Ahmed Timol
Ahmed Timol was an anti-apartheid activist whose death in 1971 became a symbol of the brutal repression during apartheid; his case has been pivotal in highlighting the injustices of that era and has influenced legal assessments of apartheid as a crime against humanity.
Born on Oct 12, 1941 (84 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 9.00 | 0.43% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 254,544 | $350,000 | 1,502$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 254,544 | $350,000 | 1,502$ |
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South Africa:
Ahmed Timol was the victim whose inquest judgment took centre stage during Matzke's testimony.
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Kenya:
Ahmed Timol died in detention for his resistance to apartheid, symbolising the Muslim community's deep involvement in the anti-apartheid struggle.
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South Africa:
The legal characterisation of apartheid-era conduct as crime against humanity can be backtracked to submissions initially made by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre in the Rodrigues matter concerning the death of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol.
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