Reactions Death of Nelson Mandela

1 reactions

1.1 south africa

1.1.1 politicians
1.1.2 political parties
1.1.3 other commentators
1.1.4 institutional reactions


1.2 supranational organisations
1.3 governments
1.4 un member states , observers

1.4.1 africa
1.4.2 asia
1.4.3 europe , european overseas territories
1.4.4 north america
1.4.5 oceania
1.4.6 south america


1.5 partially recognized states
1.6 individuals

reactions
south africa
politicians

jacob zuma, current president of south africa said: our nation has lost greatest son. our people have lost father. although knew day come, nothing can reduce sense of our profound loss.
f. w. de klerk, mandela s predecessor president of south africa, said: great unifier , very, special man in regard beyond else did. emphasis on reconciliation biggest legacy.
helen zille, current premier of western cape, said: belong south african family—and owe sense of belonging madiba. legacy.
kgalema motlanthe, deputy president of south africa, said: world over, name has evolved metaphor, said: name nelson mandela has entered pantheon of history s sages.

political parties

kenneth meshoe, leader of african christian democratic party, said: after 27 years in prison, have wanted revenge. no, because visionary , wise man said friends no, let preach reconciliation .
mamphela ramphele, leader of agang south africa, said: madiba symbolised exemplary values people world on hold dear – integrity, commitment equality , well-being of people irrespective of race, faith, geographic location or position.
a week after mandela s death, julius malema, leader of economic freedom fighters led crowd of eff members mandela s houghton home pay tribute late statesman. said: thank ushering in political freedom... came after failed deliver economic freedom. shouted: viva militant nelson mandela, viva. eff members laid red roses on wall of tributes near mandela s house.
pieter mulder, leader of freedom front plus, released statement conveying condolences mandela s wife, graça machel , saying: given few men live out dreams in lifetime. nelson mandela succeeded in doing this. against colossal odds, had realized vision had young man.

other commentators

archbishop emeritus desmond tutu said in email: transcended race , class in personal actions, through warmth , through willingness listen , empathize others, ...and restored others faith in africa , africans.
anti-apartheid activist , mother of former president thabo mbeki, epainette mbeki said: s not dead, s asleep. said south africans should celebrate life.
noted human rights lawyer george bizos said: go down in history forever 1 person set example fundamental differences between people can solved without violence.
archbishop thabo makgoba said, on day of prayer , reflection nelson mandela: through example, has set standard service country , mankind worldwide, whether individual citizens, cabinet ministers or presidents, , continues call on better serve our fellow human beings , contribute betterment of our communities,

institutional reactions

since initial announcement, 3 television channels of public broadcaster, south african broadcasting corporation, replaced normal scheduled programming , advertising continuous news , tribute programming. satellite television broadcaster multichoice opened dedicated special event channel news , tribute programming.
a special joint sitting of both houses of parliament in honour of mandela held on monday 9 december.
following announcement of mandela s death, south african cinemas stopped screening of mandela: long walk freedom 24 hours.

