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MARCH 1982

This issue of FOCUS reports on the intensification of repression in South Africa and Namibia, including widespread torture of detainees, political trials, and military incursions into Angola and Mozambique.

12 pages · 19 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead and Contents

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for the March-April 1982 issue.

Articles

19
  • article

    Torture of Detainees

    pp. 1 1 people 2 places 4 organizations

    Overview of the increase in torture of detainees by security forces in South Africa and Namibia.

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    Namibia: A War of Terror

    pp. 2 10 people 10 places 4 organizations

    Reports on torture, death in detention, and arbitrary violence by security forces in Namibia.

  • article

    Suppression of SWAPO

    pp. 3 1 people 4 places 3 organizations

    New security legislation and harassment of SWAPO and other political groups in Namibia.

  • article

    Detentions and Trials

    pp. 3 6 people 9 places 2 organizations

    Recent detentions and prison reports in Namibia.

  • article

    Angola: Poison Gas Used

    pp. 3 1 people 11 places 5 organizations

    Reports on South African military aggression in Angola, including the use of poison gas.

  • article

    Military Activity

    pp. 4 2 people 5 places 3 organizations

    Increased military presence and repression in northern Namibia.

  • article

    Conscription

    pp. 4 4 places 2 organizations

    Compulsory military service for Namibians and opposition to it.

  • article

    Contract Workers Beaten and Teargassed

    pp. 4 3 places 3 organizations

    Violent police actions against contract workers in Otjiwarongo.

  • article

    Other Incidents and Workers' Hostels

    pp. 4 8 places 2 organizations

    Harassment of workers and poor conditions in hostels.

  • article

    Political Trials

    pp. 5 2 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Overview of political trials and expected major security trials in South Africa.

  • article

    Continuing Trials

    pp. 5 10 people 9 places 8 organizations

    Updates on ongoing political trials in South Africa.

  • article

    Convictions and Acquittals

    pp. 5–6 6 people 6 places 4 organizations

    Recent court verdicts in political trials.

  • article

    Other Trials

    pp. 6 4 people 6 places 2 organizations

    Reports on minor political trials, including arson and illegal gatherings.

  • article

    Evidence of Torture

    pp. 6–9 9 people 4 places 8 organizations

    Reports on the widespread use of torture against detainees in South Africa.

  • article

    Detentions

    pp. 7–10 28 people 9 places 11 organizations

    Reports on recent detentions in Venda, anti-SAIC campaigners, trade unionists, and others.

  • article

    Bans and Restrictions

    pp. 9 12 people 21 places 10 organizations

    Reports on new banning orders and renewals of existing bans.

  • article

    Political Prisoners

    pp. 10 21 people 14 places 5 organizations

    Reports on political prisoners, releases, and conditions in prisons.

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    Review: Repression 1981

    pp. 11 24 people 9 places 16 organizations

    Summary of state repression in South Africa during 1981.

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    S. African Attacks on Neighbouring States

    pp. 12 3 people 17 places 4 organizations

    Overview of South African military aggression against neighbouring countries, focusing on Mozambique.

End matter

  • end matter

    IDAF Information

    pp. 12

    Information about IDAF's objectives, publications, and subscription details.