1971 Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus

Question 1

He assumed emergency powers and
suspended the writ of habeas corpus–
an act which would later be seen a a
prelude to the declaration of martial law
more than a year later.

Answer 1

Proclamation No. 889

Question 2

Forced many members of the moderate
opposition to join the ranks of
the radicals

Answer 2

Edgar Jopson