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l Pro-life groups reflect on 5 years of legalised abortion in South Africa

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l South African pro-life movements mobilise

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"You must remember that every abortion results in a dead baby", Dr Albu van Eeden answered when questioned about the theme of the second Love Them Both Conference: ‘The Abortion Killing Fields - 5 Years On . . .’ He added, " Thousands of babies have died a cruel death. It’s like a war on life".

Dr Albu van Eeden heads the National Alliance For Life (NAL), a powerful umbrella organisation of most pro-life organisations in South Africa.

Hundreds of delegates are expected at the Amanzimitoti Civic Centre from 4-6 October 2001 to hear international experts discuss cutting-edge developments in the abortion-field.

Prof Patricia McEwen, who spent time in a US prison for opposing the killing of unborn babies, will talk about "11^th Hour Abortion Counselling". Through this new action, many South African mothers have already changed their minds at the last minute about aborting their unborn babies.

According to Dr van Eeden, Post Abortion Syndrome, a well-documented phenomenon in women, is now an extremely worrying new fact among those men who are involved directly or indirectly in the killing of unborn children. "Mr Brad Mattes of the International Right To Life Movement, will speak on this topic".  He said that he would like to appeal to all abortion counsellors to attend this talk.

In a statement, Ms Fatima Chavoos from Jivannadi, pledged her organisation’s support to the "Love Them Both Conference". "We as grassroots organisations need to be informed about developments", she stated. "I am especially excited to hear that Advocate Dieter Achtzehn and Ms Dudley from Parliament, will be giving an overview of developments with regard to abortion AND euthanasia in South Africa. Ms Chavoos concluded: "We cannot allow this evil to continue without lifting a finger."

Rev Ngcobo, executive member of the conference planning committee, spoke about the wide spectrum of support for the conference. "We are delighted to experience enthusiastic support from whites and blacks, Protestants and Catholics and both genders. People at grassroots are on the move against child killing."

Dr Bert Doornbosch, Director of the largest and most effective pro-life group in the Netherlands, "Schreeuw Om Leven" / "Cry For Life", will discuss the other enemy of human life, namely euthanasia. "He will clearly show how they have slipped down the slippery slope in the Netherlands, and made human life cheap and disposable", Dr van Eeden said.

Rev Fano Sibisi, President of the 104 000 member strong Christians For Truth organisation, emphasised the role of the media in the promotion of life. "We challenge all journalists to cover the proceedings of the conference. Give us fair and unbiased coverage." He added that the responsible media in South African showed in the "Racism in the media’ enquiry, that South African reporters are honest and weary of being seen as one sided in their reporting.

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