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Namibia: Two Years After Independence

Wed, 01 Apr 1992 13:39:15 GMT

A mother and child from a Herero village in Aminuis.

Namibia: Birth of a Nation

Wed, 21 Mar 1990 13:39:15 GMT

On 21 March 1990, Namibia was born as a free, sovereign and independent nation. Namibia's struggle for independence has been on the United Nations agenda for over 40 years. The United Nations Security Council's landmark Resolution 435 of 1978 served as the blueprint paving the way towards independence. The United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) composed of 8000 military, police and civilian personnel monitored the entire electoral process from voter registration to the final certification of the elections as being free and fair, helping Namibia join the ranks of the community of nations.

Nelson Mandela, Vice-President of the African National Congress, accompanied by his wife, Winnie, arrive as honoured guests for the Independence ceremonies in Windhoek Athletic Stadium to the cheers of a jubilant audience.

Namibia: Birth of a Nation

Mon, 12 Mar 1990 13:39:15 GMT

On 21 March 1990 Namibia was born as a free, sovereign and independent nation. The electoral process was monitored by the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG). A mural in Windhoek.

Nambia: Birth of a Nation

Mon, 12 Mar 1990 13:39:15 GMT

On 21 March 1990 Namibia was born as a free, sovereign and independent nation. Namibia's struggle for independence bas been on the United Nation's agenda for over 40 years. The United Nations Security Council's landmark Resolution 435 of 1978 served as the blueprint paving the way towards independence. The United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) composed of 8000 military, police and civilian personnel monitored the entireelectoral process from voter registration to the final certification of the elections as being free and fair, helping Namibia join the ranks of the community of nations.

Scene shows some of the magnificent sand dunes near Sousevlei.

Voters Go to the Polls for Namibia's Pre-Independence Elections

Wed, 01 Nov 1989 13:39:15 GMT

Under the supervision of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG), a team of more than 6,000 military and civilian personnel, a Constituent Assembly was elected. Despite various setbacks, more than 90 percent of registered voters participated in electing the 72 delegates to draw up Namibia's new constitution.

A voter casts her ballot in the polling station at Ariamsylei.

Special Representative Ahtisaari Declares Elections Free and Fair

Wed, 01 Nov 1989 13:39:15 GMT

In November 1989, 23 years after the United Nations terminated South Africa's mandate to administer Namibia, the Territory took its first step towards independence. Under the supervision of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG), a team of more than 6,000 military and civilian personnel, a Constituent Assembly was elected. Despite various setbacks, more than 90 percent of the 701,483 registered voters participated in electing the 72 delegates to draw up the nation's new constitution.

Martti Ahtisaari, the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Namibia, formally certifies the elections as free and fair, thus declaring the elections valid.

Ballots are Counted in Namibia's Elections

Wed, 01 Nov 1989 13:39:15 GMT

Under the supervision of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG), a team of more than 6,000 military and civilian personnel, a Constituent Assembly was elected. Despite various setbacks, more than 90 percent of the 701,483 registered voters participated in electing the 72 delegates to draw up the nation's new constitution.

An UNTAG worker checks information during the counting of tendered ballots at the Windhoek showgrounds. November 1989.

Special Representatives Visit Ballot-Counting Centre

Wed, 01 Nov 1989 13:39:15 GMT

In November 1989, Namibia took its first step towards independence. Under the supervision of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG), more than 90 percent of registered voters participated in electing a Constituent Assembly to draw up the nation's new constitution. The election was formally certified as free and fair by Martti Ahtisaari, the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Namibia.

Special Representative Martti Ahtisaari (second right), and the Deputy Special Representative for Namibia, Legwaila T. Legwaila, visit the ballot-counting centre at the Windhoek showgrounds. [November 1989]

Head of Federal Republic of Germany Civilian Police Unit with UNTAG

Wed, 01 Nov 1989 13:39:15 GMT

Colonel F-W. Buwitt, commander of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) Federal Republic of Germany Civilian Police Unit.

Member of Federal Republic of Germany UNTAG Civilian Police Unit

Wed, 01 Nov 1989 13:39:15 GMT

Captain Hilmer, of the Federal Republic of Germany civilian police unit with the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG).