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South Africa seeks broad powers to curb unrest
The government proposes new security measures to fight what it calls a communist inspired revolution. Critics say the bills won’t quell racial unrest. Deputy Information Minister Louis Nel said the government needs powers to negotiate with black leaders and to detain suspects for up to 180 days under a new act. The opposition notes past measures failed to curb violence as ANC, viewed as communist influenced, battles white rule under apartheid.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Information Minster
Louis Nel
Nel
African National Congress
Helen Suzman
Progressive Federal Party
Associated Press