Sharpeville massacre survivors take legal action against South African state

Nigerian Tribune | 03-09-2026 08:23pm |

Survivors of the Sharpeville massacre, which occurred on March 21, 1960, when South African police fired on peaceful protesters against apartheid pass laws, have initiated legal action against the state. The lawsuit seeks accountability for the killings and injuries sustained during the incident. This move comes decades after the tragic event, which killed 69 people and injured many others.

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