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Anti-apartheid hero's new inquest should lead to justice, Biko family tells BBC

Anti-apartheid hero's new inquest should lead to justice, Biko family tells BBC

The news article discusses the reopening of the inquest into the death of Steve Biko, a prominent anti-apartheid activist in South Africa. Biko, who was considered a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, died in police custody in 1977 under suspicious circumstances. The family of Steve Biko has expressed hope that the new inquest will lead to justice being served. They believe that the previous inquest, which concluded that Biko's death was the result of an "accident," was flawed and failed to uncover the full truth. The article highlights the significance of Biko's legacy as a symbol of the anti-apartheid movement and the ongoing efforts to seek accountability for his death. The Biko family's call for a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding his demise underscores the continued pursuit of justice and closure for this historical tragedy.

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