Request made by the Japanese government repeatedly seeks from the South African government a release of all political prisoners including Nelson Mandela, and urges the South African Government to make an accelerated effort in bringing about negotiated settlement through talks.
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Request on the release of political prisoners
- Origin date
- 14 April 1969
- Updated
- 27 Aug 2019
South African History Online. (2016, February 22). Request on the release of political prisoners . South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/nso/ref/R-0120215
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