SWANU

The South West Africa National Union (SWANU) is a Namibian political party founded in 1959¹. Most of its members came from the Herero people, while fellow independence movement SWAPO was mostly an Ovambo people.

The South West Africa National Union (SWANU) is a Namibian political party founded in 1959. Most of its members came from the Herero people, while fellow independence movement SWAPO was mostly an Ovambo people. ==Structure and leadership== SWANU has a president, a vice-president, and a secretary-general. As many other socialist parties, it has a 26-member Politburo, and a 52-member Central Committee. The first president of SWANU was Fanuel Kozonguizi, who led from its formation in 1959 until 1966. Rihupisa Justus Kandando was the president from 1998, followed by Usutuaije Maamberua, and Tangeni Iijambo. ==Policies== SWANU is a democratic socialist and nationalist party. In January 2009, SWANU condemned Israel for their actions during the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict. Calling for an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal from the Palestinian territories, the party called for the severing of Namibian trade and diplomatic relations with Israel. On the issue of land reform, SWANU advocated for state intervention to bring about reform more quickly. It also criticised the Ministry of Lands and Resettlement for allegedly resettling politicians on land acquired for redistribution instead of the "poorest of the poor". It also called for greater political will for land reform. ==References== ==External links== Official Web Site

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