Congress to Act Soon on Angola: Urgent Lobbying Needed

The Case Against Aid to UNITA

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Creator

Association of Concerned Africa Scholars

Place Created

United States

Date

May 5, 1989

Type of Item

Mailing

Length/duration

6 pages

Description

The mailing urges lobbying of members of Congress, especially members of the Intelligence Committees, about a possible vote to increase U.S. covert military aid to UNITA. The administration has requested continued CIA support to UNlTA, reportedly exceeding the $30 million level of last year. The Bush Administration has said it will not recognize the MPLA-led Angolan government, continuing the Reagan Administration policy. The House of Representatives has adopted language terminating U.S. payments for U.N. forces in Namibia if the Cuban troops are not withdrawn from Angola as stipulated. • Bush Administration Policy toward UNITA • Upcoming Congressional Actions • Lobbying Focus in the...

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Organization

Association of Concerned Africa Scholars

Coverage Africa

Angola
Namibia
South Africa

Language

English

Digital Format

text/pdf

Rights Management

Used by permission of several co-chairs of the Association of Concerned Africa Scholars.

Collection

George M. Houser Africa collection, Michigan State University Libraries Special Collections