China Probes Detained South Africans Over Terrorism Activity
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Chinese authorities are investigating at least five South Africans detained in the country over possible involvement in a terrorist organization, according to South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
“No charges have been posed officially at this stage but they are being detained and may be charged for allegedly contravening regulation 120 of the criminal law” of China, Nelson Kgwete, a spokesman for the department, said by phone on Thursday. The rule deals with anyone involved in organizing, leading and attending a terrorist organization, Kgwete said.