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On February 11, 1990, the gates of Victor Verster Prison in South Africa swung open and Nelson Mandela, hand-in-hand with his wife Winnie, walked out into freedom. Yesterday, 20 years later, supporters and admirers of the former president and human rights icon re-enacted that historic walk and chanted a tribute and message of hope for their country: "Viva Mandela!"
Thousands attended the celebrations yesterday at the prison near Cape Town to mark the anniversary of Mandela's release after 27 years in jail as a political prisoner. Standing under a statue of Mandela with his fist raised to the sky, they waved the black, green and gold flags of the African National Congress (ANC) and called out his name.See the full content of this document
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Mandela Honoured 20 Years After His Release
Around the world, there were tributes from campaigners and leaders, including Gordon Brown, who recalled his time as a student at Edinburgh University camp...
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