Seven ministers and deputy ministers including defence minister Angie Motshekga participated in the debate. ..
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