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South Africa's Marikana Miners Allege Police Torture

Some Marikana miners who have been released after being charged, say they were on the receiving end of brutal violence while in police custody.
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Police on standby at Lonmin's troubled Marikana mine days before clashes with mine workers left 34 dead and 78 injured.

  • South Africa:   Detained Miners Allege Police Torture

    Daily Maverick, 4 September 2012

    On Monday, after a initial delay, the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrates Court began the process of releasing of Marikana miners who had been previously facing charges of murder and attempted… Read more »

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