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Title:South Africa: Black Nationalist Leader Nelson Mandela Is Freed
Date:11th February 1990
Summary:Black nationalist leader Nelson Mandela walked from South Africa's Victor Verster prison with his wife, Winnie, on February 11, a free man after nearly three decades in jail. As the world's most famous political prisoner, his release at the age of 71 was a moment of jubilation for black South Africans who poured into the streets for prolonged celebrations.
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Location:SOUTH AFRICA PAARL VICTOR VERSTER
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