On August 12, 1977, Stephen Biko, the leader of the Black Consciousness Movement in South Africa, was arrested at a police roadblock under the apartheid government’s terrorism laws. He was taken into custody and later subjected to brutal interrogation and torture by the police. His injuries led to his death on September 12, 1977, while in police custody. Biko’s death became a symbol of the struggle against apartheid, and his legacy continues to inspire movements for justice and equality worldwide.
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