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Political Freedom in South West Africa

A/RES/1564(XV)No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1961.

What subjects does this mandate have?

4 topics
Arbitrary DetentionDeportationNamibiaPolitical Prisoners

What does this mandate say?

2 operative paragraphs
1
Expresses its deep concern regarding this disturbing development;
2
Urges the Government of the Union of South Africa to instruct the competent authorities in the Mandated Territory of South West Africa to cease the arbitrary imprisoning and deporting of Africans, including the leaders and members of the South West Africa Peoples Organisation, and to ensure the free exercise of political rights and freedom of expression for all sectors of the population.

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