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can Union chairperson and South African President Thabo Mbeki
has condemned the assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran
Djindjic, yesterday.
The 50-year-old Serbian leader was shot in the parking lot outside
his capital Belgrade office, leaving the two million population
Serbia nation with neither a prime minister nor an elected
President.
The country was last ruled by Mr Slobodan Milosevic, who was
overthrown and sent to face trial on genocide charges at the Hague
in Switzerland.
According to reports, two assailants shot Mr Djindjic as he got out
of his car. He died shortly in hospital.
In his message of condolence, President Mbeki said his
administration condemned 'all acts of terror and violence,' saying
the country was also mourning the loss.
'Our thoughts and prayers will be with the people of Serbia and
Montenegro and in particular with the family of the late Prime
Minister during this time of bereavement,' said President
Mbeki.
Mr Djindjic is the second European head of government to be
assassinated in 17 years following that of the former Swedish Prime
Minister Olaf Palme. - BuaNews
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