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Sharpeville survivors seek justice
Survivors of the Sharpeville massacre, which occurred in 1960 when police killed at least 69 peaceful protesters opposing pass laws, are seeking justice through a legal challenge to a law that has prevented accountability. The 1961 Indemnity Act protected police and government officials from prosecution related to the killings, and it remains in force despite South Africa’s transition to democracy in 1994. A new court case, supported by NGOs and law firms, aims to overturn this law, allowing victims and relatives to seek reparations, potentially file civil claims, and pursue criminal charges against any surviving perpetrators.
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