Paul Oestreicher on human rights abuses in South Africa

Title

Paul Oestreicher on human rights abuses in South Africa

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:03:05

Description

The Reverend Paul Oestreicher of Amnesty International talks about the organisation’s report on political repression and police brutality in South Africa. The South African Embassy does not accept the allegations and Amnesty International is not permitted to enter the Embassy. The report documents cases of political imprisonment, torture, and the killing of prisoners. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Paul Oestreicher

Keywords

Human rights; Human rights violations; Amnesty International; London; Reports; Government; Police; South Africa; Embassies and consulates; UN; Civil and political rights; Torture; Steve Biko; South African Embassy; Soviet Embassy

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