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F. W. de Klerk

Many countries praising Mandela, weren’t there for him in the past

Global Politics

As world leaders gathered to remember Nelson Mandela, many would like to forget their countries’ history of supporting apartheid.

People gathered at Nelson Mandela's home outside of Johannesburg on December 6, 2013.

The truth is, almost no one bet Mandela would succeed

Global Politics
Former South African president P.W. Botha and his wife Elize

Ever wonder how South Africa’s former leaders justified apartheid?

Conflict & Justice

Nelson Mandela, the man who brought South Africa out of apartheid, dies at 95

Global Politics
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