ECC, noun

In historical contexts. Initial letters of End Conscription Campaign, an organization formed in 1983 with the aim of bringing conscription to an end, and in the interim of promoting acceptance by the government of constructive alternatives to military service for conscientious objectors. Also attributive.
1985 Race Rel. Survey 1984 (S.A.I.R.R.) 748A conscientious objectors’ support group of the Black Sash took a decision in July 1983 to launch an ‘end conscription campaign’ (ECC). By January 1984 committees had been formed in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg to take up the campaign, and in June and July 1984 the declaration of the ECC was formulated.
1986 Rhodeo (Rhodes Univ.) May 5The SADF leaves no choice about conscription. ECC asks for voluntary help.
1987 R. Smith in Grocott’s Mail 5 May 6The ECC seeks to serve South Africa by working for a just peace through negotiation rather than a shaky security through military action.
1987 End Conscription Campaign in Perspective (pamphlet)The Nationalist Government..perceive the ECC as being an attempt to discredit and undermine their system of compulsory military service which they view as vital for the survival of Nationalist rule.
1988 N. Borain in Frontline Feb. 27I am sure there would not be a single ECC member who would not criticise the practice of necklacing.
1989 Race Rel. Survey 1988–9 (S.A.I.R.R.) 519The ECC was banned from carrying out its activities by the government on 24 August.
1993 C. De Villiers in Star 21 July 13The ECC..proposes that our future defence force should comprise a relatively small permanent force, supplemented by short-service volunteers..and a voluntary reserve.
1994 E. Prov. Herald 19 Aug. 3The End Conscription Campaign (ECC) is to disband immediately, after Defence Minister Joe Modise announced a halt in prosecution of call-up offenders...Organisers said ECC had planned to disband in 1993, but continued when the Defence Force continued call-ups.
Initial letters of End Conscription Campaign, an organization formed in 1983 with the aim of bringing conscription to an end, and in the interim of promoting acceptance by the government of constructive alternatives to military service for conscientious objectors. Also attributive.
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