South Africa will deploy troops to assist police in combating illegal mining and gang violence. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the decision Thursday, citing organized crime as a significant threat to the nation. The deployment will focus on communities within two provinces that house the country’s two largest cities.
South African troops will be sent to assist police in areas struggling with illegal mining operations and gang-related violence. President Ramaphosa identified organized crime as the most pressing immediate threat facing the country. The specific provinces and cities targeted by the deployment were not detailed in the announcement.
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