ANC 'sides with US imperialism'

Wednesday, July 23, 2003 - 10:00

Around 2000 people protested against the visit of US President George Bush in Pretoria on July 9. In Cape Town, more than 1500 people marched. Anti-War Coalition spokesperson Shaheed Mahomed said the protests were aimed at the US government's brutal occupation of Iraq and policies that condemn Africa to poverty. Mahomed accused South Africa's ruling African National Congress of "siding with US imperialism".

From GLW issue 546

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