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South AfricaSharpeville massacre survivors seek justice 66 years on
Survivors and families of the 1961 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa have launched a class-action lawsuit seeking compensation for the killings by white South African police.
Background
The Sharpeville massacre was a pivotal event during apartheid in South Africa, where police opened fire on peaceful protestors. The apartheid system, a state-sanctioned racial segregation and discrimination policy, was enforced by the white minority government against the Black majority from 1948 to 1994. Its legacy continues to impact South African society.
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Sharpeville massacre survivors seek justice 66 years on
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Survivors and families of the Sharpeville massacre are still seeking justice and compensation, stating their claims for reparations were previously denied.
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