terror attacks
10 September 2007
Pretoria - President Thabo Mbeki today, Monday, 10 September extended his
deepest condolences to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of the Democratic Peoples
Republic of Algeria following terrorist attacks in the Algeria on Saturday and
Sunday, 9 and 10 September 2007 leaving over 45 people dead and scores of
others wounded.
In his message of condolences, President Mbeki said "The Government of the
Republic of South Africa condemns in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist
attacks that occurred in Dellys and Batna in the Democratic People's Republic
of Algeria.
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa please accept our
heartfelt condolences for the loss of human life. The Government and people of
South Africa express our deepest sympathy to the Government and people of the
Democratic People's Republic of Algeria and in particular to the families of
those who lost their loved and wishing those wounded a speedy recovery"
concluded President Mbeki.
Enquiries:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
10 September 2007.
Source: SAPA
