South African police kill four protesters

Title

South African police kill four protesters

Genre

News report

TX Date

19 Apr 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:44

Description

Report on South African police having shot and killed four black peaceful protesters in the Orange Free State. Eyewitness accounts say the attack was unprovoked and at least a further 20 people were injured. The ANC has called off talks with the government. James Lorimer(?) reports from Johannesburg.

Contributors

James Lorimer(?)

Keywords

Deaths; Interethnic relations; South Africa; Policing practice; Black African peoples; Peaceful protest; Orange Free State

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