Sunday, June 20, 1976

Somber Warning

Rioting in black communities around Johannesburg, and harsh governmental countermeasures which the United Nations Security Council by unanimous consensus vigorously condemned yesterday, should dispel whatever doubts may have remained about the practical as well as the moral impossibility of maintaining African enclaves founded on apartheid.

Source: New York Times

Saturday, June 19, 1976

U.N. Council Asked to Condemn South Africa and Act on Riots

The Security Council was called into emergency session last night at the request of 47 African nations to consider a resolution on the situation in South Africa.

Source: New York Times

Kissinger Says He'll Stress Apartheid in Vorster Talks

Kissinger said today that the United States regretted the outbreak of violence in South Africa and that he would express continued opposition to apartheid when he met next week with Prime Minister John B. Vorster.

Source: New York Times

SOUTH AFRICA TOLL RISES TO 58 DEAD; NEARLY 800 HURT

Rioting continued for a third day today in Soweto, with the rioters, mostly young people, directing their fury at government buildings and vehicles.

Source: New York Times

Thursday, June 17, 1976

6 Killed in South Africa as Blacks Protest on Language

At least six people died in Soweto today when a demonstration by 10,000 black students turned into a riot.

Source: New York Times

Wednesday, June 16, 1976

Angolan Witnesses Testify Against Mercenaries

Angolan prosecution witnesses accused 13 British and American mercenaries today of murder, massacre, laying minefields, abuse of civilians, pillage and the destruction of property.

Source: New York Times