Jan Christian Smuts1921
The police kill 183 unarmed peasants
South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The police kill 183 unarmed peasants
World opinion turns against apartheid. Over 400 are wounded, including women & children. For the 1st time the United Nations intervenes in South Africa. Black protestors are massacred protesting against apartheid pass laws, 69 are killed. After the Sharpville massacre the ANC & PAC are banned
A massacre during an ANC & PAC demonstration
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