Nelson Mandela was imprisoned by the South African government primarily for his role in opposing apartheid, the system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination. In 1962, he was arrested and later convicted of sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government, leading to a life sentence in 1964. The government viewed him as a threat to the stability of the apartheid regime, as he was a prominent leader in the African National Congress (ANC) and a symbol of resistance against racial oppression. His imprisonment became a focal point for international anti-apartheid movements and ultimately contributed to the downfall of apartheid in South Africa.
they threw him in prison
Nelson Mandela was 72 when he was released from prison.
Nelson Mandela stayed in prison for 10,052 days
Nelson Mandela was in prison for 27 years, the prison was on Robben Island. He got let out on the 11th of February, 1990.
Nelson Rolilahlah Mandela was a political prisoner in an island in Africa known as Robben Island. He was in prison for 27 years.
Nelson Mandela mobilized protests against the oppressive apartheid government. After he was released from prison, he pursued a policy of reconciliation and became South Africa's first black president.
the prison was built on Robben Island
Nelson Mandela was released from prison in February, 1990, 20 years ago.
When Mandela was released from prison Oliver Tambo was President of the ANC. Tambo was his Mandela's long time law partner. -Bill Sparks, Toronto, Canada
Nelson Mandela yearned for equality in South Africa. Mandela spent over thirty years in prison for his activism against the South African Apartheid state. After many years, the racist government was dissolved, and South Africa became a country with the same laws for everyone, regardless of color. Upon his release from prison, Mandela became the first black president of South Africa.
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