African Activist Archive

The mailing asks people to write an article or letter to the editor opposing President Bush's announcement that many sanctions against South Africa will be ended on July 10. This premature action leads to fears that the President may lift the remaining sanctions as early as October. President Bush overlooked the South African government's obvious failure to comply with the conditions set in the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act for the termination of sanctions. Less than two weeks later, dramatic disclosures of Pretoria's chilling record of promoting political violence shattered these illusions and revealed the minority regime's true agenda. The mailing includes TIPS FOR WRITING NEWSPAPER OPINION COLUMNS and reprints of newspaper articles: "Tribal chiefs are marching in tune with Pretoria" and "South African intelligence service 'built up Inkatha'" by Chris McGreal; "Inkatha rains against ANC reportedly backed by police" and "Secret cash deal may herald end of Buthelezi" by Allister Sparks; "Clique in Control of De Klerk" by David Beresford; "Townships still butt of Inkatha warrior attacks" and "South Africa's 'partners in crime' killed to keep control" by John Carlin; "Pretoria Alleged to Have 'Total Strategy' to Undermine ANC" and "South Africa's Secret-Funding Scandal Challenges Credibility of de Klerk" by David B. Ottaway; "Covert Action on the Rise Under de Klerk" by Christopher S, Wren; "Army 'involved in township train massacre'" by John Carlin; "Inkatha funding 'was authorized by De Klerk'" by Chris McGreal; "The conspiracy against the ANC"; and "'We were told just to attack residents'."

African Activist Archive

[Dear Friend, I am writing to urge you to review the enclosed press clips and Washington Office on Africa resources, and, if possible, to write a brief article or letter …]

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