supranational organisations

african union: commission chairperson , south african, nkosazana dlamini-zuma said: mandela has fought fight, , bowed out great reverence . au flags ordered fly @ half-mast.
european union: foreign policy chief catherine ashton said: more else, nelson mandela inspired generation , our world.
fifa: president sepp blatter ordered flags fly @ half mast , minute s silence observed @ next round of international football matches. said: nelson mandela stay in our hearts forever. memories of remarkable fight against oppression, incredible charisma , positive values live on in , us.
iaaf: international association of athletics federations president lamine diack said: in spite of long-lasting , uncompromising fight had had put in order rid country of apartheid , injustice, able rise high above personal resentment champion cause of peace , unity proved instrumental in construction of south african rainbow nation.
international cricket council: president alan isaac said in statement: nelson mandela towering symbol of resistance, leader, activist, , man recognised power of sport inspire , bring people together.
international rugby board: chairman bernard lapasset said: proud rugby family play small part in supporting mr mandela s efforts establish new south africa , our tournament came symbolise emergence of new nation. changed world , privileged witness , embrace work.
ioc: international olympic committee flew flag @ half-mast 3 days. ioc president thomas bach said: olympic movement mourning loss of great friend , hero of humanity. , however, attitude towards sport can make proud – proud @ understanding of potential of sport bring inclusion.
elizabeth ii queen of commonwealth realms, head of commonwealth, former queen of south africa said saddened learn of nelson mandela s death , has sent sincere condolences family , people of south africa , commenting nelson mandela worked tirelessly of country, , legacy peaceful south africa see today . commonwealth of nations secretary general kamalesh sharma said: nelson mandela inspirational commonwealth leader of twentieth century. titan of our age. became embodiment of nobility , reconciliation in politics , statesmanship. significance exemplar world of ethical political engagement stand posterity. conveyed condolences mandela family.
unasur: union of south american states expressed condolences people of south africa , remembered mandela visionary leader , icon of world peace.
united nations: secretary general ban ki moon said: nelson mandela singular figure on global stage — man of quiet dignity , towering achievement, giant justice , down-to-earth human inspiration. security council interrupted meeting observe minute s silence when received news.
nato: north atlantic treaty organization secretary general anders fogh rasmussen conveyed condolences people of south africa , family of nelson mandela, said: nelson mandela man of peace , inspirational figure. symbol of freedom, dignity , reconciliation millions of people, irrespective of race. death loss all, leaves lasting legacy whole world.

