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In the annals of South Africa's apartheid era, the 90-Day Detention Law stands as a grim testament to the brutality and suppression that defined that dark period. Under this draconian legislation, individuals could be detained for up to 90 days without charge or trial, leaving them vulnerable to torture, abuse, and inhumane treatment.

117 Days: An Account of Confinement and Interrogation Under the South African 90-Day Detention Law (Penguin Classics)

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117 Days: An Account of Confinement and Interrogation Under the South African 90-Day Detention Law (Penguin Classics)

by Ruth First

4.8 out of 5