ANGOLA: COLD WAR

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  1. 2. The use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, commonly associated with the actions of UNITA during the war.
  2. 3. The period of conflict in Angola between 1975 and 2002, primarily between the MPLA and UNITA.
  3. 5. Political movement in Angola that was involved in the country's struggle for independence and had support from Western powers.
  4. 7. Military and financial assistance provided to MPLA by the Soviet Union during the civil war.
  5. 8. The system of governance imposed by Portugal on Angola from the 16th century until independence in 1975.
  6. 12. Angolan political and military organisation that opposed MPLA during the Angolan Civil War.
  7. 13. Period of geopolitical tension between the USA and Soviet Union that influenced Angola's civil war.
  8. 14. Country in Southern Africa that gained independence in 1975 after a long struggle against Portuguese colonialism.
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  1. 1. Country that provided support to the MPLA during the civil war, part of the Cold War struggle.
  2. 4. Leader of UNITA, known for his resistance against MPLA rule and his role in the Angolan Civil War.
  3. 6. A key battle during the Angolan Civil War where Cuban and MPLA forces defeated UNITA and South African troops.
  4. 9. Country that sent troops to support MPLA during the Angolan Civil War.
  5. 10. The capital city of Angola.
  6. 11. Political party in Angola that played a significant role in the struggle for independence and later became the ruling party.