The major unrest in Soweto, South Africa, is being examined by a UN Committee, referencing the country's predecessor state.

The entities involved

• Soweto →

  township of South Africa

  • Soweto is a township located within the borders of South Africa.Mon 15:02
  • Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation from Johannesburg, reflecting on the legacy of Soweto uprisings and the scope of democracy beyond Parliament.Mon 04:19
• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
  • Wildfire smoke is threatening business operations and health in South Africa.Mon 17:51
• Union of South Africa →

  state in southern Africa from 1910 to 1961, predecessor to the Republic of South Africa

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Protests against apartheid began in Soweto, leading to international condemnation and action by the United Nations Security Council.Jun 12
• An uprising has occurred in the township of Soweto, South Africa.Jun 16
• UN data is being used to inform the global perspective on the issues facing South Africa.Sep 17
• An annual UN campaign is being observed in the region of Soweto.Aug 25