Pamphlet regarding the SASO 9

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This pamphlet discusses the SASO 9. The front page features an image two people hanging from trees. The cover reads: [Struggle for Freedom / South African students face death / Free the Saso 9! / These Africans were hanged / by the racist Apartheid / regime in S. Africa in 1974, / for "terrorism". / Today, 9 black students face / similar hanging when convict- /ed on the same phony charges. / They are the SASO 9, officers / of the South African Students / Organization (SASO). / Who are the SASO 9? and why / must you fight to free them? Nine men are dying to hear / from you! ACT NOW: / Send telegrams to the / Embassy of S. Africa, in / Washington, D.C., demanding / the immediate release of the/ SASO 9. / STOP GENOCIDE AGAINST AFRICANS" / SASO 9 DEFENCE FUND / P.O. BOX 467, Cath. Sta. / NYC 10025.

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