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Victims sue South Africa over 1961 Sharpeville massacre
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 03, 2026 at 8:26 AM ET
Summary: Victims of the 1961 Sharpeville massacre have filed a lawsuit against the South African government over the apartheid-era killing of protesters. On 21 March 1960, police opened fire on a peaceful crowd protesting pass laws, leaving at least 91 people dead and 238 injured.
WHO: Victims of the Sharpeville massacre; South African government
WHAT: Victims sue the South African government over the 1961 Sharpeville massacre.
WHEN: Mar 21, 1960
WHERE: Sharpeville, South Africa
WHY: The lawsuit challenges the apartheid-era police shooting of protesters protesting pass laws.
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