Neil Aggett

Neil Aggett (6 October 1953 – 5 February 1982) was a Kenyan and South African doctor and trade union organiser who was killed, while in detention, by the Security Branch of the Apartheid South African Police Service after being held for 70 days without trial.

Neil Aggett
Neil Aggett. Charcoal on paper by Dr Amitabh Mitra
Born
Neil Aggett

6 October 1953
Nanyuki, Kenya
Died5 February 1982(1982-02-05) (aged 28)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Burial placeWestpark Cemetery
NationalitySouth African
OccupationMedical Doctor & Trade Unionist
Known forBeing killed by the Apartheid era Security Branch of the Police while being held in detention without trial.
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