During the war, SWAPO under Nujoma’s leadership faced accusations of harsh treatment of dissent, leading to purges and abuses within the organization. A significant event was the Cassinga massacre in 1978, where around 600 people died, sparking international sympathy for Nujoma’s cause. Despite controversies, SWAPO gained recognition as the legitimate representative of Namibia’s people, receiving support from various countries like the Soviet Union and Sweden.
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UK defence minister meets family of Kenyan woman who died after a night out with British soldiers
Kenyan criminal investigators have completed a probe into the 2012 death of Agnes Wanjiru, a young mother last seen with British soldiers in Nanyuki town; the public prosecutor's office is reviewing the case. U.K Defense Secretary John Healey has promised to help Wanjiru's family seek justice, meeting with them and planning to discuss the matter with Kenyan President William Ruto. Wanjiru's 13-year-old daughter, left in the care of her grandmother and aunt, hopes for closure...
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