Guernsey Press

Flags flown at half mast for Mandela

A LETTER of condolence for the loss of Nelson Mandela has been sent by the Bailiff to the South African High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

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A LETTER of condolence for the loss of Nelson Mandela has been sent by the Bailiff to the South African High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

On behalf of the island, Richard Collas said the 95-year-old was a remarkable statesman who commanded respect and affection throughout the world among people of all nations and all political persuasions.

'He led the world through his example in showing forgiveness and encouraging reconciliation at a crucial period in the history of your country,' he said.

'His enduring legacy will be in our memories of the enormous courage he displayed and of the values he personified.

'He will continue to inspire future generations to work towards making the world a more peaceful place in which we may all live in greater harmony.'

Flags in Guernsey flew at half mast yesterday in honour of South Africa's first black president and Nobel Peace Prize-winning campaigner against apartheid.

He died on Thursday night after a long-running battle against chest infections.

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