Mandela dead at 95; Rutte Reacts

Nelson Mandela passed away in South Africa, on December 5th at the age of 95. His death was announced by President Zuma at 22:43. He died an hour earlier. In an initial response, Prime Minister Rutte calls the death of Mandela a time to observe a moment of silence." Nelson Mandela was a unique man with an unprecedented charisma and a great moral authority . Even after 27 years on Robben Island he continued to believe in humanity. In his new South Africa there was a place for everyone. " [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"26711","attributes":{"class":"media-image size-medium wp-image-10713","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"229","height":"300","alt":"Nelson_Mandela-2008"}}]] Nelson_Mandela-2008
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Wikipedia.org Rutte called Mandela a conciliator who, with his generosity and wisdom, made ​​the difference for his country and inspired the world. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Timmermans, believes that the impressive legacy will continue to inspire countless generations. The deceased former president was a rare great mind, according to Timmermans. "How else to explain that a man who was imprisoned for decades because he believed in freedom and equality, a man who suffered endless humiliations, would, once again freed, seek reconciliation with his former oppressor without bitterness or rancor." Prime Minister Rutte has sent a letter to President Zuma of South Africa offering condolences with the loss.