Sandu raises alarm over casualties in DRC, demands immediate support for SA troops

The SA National Defence Union (Sandu) has called on the SA Defence Force to act immediately to inform the public on the true situation in DRC and, if needed, provide enforcements to troops who are deployed there if needed to stabilise the situation.The union has raised the alarm over the reports of casualties and injuries among the SA Defence Force members who are deployed to the DRC, with also allegations that the troops are inadequately resourced. According to the union, the situation in the past 24 hours has become increasingly dire with the M23 rebel group alleged to have gained…