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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.

Angola: Confusion Over Hand-Over of Remains of Rebel Leader Jonas Savimbi

RFI, 28 May 2019

The exhumed body of Angolan rebel leader Jonas Savimbi was expected to be received by his family and members of the opposition UNITA on Tuesday, but a last-minute decision by the… Read more »

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Jonas Savimbi, founding Unita leader.

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 »
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 »
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 »
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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Angola to Rebury Rebel Leader Jonas Savimbi

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 »
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Feud Over Handover of Angola Ex-Rebel Leader Savimbi's Remains

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Angola to Rebury Rebel Leader Jonas Savimbi

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