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South Africa / Mandela / Hunger Strike #120608

ABC Evening News for Thursday, Feb 16, 1989
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(Studio: Ted Koppel) Report introduced.

(Johannesburg, South Africa: Richard Sergei) Condemnation of black activist Winnie Mandela by anti-apartheid community in South Africa reported; details given of alleged abduction of black youths by Mandela's bodyguards. [United Democrat Mvt. spokesperson Murphy MOORE - says Mrs. Mandela has disabused trust given her and has had role in recent abductions and assaults.] Status of hunger strike protesting government policy of detention reviewed. [Civil rights attorney Greg KNOTT - comments on protests.] [Archbishop Desmond TUTU - says nonviolent actions can achieve their goals.]

Reporter(s):
Sergei, Richard;
Koppel, Ted
Duration:
00:02:00

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