governments
un member states , observers
africa

 algeria: president of algeria abdelaziz bouteflika expressed condolences president zuma , south african people through message, writing: on behalf of people , government of algeria , in own name, convey deep , sincere condolences , deepest sympathy south african people, family of illustrious deceased , you, mr. president , dear brother... nelson mandela merges history of south africa... best tribute can pay nelson mandela continue solidarity action toward african renaissance. president bouteflika called national flags lowered half mast eight-day period of mourning.
 botswana: president of botswana offered condolences government , people of south africa, graça machel , entire mandela family, on death of mandela. president seretse khama ian khama said mandela s consummate belief , steadfast commitment fundamental principles of liberty, justice , equality immense , strong moral standing , deep intolerance human suffering of kind, , will, continue inspirational.
 egypt: interim presidency of egypt mourned nelson mandela announcing 3 days of national mourning , made statement saying remain in hearts , minds of egyptians 1 of notable symbols of nationalist struggle in our contemporary world, saying former south african president had close historical connections egypt through struggle noble human values, embodied in struggle against racial discrimination. has stated mandela, along former egyptian president gamal abdel nasser , other founding fathers of africa s struggle freedom , independence, remain source of inspiration nations. ahmed el-muslimani, media advisor interim egyptian president adly mansour, hailed mandela symbol of freedom , said on friday egypt , african continent remember nelson mandela pride , honour, describing death bad news whole world. in addition, foreign minister nabil fahmy said in statement role of mandela went beyond borders of south africa , struggle source of pride whole world not due fight against apartheid calls promoting principles of reconciliation.
 gabon: president ali bongo ondimba expressed condolences on behalf of gabonese people , through statement, wrote falls continue work , celebrate life. therefore invite gabonese people take moment of contemplation , join hands in show of compassion fitting of such circumstance.
 ghana: president john dramani mahama penned op-ed in new york times, while including in statement mandela s utilisation of peace vehicle of liberation showed africa if move beyond divisiveness caused colonisation, , pain of our self-inflicted wounds, compassion , forgiveness must play role in governance.
 guinea: president alpha condé expressed admiration mandela saying, comparable great baobab, invincible tree under shelters. , when baobab falls, find ourselves exposed.
 kenya: president uhuru kenyatta ordered flags flown @ half-staff , declared 3 days of national mourning, saying free man, president mandela led fight free africa not political bondage equally important scourge of disease, poverty, poor governance , illiteracy — ills of modern life.
 malawi: president joyce banda described mandela s death loss south africa , world, saying africans have drawn inspiration madiba , , expressed appreciation having been able meet him.
 mauritius: prime minister navin ramgoolam stated mandela man name remain ever in conscience of humanity. symbol of reconciliation , of humility, , stated nelson mandela africa s mahatma gandhi.
 namibia: president hifikepunye pohamba paid tribute @ south african high commission in windhoek, writing giant has gone rest. icon of anti-apartheid struggle has departed after accomplishing stood for. comrade madiba missed not knew him , people of south africa loved , cared , sacrificed believe in human dignity. recognised mandela s unshakable bond people of namibia , admiration of him.
 nigeria: president goodluck jonathan expressed condolences , noted mandela remembered , honoured mankind 1 of greatest liberators, wise, courageous , compassionate leader, , icon of true democracy.
 rwanda: president paul kagame said continue live in hearts of many of ; before starting national dialogue council (umushyikirano), @ parliament minute of silence observed.
 senegal: president macky sall expressed sadness on death , remarked have lost giant, 1 of greatest figures in contemporary africa. no man of our time has given cause of people, africa, , of mankind. mandela taught courage, strength, forgiveness.
 somalia: president hassan sheikh mohamud expressed condolences , said nelson mandela impacted lives of people in every corner of world.
 sudan: president omar al-bashir expressed sorrow , extended sincere condolences president jacob zuma , south african people on death of nelson mandela. considered him symbol of dignity , struggle people s freedom , resistance of colonisation , exploitation of africans , pointing sudan s acclaimed role in supporting african liberation movements , african leaders led struggle against colonization , on top of whom late mandela.
 swaziland: king mswati iii described late former south african president nelson mandela person , leader of outstanding wisdom, moral , spiritual stature
 tanzania: president jakaya kikwete announced 3 days of national mourning , expressed how mandela example how humankind supposed live.
 zambia: president michael sata expressed condolences mandela family , people of south africa, while writing pray almighty god grant bereaved family abundant mercies, solace , fortitude bear great loss of true son of african soil.
 zimbabwe: president robert mugabe issued statement conveying condolences, included mr nelson mandela s renowned , illustrious political life forever remain beacon of excellence. not great champion of emancipation of oppressed, humble , compassionate leader showed selfless dedication service of people.

asia

 azerbaijan: president of azerbaijan ilham aliyev sent letter of condolence south african president jacob zuma, said: saddened death of former president of rsa, great son of south african people, outstanding statesman, hero of struggle against apartheid , racism, nobel prize laureate nelson mandela. regard grave loss on own behalf , on behalf of people of azerbaijan express deep condolences you, family of deceased , people of rsa . flags @ un office in baku lowered.
 bangladesh: government of bangladesh announced three-day state mourning anti-apartheid icon , global symbol of reconciliation , peaceful co-existence, nelson mandela . president abdul hamid said mandela remembered forever long struggle emancipation of people. prime minister sheikh hasina joined rest of world in mourning demise of anti-apartheid leader.
 brunei: brunei sultan hassanal bolkiah sent message of condolence south african president jacob zuma following death of former president nelson mandela. in message, sultan said mandela missed not south africans world saw him beacon of hope , courage , moral force in international affairs . sultan remembered visit of mandela brunei darussalam , stated people of brunei joined majesty in expressing deepest condolences zuma , government , people of south africa, family members of late mandela.
 cambodia: outstanding example in fighting freedom , democracy, said government spokesman phay siphan.
china: president xi jinping sent condolences, describing mandela world-renowned statesman, led south african people through arduous struggles anti-apartheid victory . continued, chinese people remember mandela s extraordinary contributions development of china-south africa ties , cause of human progress. chinese premier li keqiang said mourn death. send our condolences people of south africa , mr. mandela s families , friends. .




