Tuesday, February 15, 1977

Death in Detention

According to the South African Police, Matthews Mojo Mabelanefell to his death from the 10th floor of John Vorster Square. Police said it was an escape attempt and that before they realised what was happening, he was "already halfway through an open window".

Source: Sunday Times Heritage Project

Friday, February 4, 1977

Ethiopian Head And 6 in Capital Reported Slain

Ethiopia's chief of state and six other members of the nation's feuding leadership were killed today as a gun battle erupted around headquarters of the governing council, official broadcasts reported.

Source: New York Times