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Azanian People’s Liberation Army kills three policemen in Katlehong violence

This Day in History: February 17, 1992
Additional Date: February 17, 1992
Three South African Police members are killed and three wounded when their vehicle is attacked using AK-47 rifles and 9 mm pistols. These are actions taken by the Azanian People's Liberation Army, a military wing of the of the Azanian People's Organisation (AZAPO). You can also read more about the violence that swept through the country in the early 90s, and read the Goldstone Commission's report here.