 hong kong: chief executive cy leung expressed sadness @ death of mandela. remember mr mandela great man sacrifices, accomplishments , relentless quest peace. on behalf of government , people of hong kong, express our profound sadness @ news of nelson mandela s death , our condolences family. our thoughts , prayers people of south africa, including our south african community in hong kong, during period of national mourning , reflection.




 east timor: nation of east timor expresses extreme sadness @ death of nelson mandela, prime minister xanana gusmão said in condolence message mandela contribution freedom of people never forgotten. fearless pursuit of non-racial , democratic south africa – when seemed impossible – leaves our world remarkable legacy. optimism impacted me, personally, during country s brutal occupation indonesia, , indeed served moral compass leaders across world during uncertainties , tragedies of cold war. in east timor, mandela admired during our struggle restoration of our independence . country has declared national mourning 3 days beginning 11 december.
 india: president pranab mukherjee said in condolence message, mandela statesman, world leader , icon of inspiration humanity. prime minister manmohan singh said, giant among men has passed away. india s loss south africa s. true gandhian. life , work remain source of eternal inspiration generations come. join praying soul. vice president hamid ansari said while courage, determination , sacrifice inspired millions of people during anti-apartheid movement, message of peace, forgiveness , reconciliation thereafter, united them , led rainbow nation on path peace , progress. in death, south africans have lost father of nation , world statesman, life , message of courage , goodness continue inspire , guide of around world in years ahead. india observe five-day state mourning mark of respect mandela. decision effect taken @ special meeting of union cabinet, condoled death of anti-apartheid icon.
 indonesia: president susilo bambang yudhoyono expressed condolences on death of nelson mandela, , praised him opposing apartheid in country.
 israel: prime minister benjamin netanyahu referred mandela 1 of honorable figures of our time ... man of vision, freedom fighter rejected violence.
 iran: president hassan rouhani wrote letter jacob zuma. unfortunately, became aware mr. mandela has passed away. believed in human equality , freedom people not african people, people around world. holy goal, sacrificed many things. jailed , banished. doubtless hero after success, connected morality , politics , forgave had jailed. today, see people different races trying make south africa. sadness, give condolence family , country , want make world better place live. , said hassan rouhani.
 japan: prime minister shinzo abe offered condolences south african people , noted mandela s friendly relations japan expressing noble spirit lives on in our hearts , forever.
 kazakhstan: president nursultan nazarbayev sent telegram of condolences president of south africa jacob zuma: president nelson mandela man of unyielding resolve devoted life fight against discrimination , apartheid, built new democratic state before eyes of world. true inspiration many fight freedom, infused hope people s hearts. mandela remembered symbol of national liberation movement , independence of african people.
 lebanon: president michel sleiman in open letter south african counterpart paid tribute stating mandela inspired world path, fighting eliminate racism , poverty achieve equality , reconciliation among people.
 north korea: chairman of presidium of supreme people s assembly kim yong-nam expressed condolences on behalf of supreme leader kim jong-un, , praised mandela s struggle against racism , democracy .
 south korea: in official statement cheong wa dae, president park geun-hye offered deepest sympathy mandela s family , people of south africa upon passing of great statesman put peaceful end apartheid , established social justice , democracy in south africa , , stated mandela s great causes carried on people around world while praying eternal peace of soul .
 malaysia: prime minister najib razak on twitter said mandela lives on in spirit of every human believes in democracy , freedom. thank legacy, madiba .
 pakistan: president mamnoon hussain , prime minister nawaz sharif expressed deep sorrow , grief on sad demise , said, nelson mandela s struggle against discriminatory attitudes in society respected worldwide.
 palestine: president of palestinian national authority mahmoud abbas mourned nelson mandela , paid tribute commitment palestinian people s cause. described him courageous , important of supported , name mandela stay forever palestine , palestinians . great loss peoples of world, , palestine, abbas said, hailing symbol of freedom colonialism , occupation . added palestinian people never forget historic statement south african revolution not have achieved goals long palestinians not free.
 philippines: president benigno aquino iii said on more personal note, recall gratitude , humility kind words told me during visit philippines when still representative. told me then, chose parents well. mother admired him; of us, have been saddened passing . on behalf of entire filipino people, extend our deepest condolences family of mr. mandela, people of south africa, , men , women of peace , goodwill mourn passing of great man.
 singapore: prime minister lee hsien loong expressed condolences on mandela s death. wrote on facebook , twitter, rest in peace #mandela. inspired millions humanity, courage, , lifelong fight freedom. emeritus senior minister goh chok tong paid tribute, saying saddened passing of wise leader , great human being .
 syria: president bashar al-assad called mandela s life inspiration real freedom fighters , lesson tyrants. presidency released statement on facebook page calling mandela inspiration in values of love , human brotherhood . history of struggle has become inspiration vulnerable peoples of world, in expectation oppressors , aggressors learn lesson in end losers, statement said.
 thailand: king bhumibol adulyadej sent letter president of south africa, saying profound sadness queen , learnt of demise of excellency mr. nelson mandela, former president of republic of south africa. wish extend excellency , members of bereaved family people of republic of south africa our heart felt sympathies , condolences enduring contribution peace in beloved country , beyond.
 turkey: turkish president abdullah gül said mandela great figure , great man not statesman before defender of human rights. brought end racism through struggle staged in own country. loss saddening.
 turkmenistan: president gurbanguly berdimuhamedow sent telegram of condolences president of south africa: nelson mandela not in motherland abroad excellent example of courage , caring whole of humanity. sure fond memories of him forever remain in hearts of today s , future generations. turkmen leader expressed words of support mandela family , people of south africa.
 vietnam: president trương tấn sang conveyed sympathy on death of mandela, former chairman of african national congress (anc) , former south african president.

