Claim relating to 1960 attack on hundreds of protesters part of wave of litigation over apartheid crimes in South Africa Protesters flee after police opened fire on a peaceful crowd in Sharpeville on 21 March 1960. At least 91 people were killed and 238 injured. Photograph: Ian Berry/c/o Atlas Gallery The day dawned brightly on 21 March 1960, as residents of the South African township of Sharpeville gathered to protest against pass laws, which forced “Black, Indian and Colour