Simeon Kambo Shixungileni
Simeon Linekela Kambo Shixungileni (1934 at Okandiva village in
armed struggle for independence began there on 26 August 1966 and was later jailed at Robben Island. He is a National Hero of Namibia for his contributions to the independence of the country.[1][2]
Battle at Omugulugwombashe
In 1966 the UN General Assembly revoked South Africa's mandate to govern South West African territory and placed it under direct UN administration. South Africa refused to recognize this resolution. The group under Nankudhu had just started to build defensive structures and planned to train about 90 soldiers at Omugulugwombashe.
On 26 August 1966, eight helicopters of the
Namibian War of Independence.[4] In commemoration of the day, 26 August is a public holiday in Namibia. It is recognized by the UN as Namibia Day[5] but Namibians refer to it as Heroes' Day
.
Shixungileni was arrested, charged and was sentenced to death under the
Terrorism Act. Following international pressure the sentence was converted to life in prison at Robben Island
.
References
- ^ "State burial for late Shixungileni".
- ^ "Linekela Kambo Shixungileni: The Commander of the 1966 Oshikango Attack (1934 … )". 15 November 2013. Archived from the original on 21 November 2013. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- ^ Sasman, Catherine (27 Aug 2010). "Julius Shaambeni Shilongo Mnyika: the guerilla fighter (1938 to 2003)". New Era. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012.
- ^ Petronella Sibeene (17 April 2009). "Swapo Party Turns 49". New Era.
- ^ "United Nations Conferences and Observances".