europe , european overseas territories

 albania: albanian president bujar nishani issued following statement: immensely saddened when learnt nelson mandela passing away. humanity, loss, bidding farewell 1 of distinguished moral leaders , icon of resistance , fight justice , human dignity. mandela never knelt in fight against apartheid, not when deprived of freedom 27 years. long years of suffering neither weakened mandela, nor killed spirit. on contrary, filled him desire reconciliation , understanding among people. , dream triumphed. vision , kindness saved south african people suffering , hardships. nelson mandela unstoppable run towards freedom left humanity heritage of immense , eternal value, model of transformation of epoch , of life of goodness , wisdom. in name , on behalf of albanian people extend our deep condolences spouse, graça machel, entire family , people of south africa. we, albanians join south african people , whole world in grief. (spelling , grammar corrected)
 bulgaria: foreign minister kristian vigenin expressed condolences, calling mandela a...person left bright trace in history of south africa...and mankind
 belgium: prime minister elio di rupo released statement saying mandela remain source of inspiration millions of people . flemish minister-president kris peeters offered condolences south african people , takes wisdom mandela s exceptional life story .
 czech republic: prime minister jiří rusnok said mandela not prominent figure of political , social life in republic of south africa, 1 of inspiring world leaders of our times. embodied fight against racism , injustice .
 denmark: prime minister helle thorning-schmidt released statement, calling mandela beacon of hope in fight against oppression , injustice in world , said mandela s ideals , actions forever serve inspiration in fight global justice , human rights . conveyed condolences mandela s family , south african people.
 finland: sauli niinistö, president of finland, sent letter incumbent south african president jacob zuma, stating finns , whole world remember mandela s contribution peace, human rights , democracy.
 france: president françois hollande commented on future continuation of mandela s ideals, stating mandela s message never die. continue inspire freedom fighters , give confidence people defend causes , universal rights.
 greece: prime minister antonis samaras said not south africans entire international community mourns hero wrote great pages in modern history. symbol of struggle human dignity, equality , freedom better , fairer world. described nelson mandela ideological fighter against violence, apartheid , forms of racism , greeks forever honor memory.
 hungary: prime minister viktor orbán expressed hungarians sincere condolences mandela s family , south african people. emphasised mandela s fight democracy inspiration during years of communist dictatorship , in period of transition democratic political system in hungary. president jános Áder expressed sincere grief , sympathy on behalf of people of hungary , according Áder nelson mandela remain symbol of freedom whole world .
 ireland: irish taoiseach enda kenny expressed sympathies , wrote, today, great light has been extinguished. boy transkei has finished long walk. journey transformed not south africa, humanity itself.
 monaco: palace released statement saying prince , princess of monaco, (who born in south africa), both considered mandela example, symbol of reconciliation, great man has, through courage, selflessness , generosity, changed course of history .
 norway: prime minister erna solberg expressed condolences, calling mandela leader not own country whole world. greatest symbol of hope, freedom , democracy of our time. remember him struggle against apartheid, work reconciliation, , important effort in fight against poverty , hiv/aids.
 romania: romanian prime minister victor ponta reacted announcement of mandela s death , released statement saying mandela remain in history 1 of greatest fighters liberty, demonstrated, through hard effort , self-sacrifice, there no differences based upon race or color of 1 s skin.
 russia: president of russia vladimir putin sent condolences, saying having endured difficult sufferings, mandela remained faithful ideals of humanism , justice until end of life .


