pic8111. Political prisoners vigil

pic8111. Political prisoners vigil

Southern Africa the Imprisoned Society (SATIS) marked the UN Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners on 11 October 1981 with a vigil on the steps of St Martin’s in the Fields. The vigil protested at the repression of the South African trade union movement and called for the release of veteran trade unionist Oscar Mpetha.

Category: 1980s
Copyright: Newsline
Holding Institution: AAM Archive, Bodleian Library
Catalogue: MSS AAM 2409
Date/Year: 1981