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Extension of Peace Preservation Act
- When
- 1879
- Where
- Cape Colony
The Cape Parliament extended the Peace Preservation Act to Basutoland in 1879, aiming to disarm the Basuto people.
The Act allowed for the confiscation of firearms in exchange for monetary compensation. However, the Basuto considered confiscation unacceptable due to the high value of guns and the lack of protection from colonial authorities, creating significant tension.
Sources
- Basuto Gun War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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