South Africa’s Expelled US Ambassador Says He Has ‘No Regrets’
Ebrahim Rasool arrives at Cape Town International airport, March 23.
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The South African ambassador expelled from the US returned to his home country, saying he has “no regrets” about the comments that led to him being told to leave.
Ebrahim Rasool was welcomed back on Sunday by throngs of supporters when he arrived at Cape Town international airport. “I will wear the badge of persona non grata with dignity, knowing that I have done the right thing,” he said, in comments broadcast live on national television.