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August 20, 1979

Telegram from UK Ambassador to South Africa Sir David Scott Conveying Text of Letter to South African Defence Minister PW Botha

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UK Ambassador to South Africa Sir David Scott conveys the text of a letter he sent to South African Defense Minister P. W. Botha about UK concern that South Africa is developing a nuclear weapon.

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UK National Archvies, FCO, PREM 16/1879, South African Nuclear Intentions. Obtained and Contributed by Or Rabinowitz.

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2013-04-23

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Telegram

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116892

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