11 February 1990
Nelson Mandela released from prison
After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela was released on 11 February 1990, days after the unbanning of liberation organisations.
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political-change
After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela was released on 11 February 1990, days after the unbanning of liberation organisations.
Significance
A global and domestic turning point that made negotiated democratic transition politically irreversible.
Why it matters
A global and domestic turning point that made negotiated democratic transition politically irreversible.