South African lawmakers question effectiveness of army deployment against gang Violence

South African lawmakers question effectiveness of army deployment against gang Violence

Officials have maintained that the military deployment is intended to support—not replace—long-term policing efforts, but lawmakers say urgent changes are needed if the operation is to have any meaningful impact.

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