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Estimated 100,000 see Mandela lying in state

An estimated 100,000 people have seen Nelson Mandela lying in state in Pretoria, according to the South African government. Tens of thousands of mourners were also turned away. His body has now been moved ahead of his funeral on Sunday.

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Mandela's body carried away after lying in state

Nelson Mandela's body has been moved after lying in state in Pretoria for three days, with many South African mourners denied the chance to see their former leader for a final time.

The anti-apartheid leader's coffin was carried away from the Union Buildings, where his body has been on public display.
Thousands of people have filed past Mr Mandela's body since Wednesday, though many have also been turned away on the final day's viewing.
Mr Mandela's body will be buried at his ancestral home on Sunday.

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