Feud Over Handover of Angola Ex-Rebel Leader Savimbi's Remains
Angola's former rebel movement and main opposition party, Unita, has said it plans to go ahead with a public funeral this weekend for its ex-leader Jonas Savimbi after a dispute with the government. Savimbi who fought Angola's socialist government in a 27-year civil war, was killed in a battle against the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) government forces in February 2002.
Jonas Savimbi, founding Unita leader.
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Angola:
Unita Party Confirms Jonas Savimbi's Reburial Date
ANGOP, 30 May 2019
The official funeral of the late leader and founder of the main opposition party, Jonas Savimbi, is scheduled for 01 June, this Saturday, in Cuito City, central Bié… Read more »
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Angola:
Government Liaising With Relatives Over Delivery of Savimbi Remains
ANGOP, 29 May 2019
Angolan Government will get in touch with the family of former UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi over delivery of his remains kept in a military unit in Andulo, central Bie province. Read more »
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Angola:
Angolan Government Delivers Savimbi Remains to Family
ANGOP, 28 May 2019
Angolan government is officially handing over the founding UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi?s remains to the family on Tuesday ( 28 May). Read more »
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Angola:
Unita Disrupts Delivery Process of Savimbi Remains
ANGOP, 28 May 2019
The opposition UNITA party is accused of hindering the receipt of remains of the founding leader Jonas Savimbi, whose the formal delivery was set for Tuesday. Read more »
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The government says it will exhume and give a "dignified burial" to the rebel turned opposition leader killed at the end of the nation's lengthy and brutal civil war. He was buried ... Read more »