 serbia: serbian president tomislav nikolić said citizens of serbia mourn passing of great leader, fighter, statesman , son of africa . serbian parliament observed minute silence in honor , serbian flags flew @ half-mast on 6 december on government buildings , embassies worldwide.
 slovakia: slovak president ivan gašparovič said gandhi of africa has passed way.
 spain: king juan carlos expressed condolences stating mandela has exercised heroic personal sacrifice.
 sweden: swedish prime minister fredrik reinfeldt stated: nelson mandela person changed world. convinced of equality between human beings , had equally strong commitment , capacity reconciliation. chose reconciliation others have chosen revenge. created new south africa , gave people on world , role model.
 ukraine: ukrainian president viktor yanukovych, in letter of condolences south african president jacob zuma, called mandela many generations example of fortitude, integrity , strength of character .
 united kingdom: british prime minister david cameron 1 of first express grief on twitter, calling mandela hero of our time. foreign office announced uk national flags flown @ half-mast 3 days.




 gibraltar: chief minister fabian picardo said gibraltar adds small reflection on man inspired nation reconcile after horrors of apartheid , inspired generations of people around world understand importance of magnanimity , of treating wish treated yourself.






 guernsey: chief minister peter harwood said mandela served inspiration generations across nations, , exemplar of true meaning of reconciliation.






 jersey: chief minister ian gorst said nelson mandela 1 of heroes of generation – man life , actions have changed nation , inspired people around world believe in value of equality , reconciliation. man let life speak.






northern ireland: first minister peter robinson said, have known time ill, nonetheless, still comes great shock lose such inspirational man , massive figure in terms of world politics.






 scotland: first minister alex salmond said mandela inspiration countless millions .
 british virgin islands: premier dr. d. orlando smith said government , people of virgin islands join world community in mourning loss , remembering life , legacy of late nelson madiba mandela.
 wales: first minister carwyn jones paid tribute mandela s strength of character allowed him put aside difficulties, trials, sufferings, of people.




  vatican city: pope francis, in official telegram of condolence south african president jacob zuma, stated: sadness learned of death of former president nelson mandela, , send prayerful condolences mandela family, members of government, , people of south africa, in commending soul of deceased mercy of almighty god, ask lord console , strengthen mourn loss, paying tribute steadfast commitment shown nelson mandela in promoting human dignity of nation s citizens , in forging new south africa built on firm foundations of non-violence, reconciliation , truth, pray late president s example inspire generations of south africans put justice , common @ forefront of political aspirations. these sentiments, invoke upon people of south africa divine gifts of peace , prosperity.

