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Militancy by the Oppressed Is Called Terrorism
SAHA T-shirt archive, photographed for Common, curated by Khanya Mashabela for Common, 6 May–26 July 2023. Image courtesy of A4 Arts Foundation.
Title Militancy by the Oppressed Is Called Terrorism Date Date unknown Type Archival garment
Dimensions 70 x 98 cm

MILITANCY BY THE OPPRESSED IS CALLED TERRORISM MILITANCY BY THE OPPRESSOR IS CALLED FIGHTING TERRORISM (front)


Though the organisation who produced this T-shirt is unknown to us, it is a clear response to the South African government's characterisation of anti-apartheid action by the ANC and their military wing, uMkhonto We Sizwe, as acts of terrorism.

If you are aware of more information regarding this T-shirt's history, please feel free to share it with the A4 Arts Foundation team.

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