SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

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· Socialist Action No. 104, 3 June 1985 · pp. 1-2 of the scan · 559 words

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Stop the Massacres All Out on 16 June THE RACIST regime in South Africa continues to terrorise the as each day passes. Against a background of economic political crisis the full legal and military apparatus of the regime is being used to curb the growing opposition of the black populaThe latest attack on the deter mination of the black masses to fight back comes this week with the jailing of an African National Congress member, Jabu Ngobese for 15 years for treason. Ngobese was accused of bringing weapons into South Africa.

black unionists Meriman Nduna and Zane Mapela who were accused of helping Ngobe, were each sentenced to five years. A further 27 people are still awaiting including the United Democratic Front member scheduled to appear in the National With the continued police and military operations in the town ships, and use of the courts to suppress the black rebellion we must redouble our efforts and show the real international solidarity that exists for the fight against apartheid. Only this week South Africa had to admit to its continued presence in Angola despite repeated public There can be no compromise with such a murderous regime. The full weight of the labour and trade union world-wide be brought to bear on the racist state. The best way we can do this immediately in Britain is to support the national demonstration called by the Anti Apartheid Movement on Britain is involved up to its neck in support for the apartheid regime both politically and militarily. Historically, Britain has a disgraceful record in apartheid. Thatcher is if the example of this. Her allow Ene 'Durban asylum in the British embassy and Botha's visit here last year show this The 16 June demonstration has important sponsorship across the labour movement including the Labour Party. The Liberal Party, SDP and Communist Party are also supporting the demonstration. The TUC has sponsored the demonstrawith the following trade APEX, AUEW TASS, CPSA, FBU, IRSF National SCPC, TGWU, UCATT COHSE, NUM, ACT and addition, Edinburgh council Labour group, the British Youth Council and the British Defence Aid Fund have sponsored the march. The main speakers at the rally so far are Neil Kinnock and Bishop All labour movement activists and those who want to see the end of the racist, apartheid state should step up immediately move support for the demonstration. Turn June 16 into a massive show of solidarity against

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Socialist Action 3 June 1985

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SOCiAlist ACTION All out 16 June Demenstrate against

Anti The Anti Apartheid Movement's national committee has decided on a programme of action, ending in a national demonstration on Sunday 16 June. The theme will be an end to the police killings and a demand for the British government to act against the apartheid regime.

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