Transitional Government of National Unity (Namibia)
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The Transitional Government of National Unity (TGNU) was the government of Namibia
(then officially South West Africa
) from June 1985 to February 1989. The TGNU was a puppet government of Apartheid South Africa
that sought moderate reform but was unable to secure recognition by the United Nations
. The body was dominated by the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance of Namibia
, then an alliance of ethnically based, unelected political parties. It eventually gave way to an independent government led by SWAPO in 1989.
Parties in the TGNU
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
(then officially South West Africa
South West Africa
South-West Africa was the name that was used for the modern day Republic of Namibia during the earlier eras when the territory was controlled by the German Empire and later by South Africa....
) from June 1985 to February 1989. The TGNU was a puppet government of Apartheid South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
that sought moderate reform but was unable to secure recognition by the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
. The body was dominated by the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance of Namibia
Democratic Turnhalle Alliance of Namibia
The Democratic Turnhalle Alliance is an amalgamation of political parties in Namibia, registered as one singular party for representation purposes. In coalition with the United Democratic Front, it formed the official opposition in Parliament until the parliamentary elections in 2009...
, then an alliance of ethnically based, unelected political parties. It eventually gave way to an independent government led by SWAPO in 1989.
Parties in the TGNU
- Democratic Turnhalle Alliance
- Labour PartyLabour Party (Namibia)The South West African Labour Party, initially known as the Federal Coloured People's Party, was a political party in Namibia. It was formed in 1973, and led by Andrew Kloppers. In October 1974, it won the elections to the South West Africa Coloured Council. It participated in the Turnhalle...
- Rehoboth VolkspartyRehoboth VolkspartyThe Rehoboth Volksparty was a political party in Namibia. It was founded in 1968 by Hans Diergaardt, on the basis of the Rehoboth Taxpayers Association....
- SWANP
- SWANU
- SWAPO DemocratsSWAPO DemocratsThe SWAPO Democrats was a political party formed from a break within the South West Africa People's Organization. Formed in Sweden on 10 June 1978, the party was led by former leading SWAPO members Andreas Shipanga , Kenneth Abrahams, Ottilie Abrahams , and Emil Appolus was formed in response to a...
External links
- List of TGNU leaders worldstatesmen.org