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CCR Seminars, August 2005

CCR hosted two public seminars during August.

Sudan after John Garang’s death

Two million people have lost their lives and many more were displaced in Sudan between 1983 and 2005 when the peace agreement was signed. What are the prospects for peace in Sudan after the death of vice-president Garang?
The speaker was Professor Francis Deng, School of Advanced International Studies, Washington D.C.


South Africa’s Nobel Peace Laureates
Ten distinguished South Africans have won Nobel Laureates. CCR honoured and celebrated four Nobel Peace Laureates who have contributed significantly to peace, justice and reconciliation in South Africa and Africa.

The seminar was chaired by Professor Kader Asmal, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence and co-editor of the book, South Africa’s Nobel Laureates

The speakers comprised the other co-editors:
Wilmot James on Nelson Mandela
Alex Boraine on Desmond Tutu
David Chidester on Albert Luthuli
Leon Wessels on FW de Klerk

The book was on sale at the event and and is available from from Clarke's Bookshop, Cape Town.
Tel: 021 423 5739 Fax: 021 423 6441
e-mail: books@clarkesbooks.co.za
www.clarkesbooks.co.za

Find a list of our previous seminars here
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