SA condemns attack on Tunisian resorts

Friday, July 3, 2015

Pretoria – South Africa has joined the international community in condemning the terrorist attack on the two hotel resorts in Sousse, Tunisia late last month.

The attack left 39 people dead and many more injured. 

“The South African government expresses its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured,” International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said in Pretoria on Friday.

She said the South African government reaffirms its solidarity with Tunisia in its attempts to combat terrorism.

“South Africa reiterates its call to mobilise international efforts to combat terrorism. In this regard, South Africa will join the peace-loving global community to establish a united and consolidated approach to curb the scourge of terrorism,” said the Minister.  

South Africa reaffirms its commitment to assist Tunisia in the attempts to establish a peaceful, prosperous and stable country, especially after having finalised its constitution and conducted democratic elections recently. – SAnews.gov.za