Miners' murder charges dropped

South Africa is withdrawing controversial murder charges against 270 miners for the killings of 34 striking co-workers shot dead by police.

Miners' murder charges dropped
Mon, 03 Sep, 2012 - 08:26

South Africa is withdrawing controversial murder charges against 270 miners for the killings of 34 striking co-workers shot dead by police.

The National Union of Metal Workers meanwhile demanded the suspension of the officers responsible for the shootings.

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