 The Democratic Alliance is demanding answers from President Cyril Ramaphosa following reports that the military has acknowledged an elite Special Forces role in a 2022 high-profile abduction of alleged ISIS financier Abdella Abadiga and Kadir Abotese. 12 operators face charges over the Mall of Africa kidnappings and the subsequent assassination of Hawks investigator Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa. The DA is also challenging attempts to move the trial of the 12 men from civilian to military courts. For more we spoke to  Chris Hattingh, DA Spokesperson on Defence & Military Veterans.

<p>&nbsp;The Democratic Alliance is demanding answers from President Cyril Ramaphosa following reports that the military has acknowledged an elite Special Forces role in a 2022 high-profile abduction of alleged ISIS financier Abdella Abadiga and Kadir Abotese. 12 operators face charges over the Mall of Africa kidnappings and the subsequent assassination of Hawks investigator Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa. The DA is also challenging attempts to move the trial of the 12 men from civilian to military courts. For more we spoke to&nbsp; Chris Hattingh, DA Spokesperson on Defence &amp; Military Veterans.</p>

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