Nujoma’s army was key in defeating Unita – Shalli

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Nujoma’s army was key in defeating Unita – Shalli

Retired Namibian Defence Force lieutenant general Martin Shalli says the defence force was instrumental in the defeat of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (Unita). his is despite historical records that showed founding president Sam Nujoma and Swapo were close to Unita leader Jonas Savimbi in the early days of the liberation struggle. Swapo also depended on the Soviet Union – which supported Unita’s opponents, the People’s …