Johannesburg, July 23, 2015 (SPS) - Ambassador in South Africa, Mr. Salha Abd, participated Wednesday in the official memorial ceremony of the late South African freedom fighter and friend of the Saharawi people, Patrick Balika, who passed away on 16 July 2015.
The ceremony attended by members of the diplomatic corps accredited to South Africa as well as prestigious political and cultural figures.
Speakers at the event praised the life of Balika, who devoted his entire to defend just causes across the world, notably of which that of the Saharawi people.
The deceased was known within trade union and human rights circles as a staunch advocate for Saharawi cause.
A state funeral will be organized next Saturday to paid farewell to Balika. (SPS)
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