Which president ordered Nelson Mandelas release from prison?

Thabo Mbeki

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Jan Christian

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P.W. Botha

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F.W. de Klerk

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Solution

The correct option is D F.W. de Klerk
In 1989, F.W. de Klerk became South African president and set about dismantling apartheid. De Klerk lifted the ban on the ANC, suspended executions, and in February 1990 ordered the release of Nelson Mandela.

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