Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
The South African Government views with serious concern the events which have taken place in Kenya this week, where police action against demonstrators and students have reportedly resulted in the death and injury of a number of persons. The Charge d'Affaires a.i. of the Kenyan High Commission in South Africa has been called in by the acting Director-General of the Department of Foreign Affairs, to discuss the situation.
The South African Government calls on all parties involved in the recent violent confrontations in Kenya to confine themselves to peaceful means to achieve their objectives.
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PRETORIA 10 JULY 1997