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Former South African president denies impeding investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era cases

Allegations against Thabo Mbeki include secret talks with former military generals to secure a clandestine agreement to avoid prosecution.

Sources (1)· Oct 19, 6:11 PM

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Courthouse News Service· Oct 19, 6:11 PMFormer South African president denies impeding investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era cases

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