South Africa Rejects Jackson Visa Request
South Africa denied Rev. Jesse Jackson a visa for a February visit, stating the period is not opportune. Jackson had led a counter inaugur al march near the White House protesting Reagan policies and apartheid. 87 anti apartheid labor activists were arrested near the US embassy during protests.
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Sudan frees four condemned men after recantations
In Sudan four men sentenced to death for opposing Sharia law were released by a court in Omdurman after publicly recanting and renouncing their leader Mohamoud Mohammed Taha who was hanged the day prior. The January 8 sentences also targeted Taha for heresy and distributing leaflets against President Nimeiri's 1983 policy.
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Quebec party drops separatism amid walkout at convention
Premier Rene Levesque wins support to delete independence as central election issue from Parti Quebecois platform after hard-liners walk out. A key procedural vote failed 921 to 495, signaling factional tension while Laurin warns of possible split and stakes rise with the 1986 election deadline.
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