Mandela shoot-to-kill order draws ire

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Mandela admitted he gave African National Congress (ANC) guards permission to shoot Inkatha Freedom Party protesters during a demonstration in Mar 1994, but defended the order on self-defense grounds. Eight Inkatha members were killed by ANC guards. Tensions have worsened between the two groups.

Demonstrations and protests, Ethnic relations, Military policy, Mandela, Nelson, Zulu (African people), Inkatha Movement (South Africa)

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U.N envoy to investigate violence

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The UN Security Council agreed to send an emissary to investigate violence in the black townships of South Africa and to arrange to restart negotiations to bring about an interracial government. The African National Congress had asked for permanent monitors.

International relations, United Nations, South African foreign relations

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Unions call for general strike

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The Congress of South African Trade Unions called for a large general strike starting Aug 3, 1992. The African National Congress was hoping the strike would force the government to give power to the black majority.

Labor relations, Congress of South African Trade Unions

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