Which party supported Botha's refusal to testify?
United Democratic Front
Labour Party
Conservative Party
Freedom Front
Answer
The Conservative Party staunchly supported Prime Minister Pieter Botha's decision not to appear before the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission to answer questions about human rights abuses committed during his tenure. They maintained that Botha's testimony would not serve the commission's purpose of promoting reconciliation and healing in the country's post-apartheid era.
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