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MAY 1989

This issue of FOCUS reports on the widespread hunger strike by political detainees in South Africa, the ongoing repression and resistance in the Ciskei bantustan, the struggle for school admissions, and the political trials of activists. It also covers the independence process in Namibia, including concerns over fair elections and the role of the South African-backed police, and provides updates on the situation in Angola regarding UNITA.

12 pages · 12 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for FOCUS issue 82.

Articles

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    Detainees on hunger strike

    pp. 1–2 7 people 16 places 7 organizations

    A report on the mass hunger strike by political detainees in South Africa, the repressive response by authorities, and the resulting public solidarity.

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    Bans & Restrictions

    pp. 2 5 people 6 places 8 organizations

    An overview of the use of emergency powers to restrict activists in South Africa, including a list of restricted individuals.

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    Detentions

    pp. 3 3 people 4 places 10 organizations

    Reports on deaths in custody and a list of emergency detainees in the Transvaal.

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    Ciskei Bantustan: Communities resist incorporation

    pp. 4 12 people 11 places 8 organizations

    An account of community resistance to incorporation into the Ciskei bantustan and the subsequent state violence and repression.

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    Education and Police

    pp. 5 5 people 12 places 7 organizations

    Reports on pupil protests against school admission policies and police atrocities revealed in court.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 6–7 23 people 14 places 11 organizations

    Reports on completed political trials, including cases involving ANC activities and labour-related trials.

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    Workers sentenced to death

    pp. 7 20 people 10 places 5 organizations

    A report on death sentences passed on railway workers and other political activists, and the campaign for clemency.

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    Prisons

    pp. 8 32 people 14 places 4 organizations

    Reports on hunger strikes in Transkei prisons, the isolation of Nelson Mandela, and various prisoner releases.

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    Namibia: Threat to fair elections

    pp. 9 6 people 7 places 11 organizations

    A report on the independence process in Namibia, South African efforts to influence elections, and the role of UNTAG.

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    Namibia: Election threat (continued)

    pp. 10 2 people 5 places 8 organizations

    Continuation of the report on the Namibian election process, including concerns over refugee return, media control, and SWAPO's campaign, followed by a list of Namibian political prisoners.

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    Namibia: Trials as independence nears

    pp. 11 9 people 3 places 4 organizations

    A report on political trials in Namibia, the legal challenge to the Protection of Fundamental Rights Act, and the status of detainees.

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    Angola: UNITA threatens peace process

    pp. 12 4 people 7 places 3 organizations

    A report on UNITA's military activities in Angola, its reliance on South African support, and revelations of atrocities committed by the group.

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