This measure. once again. puts the Congress firmly on record in opposition to the repressive and racist policies of the South African Government. Ending Pretorias cruel and illegal treatment of Namibia must become a higher priority for U.S. policy in southern Africa. The brutality with which the South Africans utilized their military force on the Cassinga refugee settlement. killing 600 Namibian refugees. symbolizes their absolute lack of concern with upholding international law and providing fair treatment to the black people in the region. Despite the administrations claims that the policy of "constructive engagement" is working. the continued unlawful detention of the Mariental camp prisoners provides yet another important example for South Africas disdain for justice and human rights. As the leading democracy in the world. the United States can illafford to stand by in silence as the morally bankrupt South African Government continues its destructive policies.
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