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Dr. B
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According to the BBC
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Angolan authorities say the veteran rebel leader Jonas Savimbi is dead.

A government statement said Mr Savimbi had been killed in fighting between Angolan army forces and his Unita rebels on Friday.

There has been no word on his fate from Unita which has been engaged in civil war almost continuously since 1975.

Mr Savimbi, who was 67 years old, had led Unita for more than 30 years.

This is likely to affect UNITA's ability to continue the resistance.
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Leo
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Savimbi's Bullet-Riddled Body

The death of Jonas Savimbi is confirmed.

How should Savimbi be remembered?

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Amanda Wekson
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There lies the carcass of a traitor, a greedy stooge of the West who was used to maim, rape, pillage, and destabilize the peace-loving Angolans. I hope Savimbi's death will be a turning point in the history and lives of war-torn Angolans whose only crime is the abundant resources of oil, Diamond and Gold (among other God-given resources), and the wish to live a decent and secure life. The West found a great stooge in Savimbi...just like Mobutu. Good riddance to an evil-sporn nightmare!
Bravo to the Angolan people's army!

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Jude Olisa
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Dr. B, Leo, and Amanda:

With fifteen bullets to his name, they sure wanted Savimbi dead. “Unita leader's body "sustained 15 bullet wounds, two in his head and the rest spread through his upper body and legs".

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Anthony Obaseki
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Savimbi fought his country, not because his country did injustice to him and his people, but, because he wanted to control its resources. Savimbi's friends were the enemies of Africa. They were Pete Botha, Ian Smith, Ronald Reagan, Debeers, Mobutu, etc.

Whatever is said about Savimbi, it will not be denied that he lived with and fought alongside his people. In the end, his soldiers failed him. They left his body to be picked up by the enemy, who proceeded to display it like that of an ordinary criminal.

Savimbi has often been compared with General Ojukwu of Biafra. Both men bear a striking look (not resemblance). But, looks alone may be the full extent of their similarity.

How does Ojukwu compare with Savimbi? Is it fair to even compare both me? What did Savimbi fight for?

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Savimbi died and was buried in the unkindest way.
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