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MARCH 1989

This issue of FOCUS covers the Namibian independence process, including the deployment of UNTAG and South African disruptive tactics, as well as political repression in South Africa, focusing on detentions, political trials, and the eviction of squatters.

12 pages · 13 articles · draft

Front matter

Articles

13
  • article

    Namibian Independence: Threats of South African Disruption

    pp. 1–2 4 people 11 places 16 organizations

    An overview of the Namibian independence process, the role of UNTAG, and ongoing South African military and political interference.

  • article

    Countdown to Independence

    pp. 2 3 places 3 organizations

    A timeline of the UN Plan for Namibian independence based on Security Council resolutions.

  • article

    SADF Strengthened - Atrocities Persist

    pp. 3 4 people 19 places 9 organizations

    Reports on military activities, atrocities, and anti-SWAPO propaganda by the SADF in northern Namibia.

  • article

    Torture in Detention

    pp. 4 27 people 12 places 5 organizations

    Reports on the conditions of political detainees in Namibia, including solitary confinement and the release of several individuals.

  • article

    New Restrictions on Organisations, Meetings and Media Affected

    pp. 5 16 people 10 places 28 organizations

    Details on the banning of meetings, organizations, and media in South Africa under emergency regulations.

  • article

    Detentions

    pp. 6–7 12 people 6 places 12 organizations

    An overview of long-term emergency detentions, court challenges, and deaths in detention.

  • article

    Political Trials

    pp. 8 42 people 13 places 8 organizations

    Reports on the Delmas Treason Trial and the trial of Maseko and others.

  • article

    Other Completed Trials

    pp. 9 23 people 9 places 4 organizations

    Reports on various political trials, including those of Forbes, Mgqatsa, Pule, Ramahlo, and Seroke.

  • article

    Death Sentence Appeals

    pp. 9 16 people 8 places 3 organizations

    Reports on campaigns and legal appeals for prisoners facing the death sentence.

  • article

    Prisons

    pp. 10 10 people 9 places 5 organizations

    Reports on ex-prisoner organizations, prison conditions, and the transfer of Nelson Mandela.

  • article

    Community Resistance Trials

    pp. 10 9 places 3 organizations

    Reports on political trials arising from community resistance, including boycotts and protests.

  • article

    Resistance in Transkei Bantustan

    pp. 11 12 people 7 places 6 organizations

    Reports on political resistance, labour strikes, and armed struggle in the Transkei bantustan.

  • article

    Thousands of Squatters Evicted

    pp. 12 10 places 6 organizations

    Reports on the government's 'orderly urbanisation' policy and the eviction of squatter communities.

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