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JULY 1982

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in Southern Africa, focusing on Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana. It details political trials, detentions, prison conditions, and military destabilization in the region.

11 pages · 18 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for the July-August 1982 issue of FOCUS.

Articles

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    Namibia: Prisoner-of-War Status

    pp. 1–4 12 people 6 places 10 organizations

    Report on the trial of three SWAPO combatants in Windhoek and the legal arguments regarding their status as prisoners-of-war.

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    Two More Years of Restriction for SWAPO Leader

    pp. 2 8 people 5 places 4 organizations

    Nathaniel Maxuilili's banning order is extended for another two years, continuing his confinement in Walvis Bay.

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    Robben Island Prisoner Detained

    pp. 2 4 people 4 places 3 organizations

    Jacob Nghiduna, a former Robben Island prisoner, has been rearrested in northern Namibia.

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    Death in Detention

    pp. 2 2 places

    A woman died in custody at the Windhoek Magistrates Court after being arrested in a police raid.

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    Detention in the War Zones

    pp. 3 4 people 7 places 5 organizations

    Reports of arrests and ill-treatment of civilians in the Kavango region of Namibia by security forces.

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    Displays of Corpses Continue

    pp. 3 6 places 4 organizations

    South African forces in Namibia continue to display the corpses of war casualties in public.

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    Incidents at Workers' Hostel

    pp. 3 2 places 1 organizations

    Reports of violence and intimidation by Special Constables against residents of the Katutura municipal hostel.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 4 8 people 6 places 5 organizations

    Reports on the perjury trial of three SWAPO supporters and the appeal of a journalist convicted under the Official Secrets Act.

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    Angola: Threats of 'Deeper Raids'

    pp. 4 1 people 14 places 2 organizations

    South African military threats against Angola and reports of increased reconnaissance flights and bombing raids.

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    New Protests Against Apartheid Education

    pp. 5 1 people 19 places 5 organizations

    Overview of student unrest, boycotts, and protests against the apartheid education system in South Africa during early 1982.

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    New Constitution for IDAF

    pp. 5 2 people 1 places 1 organizations

    The International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa adopted a new constitution in May 1982.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 6 28 people 17 places 3 organizations

    Reports on various security trials in South Africa involving ANC members and trade unionists.

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    Miscellaneous Trials

    pp. 7 27 people 21 places 6 organizations

    Reports on various trials including those of Hannchen Koornhof, Robert Adam, and others.

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    Detentions

    pp. 8–9 49 people 18 places 6 organizations

    Reports on new detention regulations, interrogation techniques, and specific cases of detention in South Africa.

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    Prisons

    pp. 9–10 6 people 5 places 3 organizations

    Reports on the transfer of ANC leaders from Robben Island and prison conditions in South Africa.

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    Bans and Restrictions

    pp. 10 26 people 7 places 16 organizations

    Reports on new banning orders, renewals, and the lifting of bans on various individuals in South Africa.

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    Releases

    pp. 10 6 people 6 places 4 organizations

    Reports on the release of several political prisoners from Robben Island and other prisons.

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    Botswana: Military Destabilization Reviewed

    pp. 11 5 people 12 places 6 organizations

    Review of South African military aggression, incursions, and destabilization tactics against Botswana.

End matter

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    IDAF Information

    pp. 11

    Information about the International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa and its publications.