Sad News: Nelson Mandela dies at 95 years old

The South African leader died on December 5 surrounded by family. His daughter had stated Tuesday that his father was feeling strong against the disease that afflicted him

South African President Jacob Zuma sent condolences to all the family at this difficult time. “The country is in mourning (…) will remember the values ​​that Madiba fought for,” he said.

“He’s resting, at peace, our nation has lost his eldest son, though we knew this day would come nothing can diminish our sense of tremendous loss. His struggle earned him the respect of the world. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela family , friends, comrades and colleagues who fought alongside him in his life of struggle. The South African nation mourns the loss of a person who came to embody a vision of a united nation. “

“This is a moment of profound sadness, however, Nelson Mandela brought us together, and given a state funeral, I ordered all the country flags to be lowered to half mast and remain so until after the funeral.”

“We will remember the values ​​for which Mandela fought, we are going to reinforce his vision of society where no one is discriminated against or deprived by another. No matter the courage it takes to create a non-racial nation in South Africa., We feel a deep gratitude to his life dedicated to the service of the country and humanity. We shall not rest until a united and prosperous South Africa is a reality. May his soul rest in peace. “

Last December, the Nobel Peace Prize stayed for 18 days at a medical center for the same reason and was also operated for gallstones.

In his later years Mandela lived between Johannesburg and Qunu (south), where he spent his childhood under medical supervision.

His last public appearance was at the closing ceremony of the World Cup 2010 held in South Africa.

Mandela spent his 95th birthday on 18 July, hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Thousands of supporters were mobilized to the hospital in Pretoria to express their love and support. Given the date, the South African Government enabled a hotline for citizens to, for less than a minute, to congratulate him on his birthday and to send messages of strength and courage to face his delicate health situation.

Worthy of praise

Nelson Mandela will be remembered for his struggle against “apartheid” and racism.

He became the first Afro-president of his country, having won the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize for leading successful negotiations which instituted democracy in South Africa. He received more than 250 international awards for four decades.

Mandela was the only foreigner invested with the distinguished Bharat Ratna, the most prestigious civilian award of India.

On August 5, 1962, police arrested Mandela near Howick (South). He was then moved to Marshall Square prison, Johannesburg, accused of inciting workers to strike and of leaving the country without permission, representing himself as his own legal adviser.

Madiba spent 27 years in prison before becoming the first black president of South Africa in 1994. The respiratory problems he suffered until his physical disappearance were contracted at the prisons of apartheid, from which he fought against racial discrimination and economic justice which led him to became known as the most important leader of African descent in South Africa.

While in prison he studied by correspondence at the University of London, obtaining the degree of Bachelor of Laws. (TS)