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Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa

Name: Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa
Start: 2026-09-03T06:15:41Z
Location: South Africa

South Africa · Rest of Africa region

detected 2026-09-03T06:15:41Z updated 2026-09-03T06:15:41Z

At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

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