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SEPTEMBER 1984

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in Southern Africa, focusing on security laws and detentions in Namibia, township protests and worker trials in South Africa, and the ongoing armed struggle and regional tensions involving Angola.

12 pages · 11 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for Issue 54.

Articles

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    Security Laws Condemned

    pp. 1–4 5 people 4 places 10 organizations

    The Namibian Bar Council challenges the Commission of Inquiry into security legislation, exposing abuses and calling for reform.

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    Namibia: Kassinga Detainees and Conscription

    pp. 2–3 64 people 5 places 10 organizations

    Reports on the release of Kassinga detainees and the rejection of a legal challenge against conscription in Namibia.

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    SWAPO Arrests and Other Detentions

    pp. 3 46 people 8 places 5 organizations

    Reports on the mass arrest of SWAPO members and other detentions in Namibia.

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    Living Conditions in Namibia

    pp. 4 6 places 2 organizations

    Report on the deterioration of living conditions for black Namibians, including pension cuts, health spending, and urban plight.

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    Township Protests

    pp. 5 2 people 16 places 5 organizations

    Overview of protests in South African townships against rent and tax increases and the local council system.

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    Workers on Trial

    pp. 5–9 6 people 10 places 9 organizations

    Report on the use of security and trespass laws to disrupt trade union activity and suppress strikes.

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    Detentions

    pp. 6–7 37 people 16 places 13 organizations

    Report on the increase in detentions, censorship of news, and specific cases of detainees.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 8–9 20 people 14 places 5 organizations

    Overview of ongoing political trials, including treason charges and court demonstrations.

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    Review: Armed Struggle

    pp. 10 8 people 15 places 7 organizations

    Review of the armed struggle against apartheid, including state responses, detentions, and armed actions.

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    Prisons

    pp. 11 9 people 12 places 3 organizations

    Report on the release of political prisoners and conditions in Barberton Prison.

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    Angola Rejects 'Non-Aggression' Proposal

    pp. 12 9 people 11 places 8 organizations

    Report on South African aggression against Angola and the rejection of a non-aggression pact.

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