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JULY 1981

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in South Africa and Namibia, detailing detentions, political trials, banning orders, and the militarization of the region, including incursions into Angola.

12 pages · 17 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead and Contents

    pp. 1

    Masthead information and table of contents for the July-August 1981 issue.

Articles

17
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    Apartheid Republic Day

    pp. 1 9 places 4 organizations

    Report on the massive security operation and protests surrounding the twentieth anniversary of the South African Republic.

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    Detentions

    pp. 2 28 people 9 places 15 organizations

    Report on recent detentions of trade unionists, students, and others, including statistics on juvenile detainees.

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    New Detainees

    pp. 3

    A list of additional detainees not previously reported in FOCUS.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 4 1 places 1 organizations

    Overview of ongoing political trials, including the trial of Oscar Mpetha and others.

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    Convictions & Acquittals

    pp. 5 8 people 10 places 2 organizations

    Reports on recent court convictions and acquittals in political trials.

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    Bans and Restrictions

    pp. 6 24 people 15 places 10 organizations

    Report on banning orders, restrictions on meetings, and passport withdrawals.

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    Review: 20 Years of Increasing Repression

    pp. 7 1 places 1 organizations

    A review of the growth of repressive laws and state power in South Africa since 1961.

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    The Ravages of War

    pp. 8–9 10 people 11 places 7 organizations

    Report on the impact of the war in Namibia on the civilian population, including forced removals and violence.

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    The Militarisation of Namibia

    pp. 9 2 people 4 places 4 organizations

    Report on the deployment of South African naval marines and the conscription of Namibians into the SWA Territory Force.

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    Civilians Massacred and Attacks

    pp. 9 13 people 7 places 3 organizations

    Reports on atrocities committed by security forces against civilians in Namibia.

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    Corpses Displayed and Kassinga Anniversary

    pp. 10 1 people 8 places 5 organizations

    Reports on the display of corpses by security forces and protests marking the Kassinga massacre.

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    Angola: South African Incursions Extended

    pp. 10 1 people 18 places 2 organizations

    Report on South African military incursions into Angola and the impact on refugees.

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    Displaced Persons and Zambia

    pp. 11 1 people 11 places 5 organizations

    Reports on displaced persons in Angola and the impact of landmining in Zambia.

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    Kateka Appeal and Threat to SWAPO

    pp. 11 3 people 4 places 2 organizations

    Reports on the appeal of Markus Kateka and the threat to ban SWAPO in Namibia.

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    Letter from Prison and Axel Johannes

    pp. 11 3 people 6 places 3 organizations

    Reports on conditions in Windhoek Central Prison and a legal claim by Axel Johannes.

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    South Africa: Police Attacks on Rent Protests

    pp. 12 1 people 8 places 4 organizations

    Report on police violence against township residents protesting rent increases.

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    Kidnap Victim Released from Robben Island

    pp. 12 5 people 10 places 5 organizations

    Report on the release of Kitso Michael Dingake and other Robben Island prisoners.

End matter

  • end matter

    IDAF Information

    pp. 12

    Information about IDAF's mission and publications.