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MARCH 1988

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in Southern Africa, focusing on vigilante violence, political executions, forced removals, detentions, political trials, and the ongoing aggression against Frontline States.

11 pages · 11 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and contents overview for the issue.

Articles

11
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    Vigilantes: 'State Terrorism'

    pp. 1–3 5 people 12 places 11 organizations

    An overview of the use of vigilante groups by the South African state to suppress anti-apartheid organizations, particularly in townships and bantustans.

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    Threat of Executions

    pp. 2 35 people 13 places 3 organizations

    Report on the campaign against political executions in South Africa, including the Sharpeville Six and other death penalty cases.

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    Review: Forced Removals

    pp. 3 37 places 3 organizations

    An analysis of the South African government's forced removals policy in 1987, including 'upgrading' programs and the incorporation of areas into bantustans.

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    Detentions

    pp. 4–5 22 people 16 places 9 organizations

    Report on the treatment of detainees in South African prisons, including hunger strikes, international campaigns, and deaths in custody.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 6–7 21 people 21 places 7 organizations

    Reports on various political trials in South Africa, including convictions for 'terrorism' and spying for the ANC.

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    Restrictions

    pp. 7 22 people 9 places 10 organizations

    Report on government censorship of the media and restrictions on political activists in South Africa.

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    Prisons

    pp. 7 2 people 5 places 2 organizations

    Report on prison conditions and the status of political prisoners in South Africa.

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    Prison for Juveniles and Trade Unionists

    pp. 8 26 people 13 places 7 organizations

    Report on the sentencing of juveniles and trade unionists in South Africa, highlighting the harshness of the sentences and irregularities in legal proceedings.

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    Restrictions Enforced, Atrocities Persist

    pp. 9 8 people 27 places 7 organizations

    Report on the situation in Namibia, focusing on the lifting of the permit system, the persistence of other restrictions, and the increase in atrocities committed by security forces.

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    Labour in Namibia

    pp. 10 1 people 6 places 18 organizations

    Report on the growth of trade unions in Namibia, the repression they face, and the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into Labour Matters.

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    Frontline States Suffer Aggression

    pp. 11 5 people 24 places 6 organizations

    Report on South African military aggression against Frontline States, including Angola, and a chronology of incidents.

End matter

  • end matter

    IDAF Information

    pp. 11

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