LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 12, 1990  

* Nelson Mandela freed
* South African president

The front page headline has the historic report of Nelson Mandela being released from prison after serving 27 years: " 'Freedom March Irreversible', Mandela Tells His Supporters" with a nice photo of him and his wife captioned: 'Nelson and Winnie Mandela acknowledge cheers as they leave Victor Verster Prison near Cape Town". Related subheads as well.
This is the complete first section with 32 pages, great condition.

Background: On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison near Cape Town after 27 years, marking a turning point in South Africa's struggle against apartheid. Greeted by a massive crowd, Mandela gave a powerful speech from the balcony of Cape Town’s City Hall, calling for unity, peace, and continued resistance to racial oppression. His release signaled the beginning of the end for apartheid and the start of South Africa’s transition toward democracy.