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...expel South Africa from the territory and achieve independence. Religious groups and political leaders have long sought the release of Toivo, whose name has become synonymous with their struggle. "Toivo," says Kenneth Abrahams of the Namibian Independence Party, "exists as a legendary figure in the minds of most Namibians...
Political analysts have felt that Toivo's release would take place as part of an international package that would lead to Namibian independence. Yet they have also speculated that South Africa might let Toivo out of prison as a means of causing a split in SWAPO leadership. If that is the case, the South African government could not have chosen a better time to weaken the guerrilla organization: negotiations for Namibia's independence could begin at any time...
...South Africa agreed to a cease-fire and the disengagement of South African forces in Angola, to be monitored by a joint Angolan-South African commission. The U.S., which has played a key role in bringing the antagonists together, last week sent a team of diplomats to the Namibian capital of Windhoek to observe the progress. The improving climate prompted Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda to suggest that South Africa might one day even be welcome to join the Organization of African Unity...
...trial disengagement in Angola on the same day that they had, according to Angola, killed dozens of civilians in a bombing attack. Their offer was turned down. Several days later Angola replied with the equally wishful demand that South Africa immediately withdraw all its forces and unconditionally accept Namibian independence...
Meantime, the U.S. still finds itself in the curious position of backing Namibian independence while refusing to condemn South Africa's Angolan incursions. One compelling reason for that refusal: as a charter member of the contact group that hopes to mediate a settlement of the issue, the U.S. cannot afford to choose sides. In deed, American and Angolan officials have already made plans to resume the bi lateral discussions they began last year...