Victims sue South Africa over 1961 Sharpeville massacre
By The BriefBrief
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.
