SADF conducts military raids in Southern Angola.
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The South African Defence Force (SADF) conducted a series of raids into Southern Angola. The SADF targeted SWAPO guerrilla bases, claiming they were launching attacks into Namibia. The operation was part of the larger regional conflict involving South Africa, Angola, and Namibia.
The raids resulted in significant damage to SWAPO infrastructure and casualties among guerrilla fighters. They also sparked international condemnation and raised tensions in the region. Angola lodged formal complaints with the United Nations, accusing South Africa of violating its sovereignty.
The SADF raids into Southern Angola had lasting consequences, deepening the conflict in the region and escalating the violence. The incident underscored the volatile nature of the situation and the complex web of alliances and enmities at play.
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