| Author |
Udogu, E. Ike.
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| Title |
Liberating Namibia : the long diplomatic struggle between the United Nations and South Africa / E. Ike Udogu. |
| OCLC |
EBC823681x |
| ISBN |
9780786488780 (electronic bk.) |
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9781283371339 (MyiLibrary) |
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9780786465767 (Paperback) |
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9782011044693 (Unspecified) |
| Publisher |
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2012] |
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©2012 |
| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 253 pages) |
Other
Genre heading/s |
Electronic books.
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| LC Subject heading/s |
United Nations -- Namibia.
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Conflict management -- Namibia -- International cooperation.
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Conflict management -- International cooperation -- Case studies.
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Mediation, International -- Case studies.
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Self-determination, National -- Namibia -- History.
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Namibia -- Foreign relations -- South Africa.
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South Africa -- Foreign relations -- Namibia.
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Namibia -- History -- 1915-1946.
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Namibia -- History -- 1946-1990.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Namibia: its peoples, history and natural resources -- South Africa and the United Nations on the issue of political hegemony over Namibia -- The United Nations and its committees on conflict-resolution attempts in Namibia -- South West Africa People's Organization of Namibia and other groupings in the political development and contestation in Namibia -- Diplomatic actions in the conflict-resolution scheme -- Military actions in the conflict-resolution operation -- Mediation effort by five western powers under the auspices of the United Nations -- Evaluation and conclusion of the conflict-resolution mission -- 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 -- Appendix B: UN resolution 264 of March 20, 1969, calling for an immediate withdrawal of South Africa's administration in Namibia -- Appendix C: UN Security Council resolution 385 of January 30, 1976, condemning the continued illegal occupation of Namibia -- Appendix D: UN Security Council resolution 435 of September 29, 1978, which called for a cease-fire in Namibia and un-sponsored elections -- Appendix E: structure and deployment of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) in the conflict-resolution project -- Appendix F: chronology of international efforts to resolve the crisis -- Appendix G: the inaugural speech of His Excellency President Sam Nujoma on March 21, 1990. |
| Summary |
"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. |
| Reproduction note |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Restrictions |
Three user license access. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of Description |
Description based on print version record. |
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