South Africa summoned US Ambassador: Reject Allegations

 

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The US ambassador in South Africa has recently accused Pretoria of transportation of weapons and ammunition to Russia through a Russian ship, The Lady R that docked at a port in city of Cape Town back on December 6^th to 8^th.

South African officials rejected the accusations levelled against their country. The Presidential office issued a statement claiming that the inquiry under the retired judge will be conducted. South African minister who controls arms transport said in a statement that no such shipment was carried out.

The spokesperson of Foreign Ministry also added that the government did not approve any such transportation of weapons to Russia.

South African Government summoned US Ambassador:

Reuban Brigety, The US Ambassador, was summoned by Foreign Ministry of South Africa. The ministry conveyed it displeasure over the allegations he levelled against country.

The ministry also said in statement that Brigety, unreservedly apologised to the government and people of South Africa by accepting that he crossed the line.

US Threatens to deny access to its markets:

The White House National Security Council’s Spokesperson without putting specific accusation to South Africa, reiterated its stance about the country who help Russia in the wake of Ukrainian war.

Al-Jazeera quoted Washington that any country providing material support to Russia aiding in Ukrainian conflict will be denied accessing US markets.

(Courtesy: Al-Jazeera)