Dear readers of South Africa Insight,
Today, May 20th, marks a gravely solemn milestone. Forty years have passed since the Church Street bombing of 1983, a chilling act of terror that remains the most devastating in South Africa's history. We dedicate this day to remembering those who perished.
This horrific event left a profound impact on South Africa, as the worst terror bombing in South Africa history. Among the nations deeply engaged in this struggle was Sweden, whose unprecedented support to the African National Congress (ANC) throughout these tumultuous years is rarely recognized or spoken about.
To shed light on this chapter of Swedens foreign aid policies, I invite you to watch an excerpt from the documentary, "The Humanitarian Superpower." This documentary uncovers the Swedish efforts to fight along side with the ANC and their armed wing the Umkhonto we sizwe against apartheid Sweden supported the ANC from the 1970s till Nelson Mandela's inauguration.
Watch the excerpt from the documentary at the top of this email.
The Church Street bombing was a stark reminder of the brutalities in South Africa. Today, we honor the memory of the people that lost their lives and seek to better understand this struggle and the international community that rallied behind them.
I would also like to take this opportunity to invite you to watch the full documentary, "The Humanitarian Superpower." This film serves as a testament to the power of a small country like Sweden and the role it played for international recognition for the ANC.
Watch the full documentary:
Today, we remember the Church Street bombing.
Let's remember, learn, and act, today and every day.
Sincerely,
Jonas Nilsson
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