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Jonas Savimbi (1934-2002) was an Angolan politician, revolutionary, and guerrilla leader who founded and led the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola, known as UNITA. He helped establish UNITA in 1966 during the struggle against Portuguese colonial rule and later led its armed conflict with the MPLA during the Angolan Civil War. Savimbi led UNITA until his death in 2002.
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Who was Jonas Savimbi?
Jonas Savimbi was an Angolan politician, revolutionary, and guerrilla leader. He founded and led UNITA, the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola.
What was UNITA?
UNITA was the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola. Savimbi helped establish the organization in 1966 during the struggle against Portuguese colonial rule.
When was Jonas Savimbi born and when did he die?
Jonas Savimbi lived from 1934 to 2002. His political and military career was tied to Angola's independence struggle and later conflicts.
When did Jonas Savimbi help establish UNITA?
He helped establish UNITA in 1966. The movement emerged during Angola's struggle against Portuguese colonial rule.
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