Negotiating with M23 rebels 'only way South Africa can save face'
SANDF remains silent on fate of SA troops in eastern DRC
23 February 2025 - 00:00
For now, being allowed to leave with their weapons and equipment would be a “victory” for the SANDF contingent of about 1,000 soldiers deployed in Goma and Sake in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). ..
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