STATEMENT BY SA NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE (SANDF) HEADQUARTERS PRETORIA: SANDF SOLDIER INJURED IN BURUNDI

Date of Release: 03 June 2005
Embargo: None

The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) announced in Pretoria today that a member of the SANDF was seriously injured during a shooting incident in Burundi earlier today (Friday 3 June 2005) when unknown attackers opened fire on South African soldiers who provided protection to an electoral team in the rural areas of Burundi.

The soldier received medical attention and was evacuated by air to the UN hospital in Bujumbura where he is in a serious but stable condition.

The name of the soldier will only be made known once his next-of-kin has been informed.

ENDS

Issued by: SANDF Headquarters
Private Bag X161
Pretoria
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Telephone: (012) 355-6388/9
Facsimile: (012) 355-6395

Inquiries: Major Niko Allie