Liberating Namibia
Subtitle: the long diplomatic struggle between the United Nations and South Africa
By: E. Ike Udogu
Publisher: McFarland & Co., Publishers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786465767
Subjects: International Mediation; Case studies; Foreign relations; International cooperation; United Nations; Conflict management; Self-determination, National; History
Description: "Offers an in-depth analysis of the political and diplomatic efforts by representatives of the UN, Namibia, and South Africa--assisted by international community, OAU, and Western powers--during struggle for self-rule in Namibia, 1920-1990. This example of conflict resolution technique in global/African studies provides a useful template for conflict negotiation around the world"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Namibia: its peoples, history and natural resources; title: South Africa and the United Nations on the issue of political hegemony over Namibia; title: The United Nations and its committees on conflict-resolution attempts in Namibia; title: South West Africa People's Organization of Namibia and other groupings in the political development and contestation in Namibia; title: Diplomatic actions in the conflict-resolution scheme; title: Military actions in the conflict-resolution operation; title: Mediation effort by five western powers under the auspices of the United Nations; title: Evaluation and conclusion of the conflict-resolution mission; title: Appendix A: an interview conducted with Mr. Theo Ben Gurirab, SWAPO chief representative at the United Nations, on the diplomatic and military strategy of his group to resolve international conflict; title: Appendix B: UN resolution 264 of March 20, 1969, calling for an immediate withdrawal of South Africa's administration in Namibia; title: Appendix C: UN Security Council resolution 385 of January 30, 1976, condemning the continued illegal occupation of Namibia; title: Appendix D: UN Security Council resolution 435 of September 29, 1978, which called for a cease-fire in Namibia and un-sponsored elections; title: Appendix E: structure and deployment of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) in the conflict-resolution project; title: Appendix F: chronology of international efforts to resolve the crisis; title: Appendix G: the inaugural speech of His Excellency President Sam Nujoma on March 21, 1990.