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Statement on the Death of Two more South
Africans in Iraq
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirms the deaths
of yet another two South Africans in Iraq who were killed
on Tuesday 12 October 2004. This brings to 10 the official
number of South Africans killed in Iraq since the start
of the war. Our information indicates that the convoy
in which the two were travelling came under fire in
the South of Baghdad leaving the two South Africans
dead. The mortal remains of the two have now been transferred
to Kuwait.
In this regard, the Department of Foreign Affairs is
in contact with their employer with a view to assisting
them to secure export permits from Kuwait to South Africa.
In addition the Department of Foreign Affairs is in
a process of making contact with the bereaved families
to render consular assistance.
The Government extends its heartfelt condolences to
members of the bereaved families during these trying
moments. Nonetheless, the Government reiterates its
call on South Africans not to visit Iraq in the light
of the ongoing conflict in that country.
Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa 082-990-4853
Department of Foreign Affairs
P/Bag X152
Pretoria
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13 October 2004
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