Lusaka Accord

Angola [1994]

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The Lusaka Accord, signed on November 20, 1994, was an agreement between the Angolan government and UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola). This accord aimed to end the prolonged civil war in Angola by reintegrating UNITA into the government, provided that fighting ceased. Despite the agreement, sporadic clashes continued, and leaders from both sides engaged in further negotiations to finalize the structure of a unified government. The accord was a significant step towards peace after years of conflict, which had seen UNITA control substantial territory and valuable diamond mines.12

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Eventually, an agreement called the Lusaka Accord was signed by the government and UNITA on November 20, 1994. The agreement allowed UNITA to be reintegrated into the government, provided fighting ceased on that date. Although minor fighting between the two groups continued, dos Santos and Savimbi met several times over…
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Eventually, an agreement called the Lusaka Accord was signed by the government and UNITA on November 20, 1994. The agreement allowed UNITA to be reintegrated into the government, provided fighting ceased on that date. Although minor fighting between the two groups continued, dos Santos and Savimbi met several times over…
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