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Desmond Mpilo Tutu (7 October 1931 – 26 December 2021) was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. He was Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986 and then Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996, in both cases being the first Black African to hold the position.
Desmond Mpilo Tutu, the Nobel Peace laureate whose moral might permeated South African society during apartheid's darkest hours and into the unchartered territory of new democracy, died on Sunday. ...
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was a court-like restorative justice [1] body assembled in South Africa in 1996 after the end of apartheid. [a] Authorised by Nelson Mandela and chaired by Desmond Tutu, the commission invited witnesses who were identified as victims of gross human rights violations to give statements about their experiences, and selected some for public hearings.
As of 2023, The Elders is chaired by Mary Robinson, [5] and consists of twelve Elders and four Elders Emeritus. [6] [1] Kofi Annan served as chair from 2013 until his death in 2018; Desmond Tutu served for six years as chair before stepping down in May 2013, and remained an Elder Emeritus until his death in 2021.
In memoriam. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle mourned late human rights activist Desmond Tutu with a touching statement. Harry, Meghan's Son Archie Makes Adorable Debut on South Africa Tour Read ...
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Date: 16–18 June 1976: ... Desmond Tutu, the bishop of ... He was stoned to death by the mob and left with a sign around his neck proclaiming, "Beware Afrikaans is ...
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