AA News December 1987

AA News accused the British media of ignoring a UN initiative to end South Africa’s illegal rule in Namibia. This issue reported on Commonwealth leaders condemnation of Prime Minister Thatcher’s characterisation of the ANC as ‘a typical terrorist organisation’ and on the Local Government Bill, which prohibited local authorities from banning purchases from South Africa and Namibia. Abdul Minty sent a special report from the Vancouver Commonwealth Conference, which endorsed comprehensive mandatory UN sanctions. A centrespread featured photos of the AAM demos calling for sanctions held in London and Cardiff on 24 October.