South African lawmakers question effectiveness of army deployment against gang Violence
World News Five months after South Africa deployed soldiers to help combat gang violence in and around Cape Town, lawmakers say the operation has failed to improve security.
Members of Parliament who ed affected communities this week said gang-related killings have continued despite the presence of the South African National Defence Force under Operation Prosper, a mission that has cost more than 823 million rand, or nearly 51 million U." The government deployed troops earlier this year to support police in five provinces battling organized crime, gang violence and illegal mining.
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