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South Africa sends a reply to EHDR-UK
London, 15 Sep 2003
EHDR-UK
Amb JNK Mamabolo, from the Department of Foreign Affairs - Africa, responded
on behalf of President Thabo Mbeki to a letter EHDR-UK wrote on 8 Jul
2003, which raised concern regarding the plight of Eritrean students in
South Africa. In his letter, His Excellency Mamabolo informed EHDR-UK
that the 'Foreign Office is aware and is sensitised to the complaints of
the students'. Moreover, for further attention, he advised EHDR-UK
officials to contact the Minister of Home Affairs and the South African
Police Service as soon as possible.
Based
on the advice of Amb JNK Mamabolo, EHDR-UK wrote a letter to the two
departments mentioned above for further consideration regarding the case
of the stranded Eritrean students in South Africa. The letter mentioned
that the students are responding to the Eritrean government’s autocratic demeanour,
which is continuing unabated as if the country is not part of the
international community. The letter also mentioned that the problems in
Eritrea are so severe that they are being brought up by various institutions
that advocate for human, citizen and refugee rights. Acknowledging the fact that there
are a range of signals that substantiate restlessness, neglect and ill-treatment
in the country, EHDR-UK
stressed the fact that there are increasing number of people fleeing the
country and seeking refuge elsewhere.
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