United Nations Security Council Resolution 615

In United Nations Security Council resolution 615, adopted unanimously on 17 June 1988, after reaffirming resolutions 503 (1982), 525 (1982), 533 (1983), 547 (1984) and 610 (1988) expressing concern at the imposed death sentences of anti-apartheid activists, the Council noted the deteriorating situation in South Africa. Pressure from abroad finally led to sentences of all six being commuted to 18–25 years in prison by President Pieter Willem Botha, and between 1991 and 1992 they were all released from prison.

United Nations Security Council Resolution 615

In United Nations Security Council resolution 615, adopted unanimously on 17 June 1988, after reaffirming resolutions 503 (1982), 525 (1982), 533 (1983), 547 (1984) and 610 (1988) expressing concern at the imposed death sentences of anti-apartheid activists, the Council noted the deteriorating situation in South Africa. Pressure from abroad finally led to sentences of all six being commuted to 18–25 years in prison by President Pieter Willem Botha, and between 1991 and 1992 they were all released from prison.