Stuk PWPFOCI091 - Focus on Political Repression in Southern Africa - Issue 91

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US UK-PWP01 PWPFOC001-PWPFOCI091

Titel

Focus on Political Repression in Southern Africa - Issue 91

Datum(s)

  • November-December 1990 (Vervaardig)

Beschrijvingsniveau

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Omvang en medium

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

Context

Naam van de archiefvormer

(1956-1992)

Institutionele geschiedenis

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.

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Geschiedenis van het archief

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.

Inhoud en structuur

Bereik en inhoud

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.

Waardering, vernietiging en slectie

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

Aanvullingen

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

Ordeningstelsel

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

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

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

      Related units of description

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

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      Notitie Publicaties

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

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      Aantekening

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

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      Gedeeltelijk

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        • Arabisch

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        Aantekeningen van de archivaris

        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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