A series of sabotage actions marked the public emergence of Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), formed by activists associated with the ANC and South African Communist Party. The early campaign targeted installations and infrastructure; its public statement said the turn to sabotage followed the closure of peaceful political channels and aimed to avoid loss of life. MK should be understood in its specific alliance and historical context rather than as a simple synonym for the ANC.
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What was the stated aim of MK’s initial sabotage strategy?
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The movement said peaceful channels had been closed and sought to avoid casualties.