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Al Jazeera·September 9, 2026 at 12:24 AM

More than six decades after the Sharpeville massacre, in which South African police opened fire on protesters, survivors and victims' relatives are still seeking justice and have taken their fight to court. According to Al Jazeera, families of those killed in the 1960 apartheid-era shooting say accountability and redress remain elusive 66 years on. The legal action reflects continuing efforts to address unresolved crimes committed under apartheid and to secure recognition and compensation for those affected by the killings.

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