History The Anti Apartheid Movement Questions
Uruguay played a significant role in the Anti-Apartheid Movement by actively supporting the international campaign against apartheid in South Africa. The country condemned the apartheid regime and implemented various measures to isolate South Africa diplomatically, economically, and culturally. Uruguay joined the United Nations in imposing economic sanctions on South Africa, including an arms embargo and restrictions on trade and investment. Additionally, Uruguay supported the African National Congress (ANC) and other anti-apartheid organizations by providing financial aid, hosting exiled South African activists, and offering scholarships to South African students. Uruguay's solidarity with the Anti-Apartheid Movement demonstrated its commitment to human rights and equality on a global scale.