Opening up South Africa's past
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The South African government wants to hold hearings about deaths of blacks that occurred while the country operated under the policy of apartheid. Police officers oppose such public hearings because they do not want to be held personally accountable for the actions that occurred under their care.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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South Africa looks back
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South Africa's system of discovering those who participated in human rights abuses during that country's policy of apartheid may lead to quicker reconciliation of races. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will grant amnesty in exchange for confessions of politically motivated violence.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Sticking-points
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A draft constitution was created after 20 months of negotiations between political parties, but more violence could occur before a permanent constitution is created. In order to ensure racial democracy, the constitution should not give overriding authority to regional governments.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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