people's war

Explanation
a popular national rebellion of both trained soldiers and ordinary civilians during the mid- to late 80s. The strategy, promoted by the ANC, involved integrating armed MK combatants with mass organisations inside South African townships, and rendering the townships ungovernable through attacks on the security forces and other representatives of the state.

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Human Rights Violation Hearing, Grahamstown, Day 2 (08 April 1997)

... these problems, of these processes especially since you are the head of the house, you no longer have a husband. We extend our deepest sympathy towards you. Thank you very ...

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Amnesty Hearing, Johannesburg, Day 4 (01 December 1998)

MR MABOTE: I made it clear in my application that I left them in the township, I left them with Comrade Sam and Comrade Lucky. Thereafter they took them to the stadium where all members of self defence unit handed over all their firearms. I was present at the stadium when they were handed over, ...

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Amnesty Hearing, Durban, Day 3 (12 August 1999)

CHAIRPERSON: I don't think I'm going to allow that. We are concerned with the amnesty application by people who have applied before us. We are not going to pass judgment on Mr Taylor, we're not going to make an assessment on Mr Taylor's achievements or demerits. Do you understand?

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