Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- July–August 1985 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 issue (approx. 12 pages); print publication
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) was established to support individuals and groups opposed to apartheid in South Africa and other forms of political repression in Southern Africa. It provided legal aid, published newsletters and bulletins, and supported the families of detainees and political prisoners.
Repository
Archival history
Published as part of the FOCUS periodical series by IDAF to inform international audiences about repression and political developments in Southern Africa. Retained as part of the IDAF publications collection.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Transferred to UK-PWP as part of the IDAF publications archive.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This issue of FOCUS covers political repression and resistance in Namibia and Angola during mid-1985. Topics include police actions against Lutheran pastors in Namibia, raids on SWAPO leaders and former political prisoners, South African military activities in Angola (notably the Cabinda commando incident), and the broader context of South African withdrawal and ongoing conflict. The publication also provides subscription information and outlines the objectives and international affiliations of IDAF.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
No material has been appraised for destruction; retained for permanent preservation due to historical significance.
Accruals
No further accruals expected for this specific issue.
System of arrangement
Arranged chronologically within the FOCUS periodical series.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Original held by UK-PWP as part of the IDAF publications archive.
Existence and location of copies
Copies may exist in other archival repositories and libraries holding IDAF materials.
Related units of description
Other issues of FOCUS periodical; IDAF Briefing Papers; related IDAF publications.
Publication note
ISSN 0308-3586. Published six times a year by IDAF under Clause (iii) of its objects.
Notes area
Note
Typeset by The Alden Press (London & Northampton) Ltd and printed by Honey Press Ltd, Banbury. Includes abbreviations for cited sources and a subscription form.
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Place access points
Name access points
- International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) (Subject)
- SWAPO (Subject)
- Hendrik Witbooi (Subject)
- Martin Kapewasha (Subject)
- Jerry Ekandjo (Subject)
- Nico Bessinger (Subject)
- Solomon Gamathan (Subject)
- Elliot Hiska (Subject)
- Marco Haushiku (Subject)
- Zephaniah Kameeta (Subject)
- Wynand du Toit (Subject)
- General Constand Viljoen (Subject)
- Roelof Botha (Subject)
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Rules and/or conventions used
ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, Second Edition.
Status
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
Script(s)
Arabic
Sources
Archivist's note
Typeset by The Alden Press (London & Northampton) Ltd and printed by Honey Press Ltd, Banbury. Includes abbreviations for cited sources and a subscription form.