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The mailing addresses supporters, saying they have been critical to the passage of sanctions legislation; state, municipal and university divestment actions; the ban on IMF loans; helping bring about self-determination in Mozambique, Angola, Zimbabwe and now Namibia; and supporting each of those nations in their struggles against U.S. and South African-backed economic and military destabilization. The letter notes the call from Nelson Mandela, President Sam Nujoma, and many other leaders to continue the struggle against apartheid, and urges renewed personal commitment and renewed pressure on the U.S. government in support of political, as well as economic, self-determination for the nations of southern Africa. Two Action Alerts on South Africa and Namibia are enclosed, along with a recent summary of Pending Southern Africa Legislation. The changes in southern Africa are only a result of the successful struggle of those inside who intensified their opposition and international sanctions and condemnation that raised the cost of maintaining apartheid. The mailing says President Bush, many Members of Congress, and other policy-makers have already begun to lay the foundation for U.S. sanctions to be relaxed or suspended, and some members of the media are echoing Administration statements questioning the need for continued sanctions. U.S. sanctions against South Africa should not be weakened. Also, support is needed for appropriate levels and types of development aid for the new Republic of Namibia. The mailing also asks for financial contributions.

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