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JANUARY 1983

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in Southern Africa, focusing on military rule and detentions in Namibia, the breakdown of medical services in Ovambo, security police abuse of detainees in South Africa, and various political trials and bans.

13 pages · 16 articles · validated

Front matter

Articles

16
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    Namibia: Military Rule?

    pp. 1–2 8 people 10 places 6 organizations

    Report on the increasing influence of South African military and security police in Namibian political affairs and the potential for a military-led administration.

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    Detentions in Kavango

    pp. 2 23 people 18 places 8 organizations

    Report on the detention and death of several individuals in the Kavango region of Namibia by security forces.

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    Breakdown of Services in the North

    pp. 3 6 places 3 organizations

    Report on the critical state of medical services and the growth of squatter camps in the Ovambo region of Namibia due to military occupation.

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    'No Criminal Liability'

    pp. 3 5 people 7 places 3 organizations

    Report on inquest court rulings in Namibia regarding the deaths of detainees and civilians by security forces.

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    Internal Settlement Likely

    pp. 3 4 people 5 places 5 organizations

    Report on South Africa's intentions for an 'internal settlement' in Namibia and the stalling of international negotiations.

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    Conditions of Workers

    pp. 4 3 people 6 places 9 organizations

    Report on the squalid living conditions of workers in Namibia and a strike at the Oranjemund diamond mine.

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    Angola: South African Damage Assessed

    pp. 4 8 people 12 places 4 organizations

    Report on the economic damage caused to Angola by South African military aggression and the exchange of prisoners.

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    Security Police Abuse of Political Detainees

    pp. 5 4 places 3 organizations

    Report on the memorandum from the Detainees Parents Support Committee (DPSC) alleging systematic torture of detainees by South African security police.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 6–7 48 people 25 places 18 organizations

    Report on various political trials in South Africa, including convictions, acquittals, and ongoing cases.

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    Detentions

    pp. 8 19 people 12 places 8 organizations

    Report on recent detentions, including students, trade unionists, and deaths in detention.

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    Bans and Restrictions

    pp. 9 9 people 11 places 6 organizations

    Report on the renewal of banning orders on several individuals and the legal challenges to these bans.

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    Press Restrictions

    pp. 9 3 people 3 places 7 organizations

    Report on the charging of newspapers under the Protection of Information Act and the introduction of the Registration of Newspapers Amendment Act.

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    Review: Military Developments in 1982

    pp. 10 2 people 7 places 5 organizations

    Review of military expansion, the role of the military in political decision-making, and South Africa's aggression against neighbouring states in 1982.

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    Prisons

    pp. 11 12 people 8 places 5 organizations

    Report on the movement of prisoners, language restrictions in prisons, and releases of political prisoners.

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    Six under Sentence of Death in South Africa

    pp. 12 12 people 4 places 2 organizations

    Report on the status of six ANC members sentenced to death and the international campaign to save them.

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    The Detention of Khosi Mbatha

    pp. 12 3 people 2 places

    Report on the detention and ill-treatment of Khosi Mbatha.

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    IDAF Information

    pp. 12

    Information about the International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa and subscription details.