South West Africa National Union

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South West Africa National Union

political organization, Namibia

Also known as: SWANU

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Namibia
From resistance to liberation struggle
In 1959 SWANU (South West Africa National Union) was formed, largely by Herero intellectuals. Within a decade, SWAPO had become the dominant party and had grown beyond its Ovambo roots. The presence of Ovambo throughout the nation due to contract labor was used to forge a national communication…
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In 1959 SWANU (South West Africa National Union) was formed, largely by Herero intellectuals. Within a decade, SWAPO had become the dominant party and had grown beyond its Ovambo roots. The presence of Ovambo throughout the nation due to contract labor was used to forge a national communication…
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