The World - News from Sept. 12, 1989
Two top-ranking officials of the South-West Africa People’s Organization returned to Namibia from exile in Angola. They are expected to be joined later in the week by Sam Nujoma, leader of the once-outlawed guerrilla movement. Secretary General Andimba Toivo ja Toivo and national chairman David Meroro arrived at Windhoek on a flight from Luanda. “Home, sweet home,” Ja Toivo said after kissing the tarmac. “It is very sweet to be back.” His group waged a 23-year bush war against South African rule of Namibia (South-West Africa). Last year, South Africa agreed to grant independence to the territory, and elections are scheduled in November.
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