Unidad documental simple PWPFOCI091 - Focus on Political Repression in Southern Africa - Issue 91

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US UK-PWP01 PWPFOC001-PWPFOCI091

Título

Focus on Political Repression in Southern Africa - Issue 91

Fecha(s)

  • November-December 1990 (Creación)

Nivel de descripción

Unidad documental simple

Volumen y soporte

1 issue (approx. 8 pages); print and digital

Área de contexto

Nombre del productor

(1956-1992)

Historia administrativa

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.

Institución archivística

Historia archivística

Published as part of the FOCUS series by IDAF Publications Ltd., distributed internationally to inform about repression in South Africa and Namibia. Maintained in the UK-PWP repository as part of the IDAF collection.

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Transferred from IDAF Publications Ltd. to UK-PWP as part of regular publication deposit.

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Alcance y contenido

This issue of FOCUS covers political trials and changes to the death penalty in South Africa, including the enactment of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, notable cases involving political prisoners, and judicial reforms. It details ongoing and recent trials of anti-apartheid activists, mass arrests, police and vigilante actions, and the evolving legal context for political offences. The issue also discusses the processes for pardon and indemnity for political prisoners and exiles, referencing key agreements between the ANC and the South African government. Includes reports on protests, police violence, and the legal status of detainees, as well as organizational information about IDAF and its international affiliates.

Valorización, destrucción y programación

Retained permanently as part of the IDAF FOCUS publication series for its historical and research value.

Acumulaciones

No further accruals expected for this specific issue; additional issues of FOCUS may be added to the series.

Sistema de arreglo

Arranged chronologically within the FOCUS publication series; each issue is catalogued by issue number.

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      Existencia y localización de originales

      Original print copies held at UK-PWP repository, Canon Collins House, 64 Essex Road, London N1 8LR.

      Existencia y localización de copias

      Digital copies available through UK-PWP and affiliated archival networks.

      Unidades de descripción relacionadas

      Other issues of the FOCUS series (e.g., FOCUS 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 83) and IDAF Information Notes & Briefings.

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      Nota de publicación

      Published by IDAF Publications Ltd. (ISSN: 0960572X). Typeset by The Alden Press and printed by the Honey Press Ltd, Banbury.

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      Notas

      FOCUS is published six times a year to inform international opinion about repression in South Africa and Namibia and to support the call for the release of all political prisoners. IDAF Publications Ltd. also produces related pamphlets, books, films, and exhibitions.

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      Reglas y/o convenciones usadas

      ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, 2nd edition.

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      Parcial

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        • árabe

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        Nota del archivista

        FOCUS is published six times a year to inform international opinion about repression in South Africa and Namibia and to support the call for the release of all political prisoners. IDAF Publications Ltd. also produces related pamphlets, books, films, and exhibitions.

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