In 1990 the republic of south africa released nelson mandela from prison. this action symbolized the

This action symbolized the end of apartheid regime

The apartheid regime had waged a war against ANC rebel arm and arrested several of its leaders including Nelson Mandela, who had been in prison for 26 years. The apartheid regime oppressive and abusive activities had led to a series of international condemnation that led to it conceding to end segregation in the country.