Abdullah Haron
Abdullah Haron (8 February 1924 – 27 September 1969), also known as Imam Haron, was a South African Muslim cleric and anti-apartheid activist. He is best known for his anti-apartheid activism and subsequent death by the Security Branch of the apartheid-era South African Police Force in 1969. Haron was posthumously awarded the Order of Luthuli in Gold in 2014 for his "exceptional contribution to raising awareness of political injustices".
Abdullah Haron | |
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| Born | 8 February 1924 |
| Disappeared | May 28, 1969 (aged 45) Caledon Square Police Station |
| Died | 27 September 1969 (aged 45) Cape Town, South Africa |
| Cause of death | Tortured |
| Nationality | South African |
| Citizenship | South African |
| Occupation | Muslim cleric |
| Organization(s) | Al-Jamia Mosque, Claremont, Cape Town
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| Known for | anti-apartheid activist, community leader |
| Title | Imam |
| Spouse | Galiema Sadan |
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