South West Africa People’s Organisation

Ook bekend als: SWAPO

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SWAPO is founded to challenge South African rule

📅 19 April 1960

The South West Africa People’s Organisation was founded, developing from earlier organizing including the Ovamboland People’s Organisation. It sought to oppose South African rule and build national...

The battle at Omugulugwombashe marks a new phase of liberation struggle

📅 26 Augustus 1966

South African forces attacked a SWAPO guerrilla camp at Omugulugwombashe. The confrontation became a landmark in Namibia’s armed liberation struggle against South African rule. Political organizing,...

The UN terminates South Africa’s mandate over South West Africa

📅 27 Oktober 1966

The General Assembly adopted Resolution 2145, terminating South Africa’s mandate and placing the territory under UN responsibility. It affirmed the people’s right to independence and condemned the...