Pièce PWPFOCI036 - Focus on Political Repression in Southern Africa - Issue 36

1 newsletter (multi-page, printed text)

Filed within IDAF’s Southern Africa political documentation series.

South African History Archive (SAHA)

This issue details the South African invasion of southern Angola, including town occupations, bombings, and destruction of infrastructure. It provides accounts of torture and abuse of SWAPO detainees, repression in Namibia under conscription, destruction of the Anglican seminary in Odibo, mass pass arrests in the Cape, increased military and police operations in urban areas, and ongoing political detentions and trials of trade unionists, students, and ANC members. Notably, testimonies of detainees, statistics on South African aggression in Angola, and reports on religious persecution and the expansion of South African military bases are included.

Retained permanently for historical research on Southern African political repression and human rights violations.

No further accruals expected.

Chronologically arranged within the IDAF Focus series.

Open to the public and researchers.

Reproduction allowed with proper citation of IDAF as source.

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OCR scanned newsletter; legible and complete.

Originals held by the South African History Archives.

Digital copy available through the PWP projects and other Archives.

Issues 1–35, Kassinga raids, SWAPO detentions, PLAN testimony, Robben Island prisoner lists, Anglican mission archives.

Focus', Issue No. 36. International Defence and Aid Fund, September–October 1981.

This issue contains detailed accounts of torture, military occupation, pass law enforcement, and significant legal cases involving political prisoners and anti-apartheid activists.

ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, Second Edition

A major issue documenting cross-border aggression, anti-church actions, mass detentions, and systematic repression during apartheid South Africa’s military campaigns.