South Africa nuclear weapon controversy resurfaces in Durban
Finance Minister Owen Horwood challenged U S pressure by asserting South Africa could deviate from peaceful use assurances as diplomat s in Washington report satellite evidence of a possible bomb test. Foreign Minister Botha reaffirmed policy toward peaceful nuclear energy while officials warn over a real weapons program.
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