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South Africa: Pre-Conditions for Negotiations
Johannesburg, October 19, 1989 (AIA) -- Stimulated by the
ANC, the following list of pre-conditions for negotiations
has been endorsed by the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM) led
by the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Congress of
South African Trade Unions (COSATU) as well as the member
nations of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and the
Non-Aligned Movement.
* Release of political prisoners;
* Unbanning of banned organisations;
* Unconditional return of exiles;
* Withdrawal of troops from the townships;
* An end to the state of emergency;
* Creation of an atmosphere conducive to political freedom
like abolishing repressive laws;
* Confinement of South Africa Defence Force (SADF) and the
police to barracks during negotiations.
* Commitment to conduct negotiations in an open forum, with
processes in place that will allow consultation with
democratic leadership.
* Origin: AlterNet Better World Communications (1:163/113)
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