The action alert says late last year prospects for peace in Angola seemed hopeful following high level talks between the U.S. and the Soviet Union here in Washington D.C. The mailing says Congress contributed to the peace momentum by passing the 1991 Intelligence Authorization Act containing language limiting U.S. aid to UNITA, the rebel group formerly funded and supplied by South Africa; in December President Bush vetoed the Intelligence Authorization Act and with assurance of military aid, UNITA has currently launched another military offensive in the midst of a new round of talks for a cease-fire. The action alert says if a cease-fire is signed, it becomes imperative that the U.S. end all...
The action alert says late last year prospects for peace in Angola seemed hopeful following high level talks between the U.S. and the Soviet Union here in Washington D.C. The mailing says Congress contributed to the peace momentum by passing the 1991 Intelligence Authorization Act containing language limiting U.S. aid to UNITA, the rebel group formerly funded and supplied by South Africa; in December President Bush vetoed the Intelligence Authorization Act and with assurance of military aid, UNITA has currently launched another military offensive in the midst of a new round of talks for a cease-fire. The action alert says if a cease-fire is signed, it becomes imperative that the U.S. end all funding to UNITA to avoid jeopardizing the prospects of free and fair elections in Angola. The action alert asks people to visit, call, write, and send telegrams to their Senators and Representative; Congressman Dave McCurdy (D-OK) chair of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Congressman Dante Fascell (D-FL), chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs; and Congressman Mervyn Dymally (D-CA), chair of the House Subcommittee on Africa and urge them to demand an end to continued warfare in Angola, and to increase their efforts for a peaceful resolution. The mailing asks people to write President Bush at The White House and Secretary of State James Baker at The State Department. • OBSTACLES • ANALYSIS • BACKGROUND • WHAT YOU CAN DO
