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NOVEMBER 1985

This issue of FOCUS reports on the intensification of violent repression in South Africa and Namibia following the declaration of a State of Emergency. It covers widespread detentions, political trials, deaths in police custody, the education struggle, and South African military incursions into Angola.

11 pages · 11 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and publication details for the FOCUS bulletin.

Articles

11
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    Violent Repression

    pp. 1–6 12 places 6 organizations

    Overview of the intensification of state violence and repression in South Africa following the declaration of a State of Emergency.

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    Detentions

    pp. 2 12 people 11 places 6 organizations

    Report on the surge in detentions under emergency regulations and the Internal Security Act, including cases of torture and deaths in custody.

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    Detainees - Additional to previous Focus lists

    pp. 3 122 people 15 places 15 organizations

    Tables listing individuals detained under various security laws in different regions.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 4–5 23 people 29 places 11 organizations

    Reports on completed and ongoing political trials, including treason and murder charges.

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    Other Trials

    pp. 5–6 19 people 42 places 13 organizations

    Reports on various trials related to unrest in the PWV area and Eastern Cape, highlighting police violence.

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    Meetings Banned

    pp. 7 2 people 8 places 1 organizations

    Report on the regime's restrictions on public gatherings, particularly funerals, to suppress opposition.

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    Prisons

    pp. 7 64 people 20 places 2 organizations

    Report on the release of political prisoners and a list of additional political prisoners.

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    Education Struggle

    pp. 8 3 people 19 places 6 organizations

    Report on the ongoing school boycotts, government response, and the banning of COSAS.

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    Namibia: Detentions

    pp. 9 4 people 7 places 2 organizations

    Report on the increase in detentions in Namibia, particularly in the north, and the release of Josef Katofa.

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    Namibia: Trials and Armed Struggle

    pp. 10 58 people 8 places 4 organizations

    Reports on the conviction of SWAPO members, the spread of armed struggle, and arrests during Namibia Day.

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    Angola Invaded

    pp. 11 3 people 15 places 6 organizations

    Report on South African military incursions into Angola to support UNITA forces.

End matter

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    End Matter

    pp. 11

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