South African Government Statement on the Algerian Bomb Blasts Pretoria
:The South African government has expressed its sadness, shock and outrage at
the spate of bomb blasts that hit Algeria, today, Wednesday, 11 April 2007 claiming
at least the lives of 17 people with more than 100 sustaining injuries. In this
regard, the government strongly condemns this callous and cowardly act and extends
its heartfelt condolences to the government and the people of Algeria, members
and friends of the bereaved families and wishes those wounded a speedy recovery.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. For more
information, contact Nomfanelo Kota at 082 459 3787 Issued by the Department
of Foreign Affairs Private Bag x 152 Pretoria 0001 11 April
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