Angola: Text of Angolan Army Statement on Death of Savimbi

22 February 2002
Armed Forces of Angola (Luanda, Angola)
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Luanda — The General Staff Headquarters of the Armed Forces of Angola announce that in the course of operations carried out in various regions of the country, a military action was launched against terrorist forces and, as a result, Jonas Savimbi and various elements were killed today, the 22nd of February, 2002 at 1500hrs in the province of Moxico.

The Armed Forces of Angola will contine to maintain its combat readiness in defence of the population and territorial integrity until the definitive declaration of peace.

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