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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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