The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) says an investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding a video circulated on social media showing people wearing an as-yet unidentified defence force uniform throwing dead bodies into a pile of burning rubble.
A SANDF member can apparently be seen watching.
“The incident is believed to have taken place during November 2022 in Mozambique, where South Africa has committed forces as part of the Sadc [Southern African Development Community] Mission in Mozambique [Samim], said the SANDF.
“Once the forces are committed, they form part of a combined force and fall under the command and control of Samim. South Africa only supports their mission logistically.
“The force commander of Samim is conducting an investigation surrounding the involvement of its members in this despicable act.”
It has condemned the acts and says “those who are found guilty will be brought to book”.
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Probe into 'despicable' video showing soldiers in Mozambique burning dead bodies
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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) says an investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding a video circulated on social media showing people wearing an as-yet unidentified defence force uniform throwing dead bodies into a pile of burning rubble.
A SANDF member can apparently be seen watching.
“The incident is believed to have taken place during November 2022 in Mozambique, where South Africa has committed forces as part of the Sadc [Southern African Development Community] Mission in Mozambique [Samim], said the SANDF.
“Once the forces are committed, they form part of a combined force and fall under the command and control of Samim. South Africa only supports their mission logistically.
“The force commander of Samim is conducting an investigation surrounding the involvement of its members in this despicable act.”
It has condemned the acts and says “those who are found guilty will be brought to book”.
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