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Why did such a large number of international leaders attend the inauguration? What did it signify the triumph of?

A large number of international leaders attended the inauguration ceremony of first democratic non-racial government in South Africa because it was the end of apartheid regime; in real sense, it was the victory of humanity.


It signified the triumph of humanity against discrimination on the basis of color. It was a unique day in the history of South Africa.


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