AA News April 1990

This issue led on Namibia’s independence, declared on 20 March. It asked the British Government to press South Africa to end its occupation of Walvis Bay. It highlighted continuing repression in South Africa and the ANC’s attempts to resolve violent clashes in Natal. It reported on the Southern Africa Coalition’s lobby of parliament calling for the maintenance of international sanctions. A picture spread featured celebrations all over Britain of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison.