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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NO: 2140
PUBLISHED IN INTERNAT QUESTION PAPER NO: 26 OF 06 NOVEMBER 2009
MR M. MNQASELA (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND
COOPERATION:
1) Whether any of the foreign dignitaries resident in South Africa have
been victims of attacks; if so, (a) on what dates, (b) what was the
nature of the attack and (c) which (i) embassiesâ or (ii) high
commissionsâ or (iii) consulateâs officials were involved;
2) Whether the attacks were at the diplomatic offices, at a home or in a
vehicle; if so, what is the total number of diplomats, families or
staff attacked on each occasion;
3) (a) What are the numbers of persons arrested or charged in connection
with each attack over the past five years and (b) how many of the
perpetrators have been convicted?
REPLY:
We are aware of the crimes and attacks that have been committed against
foreign dignitaries resident in South Africa. As a result, we have jointly
established, with the South African Police, the Diplomatic Policing Unit.
With regards to 1(a); (b); (c); 2 as well as 3(a), please refer to the
South African Police where the Diplomatic Policing Unit is located
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