north america

 antigua , barbuda: prime minister baldwin spencer wrote of mandela s influence on political leaders around world while expressing trade unionist , politician, have treasured lessons life , unquenchable desire spend himself well-being of others. announced week of national mourning flags flown @ half-staff.
 bahamas: prime minister perry christie expressed condolences mandela s family , people of south africa, while writing personification of timeless virtues of personal sacrifice , perseverance in pursuit of freedom, racial equality, human dignity , moral truth peoples of planet.
 belize: prime minister dean barrow described mandela last global hero history ever see , wrote mandela s towering strength, unimaginable self-sacrifice, , way in governed post-apartheid south africa without recrimination or reprisal, constitute greatness never again matched. ordered flags flown @ half-staff.
 canada: prime minister stephen harper released statement, death of nelson mandela, world has lost 1 of great moral leaders , statesmen. mr. mandela imprisoned 27 years former government of south africa, part in struggle end system of apartheid. despite long years of captivity, mr. mandela left prison heart closed calls settling of scores. instead, filled longing truth , reconciliation, , understanding between peoples. demonstrated path forward nation reject appeal of bitterness. forbearance legendary: magnanimity spared south africans incalculable suffering. nelson mandela s enduring legacy country, , world, example set through own long walk freedom. grace , humility, modelled how peoples can transform own times , in doing so, own lives. on behalf of government of canada , canadians, laureen , extend our condolences mr. mandela s widow, graça machel, entire family , citizens of south africa. canada, nation granted mr. mandela honorary citizenship in 2001, mourns , entire world today.
 costa rica: president laura chinchilla expressed today world mourns departure of nelson mandela. led country deferential scenario suffered. our country , world touched loss of 1 of men exemplary of contemporary history.
 cuba: president raul castro sent condolences , expressed sympathies mandela s family, african national congress , people of south africa, saying profess deep respect , admiration mandela, not did people, true friendship towards our country.
 dominican republic: president danilo medina in letter sent south africa president jacob zuma, expressed condolences in name of country, people , himself, death of leader of fight against segregation in african country.
 grenada: prime minister keith mitchell expressed belief mr. mandela arguably greatest public figure of 20th century; eternal legacy importance of forgiveness, reconciliation , respect people. through sheer moral conviction transcended politics, , inspired people of every culture, everywhere.
 guatemala: president otto pérez molina lamented death of mandela , stated political career , life of mandela left legacy in humanity. example follow free men , said.
 haiti: prime minister laurent lamothe expressed condolences mandela s family , wrote haiti never forget great leader.
 jamaica: prime minister portia simpson-miller expressed sadness , wrote mandela without doubt 1 of greatest human beings in history of humanity , inspiration persons of african descent.
 mexico: president enrique peña nieto expressed condolences both on twitter account , in conference, stating humanity has lost unreachable fighter of peace, liberty, , equality . sent condolences south african people , mandela s family.
 nicaragua: president daniel ortega declared 3 days of mourning , wrote world says goodbye great man, myth, legend, patrimony of africa , of humanity. nelson mandela lived each day of life struggling steadfastly peace, fraternity , human dignity.


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 united states: president barack obama gave 4 ⁄2 minute speech after announcement of mandela s death, saying 1 of countless millions drew inspiration nelson mandela s life, study words, writings. day released prison gave me sense of human beings can when re guided hopes , not fears. continued, now, let pause , give fact nelson mandela lived, man took history in hands, , bent arc of moral universe toward justice. may god bless memory , keep him in peace. u.s. flags ordered fly @ half-staff until sunset, 9 december 2013. texas u.s. senator ted cruz attended memorial representative of u.s.

