Liberating Namibia : the long diplomatic struggle between the United Nations and South Africa / E. Ike Udogu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Udogu, E. Ike.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United Nations--Namibia.

United Nations.

Conflict management--Namibia--International cooperation.

Conflict management.

Conflict management--International cooperation--Case studies.

Mediation, International--Case studies.

Mediation, International.

Self-determination, National.

History.

International relations.

Conflict management--International cooperation.

International cooperation.

Namibia--Foreign relations--South Africa.

Namibia.

South Africa--Foreign relations--Namibia.

South Africa.

Self-determination, National--Namibia--History.

Namibia--History--1915-1946.

Namibia--History--1946-1990.

Genre:

Case studies.

Physical Description:

ix, 253 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2012]

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.

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786465767

078646576X

OCLC:

759772040