This latest death makes it five the number of South African soldiers who have died in the DRC since the year started.
A mortar attack in the turbulent east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed two South African soldiers and wounded 20 others, the army said Wednesday.
South African troops have been deployed in the DRC as part of a Southern African Development Community force helping the government put down a rebellion. The South African National Defence Force said one of its bases was hit by a “mortar attack” on Tuesday.“Four members who were critically injured have been hospitalised, whilst the rest who suffered minor injuries are expected to be discharged soon,” the army said in a statement.South African soldiers helping fight against M23 rebels
They were sent as part of a southern Africa regional force alongside soldiers from Tanzania and Malawi, tasked with helping DRC government forces fight M23 rebels.“Families of the two members who lost their lives have been informed and all procedures to bring their mortal remains are in process,” the army said.
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