Nelson Mandela, 93, hospitalized; needs "specialist attention"

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South Africa's Mandela admitted to hospital (foxnews.com)

The former South African leader Nelson Mandela was admitted to the hospital Saturday, the South African presidency said.

The 93-year-old ex-leader was taken to the hospital due to a "long-standing abdominal complaint," which "doctors feel ... needs proper specialist medical attention," a statement released by the presidency said.
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"We wish him a speedy recovery and assure him of the love and good wishes of all South Africans and people throughout the world."

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President Jacob Zuma asked that Mandela's privacy be respected, and did not say at which hospital Mandela was being treated.

Mac Maharaj, Zuma's spokesman, said he could not elaborate but that he would be issuing regular updates.
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Nelson Mandela hospitalized with stomach ailment (AP)

 

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I admire Mandela so much...hope he can recover soon.

 

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