REMAINS REPATRIATION SPARKS SOUTH AFRICAN INITIATIVE

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Following a successful repatriation of remains of two Namibian liberation heroes, who died at the then notorious Robben Island Prison, has inspired South Africa to perform a similar programme.    

ROBBEN ISLAND PRISONERS’ EXHUMATION PLANNED

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A South African forensic anthropologist, Dr Kavita Lakha, will lead the scientific examination of the remains of former Robben Island political prisoners Simon Niilenge and Festus Nehale.