Resolution 435

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United Nations Security Council Resolution 435 was a plan for a cease-fire and UN-supervised elections in Namibia, aimed at achieving its independence from South Africa. Despite South Africa's initial acceptance of similar proposals, they delayed implementation for years. The protracted conflict and its increasing costs for South Africa, particularly after a defeat in Angola in 1988, led to renewed pressure. Under joint U.S. and Soviet influence, South Africa finally agreed to implement Resolution 435. This paved the way for democratic elections in 1989, won by SWAPO, and Namibia ultimately gained independence on March 21, 1990.1234

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…the UN Security Council passed Resolution 435, which set out proposals for a cease-fire and UN-supervised elections. South Africa did not move to implement this resolution, though it had accepted similar proposals earlier.
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…the UN Security Council passed Resolution 435, which set out proposals for a cease-fire and UN-supervised elections. South Africa did not move to implement this resolution, though it had accepted similar proposals earlier.
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