oceania

 australia: prime minister tony abbott said while had never met mandela, thought extraordinary man. nelson mandela 1 of great figures of africa... , arguably 1 of great figures of century. added: mr mandela remembered not political leader moral leader.
 fiji: prime minister voreqe bainimarama said thoughts of every fijian south african people mourn loss of great man. not leader of south africa beacon of courage, decency , selflessness whole world. genuinely loved , never forget him.
 new zealand: prime minister john key praised mandela inspirational leader, , remarkable man... force change, not in south africa, around world .
 papua new guinea: prime minister peter o neill said [mandela s] absolute forgiveness of apartheid government imprisoned him ... laid foundations transition decades of undemocratic apartheid rule robust democracy in short period of time .

south america

 argentina: president cristina fernández de kirchner issued statement expressed condolences mandela family , people of south africa, while describing mandela indefatigable fighter triumph of democracy in nation.
 bolivia: president evo morales expressed condolences people of south africa , wrote mandela remains strength , inspiration. bolivian senate observed moment of silence remember mandela.
 brazil: president dilma rousseff issued statement of regret death of former president mandela on thursday, 5, in stands greatest personalities of 20th century. according rousseff, brazilian people shocked news of death of south african politician. mandela led passion , intelligence 1 of important processes of emancipation of human beings in modern history – end of apartheid in south africa, statement said.
 chile: president sebastián piñera expressed condolences , said mandela had generosity fought life peace in south africa
 colombia: president juan manuel santos, through twitter account, regretted death of nelson mandela , stated legacy remain our guide reach peace. formal statement later released ministry of foreign affairs stating condolences people of south africa , mandela s family while acknowledging him example colombians follow.
 venezuela: president nicolas maduro declared 3 days of national mourning. 9 months since passing of our comandante (hugo chávez), giant of people of world passed away today. madiba live forever! maduro said on twitter.

partially recognized states

 kosovo: kosovan president atifete jahjaga stated mandela remain forever inspiration in pursuit of freedom, peace, democracy , reconciliation .
 sahrawi republic: president mohamed abdelaziz sent letter of condolence saying sahrawi people joining whole world today in mourning 1 of charismatic , revered statesmen of 20th century. , adding mandela remembered not emancipator of people , first president of free , democratic south africa beacon of hope , source of great inspiration peoples in world struggling against tyranny , oppression. . sadr presidency ordered flags flown @ half-staff , three-day national mourning.
: taiwan (republic of china): president ma ying-jeou said on facebook, hero dead, spirit of human rights stayed in long time , can t forget mandela, hero of human rights south africa.

individuals

tenzin gyatso, 14th dalai lama sent condolences mandela s family, describing him ...man of courage, principle , unquestionable integrity, great human being, of whom can say, lived meaningful life.
actor david harewood, portrayed mandela in 2010 film mrs. mandela, said on twitter: rip nelson mandela. never see again.
actor dennis haysbert, portrayed mandela in 2007 film goodbye bafana, commented portraying nelson mandela, in film goodbye bafana defining moment in life , career, . said: society, have been blessed live in time nelson mandela has lived, loved, , led. has done country, countrymen, , on planet may not achieved again... ever.
actor idris elba, portrays mandela in 2013 film mandela: long walk freedom, commented: honor step shoes of nelson mandela , portray man defied odds, broke down barriers, , championed human rights before eyes of world. thoughts , prayers family.
actor morgan freeman, portrayed mandela in 2009 film invictus, said: remember triumphs, let us, in memory, not reflect on how far ve come, on how far have go. madiba may no longer us, journey continues on me , of .
retired talk show host oprah winfrey released following statement upon learning of death: 1 of great honors of life invited nelson mandela s home, spend private time , know him. ve ever heard , more – humble , unscathed bitterness. , loved tell joke. being in presence sitting grace , majesty @ same time. hero. life gift all.
actor terrence howard, portrayed mandela in 2011 film winnie mandela, said in statement: mandela shall missed spirit remains long remember principal of greater love 1 , respect oneself. bid farewell mandela saying: rest brother until world cries again warmth of brilliant light!




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