Namibia Independence: The Elections

Documentary looking at the historic events leading to Namibia's independence.

• Categories: News & Features / Features
• Video Length: 00:28:05
• Production Date: 5 March 1990
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: LEGWAILA JOSEPH LEGEWAILA; MARTTI AHTISAARI
• Corporate Name: SOUTH WEST AFRICAN PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION - SWAPO; UNITED NATIONS TRANSITION ASSISTANCE GROUP - UNTAG
• Subject Topical: ELECTIONS; INDEPENDENCE; PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS
• Geographic Subject: NAMIBIA
• MAMS Id: 2079055
• Parent Id: 837677

Description

For the first time in their country's history, Namibians can exercise the right to vote. UNTAG, the United Nations Transition Assistance Group, was sent to supervise a fair and free election process. This documentary looks at the historic events leading to Namibia's independence - from voter education and registration to the elections.

Available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish.