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Records on sanctions, dating from 1979 - 1990. These are records that discuss decisions arrived at during meeting, with specific attention being to sanctions related matters. Findings from studies on how best sanctions can be implemented without hurting too many South Africans. Pressure from International bodies and governments to pass or respect sanctions against South Africa.
There are also documents from opponents of sanctions who argue that sanctions will hurt more people. Apart from individual countries, international organizations such as the UN, The Commonwealth, The European Union, all advocate for imposing or sanctions against South Africa.
The expression 'sanctions' here represents others in the category such as 'embargoes' and 'bans'.