Question NW428 to the MINISTER OF THE DEPARTMENT INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

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31 July 2017 - NW428

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Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the MINISTER OF THE DEPARTMENT INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

(1) (a) How many South Africans have travelled to Syria since January 2016 and (b) what was the stated purpose of each trip; (2) how many South Africans are still in Syria; (3) (a) how many South Africans have died in Syria in the past three years and (b) what was the cause of death in each case?

Reply:

1. (a) According to the Syrian Embassy in South Africa, during the period under discussions, 27 South Africans visited Syria;

(b) Fourteen (14) government officials, eight (8) individuals attended a wedding, two (2) visited relatives, two (2) agricultural and technical experts and one (1) normal visit.

2. According to the South African Embassy in Syria, there are 9 South Africans residing in Syria.

3. (a) From both the South African and Syrian governments, no South African’s has been reported dead.

(b) Not applicable.

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