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Nelson Mandela

Mandela accused of "high treason" against the state

Dec, 1956
South Africa

In December 1956, Mandela was arrested alongside most of the ANC national executive, and accused of "high treason" against the state. Held in Johannesburg Prison amid mass protests, they underwent a preparatory examination before being granted bail.


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