Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa
At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.
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"The life we were living under apartheid was a life of oppression. We could not move around freely."
— Abraham Mofokeng , Activist
"We heard gunshots and ran and hid inside a store, peeping to see what was happening outside."
— Larazus Magotsi , Activist
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At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.
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