Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa
Abraham Mofokeng still carries the wounds of the bloody suppression of a protest in South Africa 66 years ago. In what became known as the Sharpeville massacre, police infamously opened fire on thousands of peaceful demonstrators.
- Why it matters
- Named survivors are pursuing accountability through courts for a state killing that occurred 66 years ago, testing whether South Africa's justice system will address this documented massacre.
- Most affected
- Sharpeville massacre survivors — Pursuing legal remedy for injuries and deaths inflicted by police in 1960.
- Likely next
- Whether South African courts accept the case and what damages or findings they award, if any.
Also reported by: BBC, The South African