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JANUARY 1990

This issue of FOCUS covers the independence process in Namibia following the SWAPO election victory, the ongoing defiance campaign in South Africa, the release of several long-term political prisoners, and reports on political trials, detentions, and bantustan resistance.

12 pages · 11 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead and Contents

    pp. 1

    Masthead information for IDAF Publications and table of contents for the issue.

Articles

11
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    Namibia: Independence under SWAPO

    pp. 1–2 7 people 11 places 21 organizations

    Report on the SWAPO election victory in Namibia, the conduct of the elections, and the transition to independence.

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    South African military threat

    pp. 3 2 people 13 places 14 organizations

    Analysis of the ongoing South African military presence and influence in Namibia during the transition to independence.

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    Constituent Assembly convened

    pp. 4 9 people 5 places 7 organizations

    Report on the opening of the Namibian Constituent Assembly, the political challenges ahead, and related legal and human rights issues.

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    Detentions

    pp. 5 35 people 16 places 15 organizations

    Report on detentions in South Africa and the bantustans, focusing on trade unionists, students, and political activists.

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    Leaders released from prison

    pp. 6 16 people 14 places 14 organizations

    Report on the release of eight political leaders, the ongoing defiance campaign, and the mass reception of the released leaders.

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    Prisons

    pp. 7 25 people 9 places 10 organizations

    Profiles of recently released political leaders and reports on political prisoners in South Africa and the Transkei.

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    Political trials

    pp. 8–9 26 people 23 places 8 organizations

    Reports on various political trials in South Africa, including convictions and sentencing.

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    Other trials

    pp. 9 35 people 23 places 5 organizations

    Reports on additional political trials, including the Sehlapelo case, the Yengeni trial, and various other convictions.

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    Death sentences

    pp. 10 27 people 15 places 5 organizations

    Reports on political executions, appeals, and death sentences in South Africa and the bantustans.

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    Police forces expand

    pp. 11 3 people 15 places 6 organizations

    Report on the expansion of South African police forces, internal tensions, and ongoing police violence.

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    Bantustans

    pp. 12 1 people 12 places 2 organizations

    Reports on mass protests against incorporation into bantustans, specifically in Botshabelo, Peelton, Leeufontein, and Braklaagte.

End matter

  • end matter

    Subscription and IDAF Information

    pp. 11–12

    Subscription details for FOCUS and information about the International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa.