Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 1986-1987 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 publication (printed pamphlet, 8 pages, paper)
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 IDAF's ongoing documentation and information programme to raise awareness of repression in Southern Africa. Distributed internationally by IDAF and its affiliated committees.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) to the UK-PWP archive.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This issue of 'Focus' documents cross-border raids, abductions, and military operations conducted by South African forces in Botswana, Swaziland, and Mozambique during 1986. It includes detailed accounts of incidents involving civilian casualties, abductions of ANC members and foreign nationals, and diplomatic protests by affected governments. The publication also outlines threats against Mozambique and the expulsion demands for ANC members. Supplementary sections describe the objectives and international structure of IDAF, and provide a list of sources and abbreviations.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
No material has been appraised for destruction. All issues are retained as part of the permanent archive.
Accruals
Further issues of 'Focus' are expected as part of the ongoing publication series.
System of arrangement
Arranged chronologically by issue number within the 'Focus' publication series.
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Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Original held by UK-PWP.
Existence and location of copies
Copies may be available through IDAF affiliated committees and international partners.
Related units of description
Other issues of 'Focus' and related IDAF publications on Southern African repression and political prisoners.
Publication note
'Focus' is published six times a year by IDAF under Clause (iii) of its objects. ISSN 0308-3586.
Notes area
Note
Typeset by The Alden Press (London & Northampton) Ltd and printed by Honey Press Ltd, Banbury. For US subscribers, contact International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa, US Committee, P.O. Box 17, Cambridge, MA 02138.
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Name access points
- International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) (Subject)
- Quett Masire (Subject)
- Joaquim Chissano (Subject)
- Oliver Tambo (Subject)
- Jacob Zuma (Subject)
- Indres Naidoo (Subject)
- Sue Rabkin (Subject)
- Sydney Msibi (Subject)
- Grace Cele (Subject)
- Shadrack Maphumulo (Subject)
- Danger Nyoni (Subject)
- Corinne Bischoff (Subject)
- Daniel Schneider (Subject)
- Ismael Ibrahim (Subject)
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Rules and/or conventions used
ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, Second Edition.
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
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Arabic
Sources
Archivist's note
Typeset by The Alden Press (London & Northampton) Ltd and printed by Honey Press Ltd, Banbury. For US subscribers, contact International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa, US Committee, P.O. Box 17, Cambridge, MA 02138.