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Q: Why was Biko arrested and tortured?
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How did biko die?

Someone claimed that a terrorist was going to see Steven Biko so they tortured Biko. Biko died at age 30.


Did Steve Biko have kids?

Yes, Nkosinathi Biko, Samora Biko, Lerato Biko, Motlatsi Biko and Hlumeo Biko


How did Steve Biko get arrested?

Steve Biko was a political activist, who liked to write and had dealt with a lot of racism. He was caught at a road block by the police. He died of a brain heammorage at the police station , and the police and autopsy report had no definitive answer as to how exactly he had died.


Why was Steve biko in prison?

Steve Biko was arrested by the South African government for his anti-apartheid activism and leadership in the Black Consciousness Movement. He was detained without trial under the Terrorism Act, which allowed the government to arrest and hold individuals indefinitely without formal charges.


Why Steve Biko was arrested?

He was suspected of involvement in terrorism -which was very broadly defined as anything that might "endanger the maintenance of law and order.


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When was Biko - song - created?

Biko - song - was created in 1987.


When was Hlumelo Biko born?

Hlumelo Biko was born in 1978.


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Niccolò Machiavelli was arrested for alleged conspiracy against the ruling Medici family in Florence. After being imprisoned and tortured, he was eventually released but banished from the city.


How did Stephen biko die?

It is understood Mr Biko died in hospital in Pretoria. The government minister of Justice and Police, James Kruger, stated that Mr Biko had been transferred 740 miles (1,191 km) from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria for medical attention following a seven-day hunger strike. Mr Biko had been in custody since 18 August when he was arrested and detained under the Terrorism Act. He is the 20th person to die in custody during the past 18 months. South African Embassy confirmed that he died from being beaten from the police.