The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) government in Angola was recognised by most countries of the world. Foreign intervention was condemned and the withdrawal of Cuban and South African troops were demanded.
eventREF E-0012254Revised
19 February 1976
The Angolan MPLA government is recognised
- Updated
- 30 Sep 2019
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- 01(2003). Today in history, Pretoria News,19 Feb.
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2011, March 16). The Angolan MPLA government is recognised. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012254
South African History Online (2011) 'The Angolan MPLA government is recognised', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012254 (Accessed: 15 October 2026).
South African History Online, The Angolan MPLA government is recognised [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012254, (accessed 15 October 2026).
"The Angolan MPLA government is recognised." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012254. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.
South African History Online. "The Angolan MPLA government is recognised." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012254.
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