The South African soldiers were detained by the United Nations Military Police and have been accused of sexual exploitation.
Members of the SANDF watch bombs being dropped during a demonstration in the Northern Cape, 9 November 2021. Picture: Jacques Nellessoldiers have been sent home from the Democratic Republic of the Congo after being accused of serious misconduct, including sexual abuse.The SANDF said it took this step after receiving a United Nations report containing allegations of serious acts of ill-discipline and misconduct.
The soldiers have been recalled to South Africa so they can give their version of the events that occurred in Beni. “Due to the serious nature of the allegations, the SANDF took a decision to recall the implicated soldiers back to South Africa to answer to the allegations and to give account of events that transpired.
“Furthermore, national investigating officers have been dispatched to the MONUSCO deployment area to conduct a formal investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, the SANDF will pronounce itself.”Soldiers recount terrifying escape from vicious veld fire
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