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MARCH 1990

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in South Africa and Namibia, detailing the Conference for a Democratic Future, the release of political prisoners, labour disputes, media censorship, and the constitutional developments in Namibia.

11 pages · 12 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead and Contents

    pp. 1

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

Articles

12
  • article

    Action follows unity conference

    pp. 1 4 places 3 organizations

    Report on the Conference for a Democratic Future and the adoption of the Harare Declaration.

  • article

    Mandela release

    pp. 2 16 people 6 places 6 organizations

    Developments regarding the potential release of Nelson Mandela and his role as a facilitator for negotiations.

  • article

    Released prisoners launch campaign

    pp. 2 7 people 5 places 3 organizations

    Report on the release of Rev Makhenkhesi Stofile and Sakhumzi Somyo and their campaign for better prison conditions.

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    Striking railway workers killed

    pp. 3 3 people 11 places 5 organizations

    Report on the strike by railway workers, police violence, and the eventual settlement.

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    Media: Press harassed

    pp. 3 4 people 15 organizations

    Report on the continued harassment of the press and journalists under emergency regulations.

  • article

    Detentions

    pp. 4 11 people 11 places 4 organizations

    Report on recent detentions, hunger strikes, and deaths in custody.

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    Death Sentences

    pp. 5 16 people 6 places 5 organizations

    Report on the campaign against the death penalty, conditions on Death Row, and specific legal cases.

  • article

    Political Trials

    pp. 6–8 45 people 10 places 9 organizations

    Report on various political trials, including the De Lange and Others trial, the Lithlhakanyane and Others trial, and appeals.

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    Other Trials

    pp. 8–9 29 people 14 places 9 organizations

    Report on trials related to support for the armed struggle and public violence.

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    Namibia: Constitution takes shape

    pp. 9–10 4 people 4 places 4 organizations

    Report on the drafting of the Namibian constitution and the appointment of a shadow cabinet by SWAPO.

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    Namibia: Repression

    pp. 10 6 people 13 places 12 organizations

    Report on violence in northern Namibia, the role of former Koevoet members, and peace initiatives.

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    Walvis Bay — South African threat

    pp. 11 1 people 9 places 4 organizations

    Report on the status of Walvis Bay and the territorial dispute between South Africa and Namibia.

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