Talk:History of Namibia
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Didn't the former South African government impose apartheid in Namibia as well? Might be worthy of mention. -- April
They annexed it and made it the fifth province of South Africa. -- Timrollpickering
No they didn't! It was, however, represented in the (whites-only) South African parliament, until the 1970s.
[edit] History of...?
This article needs serious expansion. Specifically, there is far too little information on Soviet and Cuban influence on the Independence movement (as I recall, the Soviet airforce actually bombed SADF positions in the late 80s). If I find a decent source I'll take the revision on myself, but would prefer that someone more knowledgable about Namibia (like, maybe a Namibian) do it. 67.86.141.225 00:13, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
- I think you may be confusing Namibia with Angola, and South-West Africa Peoples Organisation (SWAPO) with the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA). Soviet and Cuban support was given to the MPLA when the SADF invaded Angola, and the Soviet airforce could well have bombed South African positions there (to force SADF withdrawal and kick-start Namibia's independence process).Phase4 11:41, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Struggle for independence section
This section needs a rewright. Its been around since the second edit of this page (!) and is, if I may say it, a bit to full of technical advanced detail, not giving a good overview for the beginning. For instance, it referec to the Angolian civilwar without really explaining the connection. It needs to be shortened and more focus. I think the easiest way would be to just start again from the beginning.
I am myself no expert on Namibia, so some competent help would be needed here.
--Screensaver 13:33, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Help with Herero and Namaqua genocide, and Lothar von Trotha
Some help would be appreciated on the Herero and Namaqua Genocide and Lothar von Trotha articles, as there's just two editors (myself and one other) active right now, and we're going nowhere fast! Even if you don't want to get involved actively, keeping a watch on the page would be appreciated. Greenman 20:14, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
