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Leaflet publicising a memorial service for Steve Biko on 12 September 1978, the first anniversary of his death. Southern Africa the Imprisoned Society (SATIS) hung a banner from the roof of St Martin’s in the Fields, next to the South African Embassy, listing the names of all those who had died in detention in South Africa.

On the first anniversary of the death of Steve Biko on 12 September 1978, Southern Africa the Imprisoned Society (SATIS) unfurled a 90-foot banner from the roof of St Martin’s in the Fields. It listed the names of all those known to have died under interrogation by the South African Security Police. Inside the church a special service commemorated Steve Biko’s life.

The Bingham Inquiry found that British oil companies Shell and BP had supplied oil to Rhodesia in contravention of UN sanctions. This memorandum asked the British government to ensure that the companies restricted oil supplies to South Africa to pre-UDI levels to prevent the re-export of oil to the illegal Smith regime. It called for the extension of sanctions to South Africa unless it gave assurances that it would implement UN sanctions against Rhodesia.

Black consciousness leader Steve Biko was the 46th South African political prisoner known to have died in detention. In spite of the international outcry at his death in 1977, more detainees were tortured to death in the following years. This leaflet asked people in Britain to support the international campaign against police torture.

Examination of the role of the British company ICL in computerising the pass laws and supplying equipment to the South African police and military.

The year 21 March 1978 to 20 March 1979 was designated as International Anti-Apartheid Year by the UN General Assembly. In Britain the AAM brought together 40 organisations in a broad-based co-ordinating committee to organise events during the year. As a UN member the British government supported the initiative and provided a small grant – the only government funding ever received by the AAM. Foreign Secretary David Owen spoke at a public meeting to mark the year in January 1979.

The year 21 March 1978 to 20 March 1979 was designated as International Anti-Apartheid Year by the UN General Assembly. The AAM convened a co-ordinating committee which organised events throughout the year. This poster advertised a march and rally from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square on 21 October, a day of international action when anti-apartheid demonstrations were held all over the world.

The year 21 March 1978 to 20 March 1979 was designated as International Anti-Apartheid Year by the UN General Assembly. The AAM convened a co-ordinating committee which organised events throughout the year. This leaflet advertised a march and rally on 21 October, a day of international action when anti-apartheid demonstrations were held all over the world.