Abstract
Like many countries in southwestern Africa, Namibia has had a troubled military and political history. Germany occupied the nation until 1914, at which point the League of Nations entrusted South Africa with administration and control. This instigated a long period of hostility between Namibia and South Africa. Upon the dissolution of the League of Nations, the newly formed United Nations requested South Africa’s withdrawal from Namibia. In 1966, the United Nations officially withdrew South Africa’s Mandate, but hostilities merely intensified. South Africa did not relinquish control until 1990, after repeated UN requests and years of fighting. In the years since, Namibia has provided assistance and hospitality for the Angolan government forces in their war against Angolan rebels. This involvement has brought both turmoil and controversy to Namibia.
Recommended Citation
Profile, Country
(2002)
"Namibia,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 6
:
Iss.
2
, Article 41.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol6/iss2/41
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