Monitoring Commission
The Angolan Government and UNITA form the Joint Verification and Monitoring Commission and the Joint Commission on the Formation of the Angolan Armed Forces
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1991 in Angola
Explore 21 historical events and records for Angola in 1991.
Historical records for Angola in 1991
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April
UNITA
UNITA and the Angolan Government began six rounds of negotiations, the Portuguese Government mediates the discussion while officials from the US and Soviet Governments observe. The Angolan Government and UNITA form the Joint Verification and Monitoring Commission and the Joint Commission on the Formation of the Angolan Armed Forces
May
Angolan Armed Forces
The accords attempt to demobilize the 152,000 active fighters and integrate the remaining Government troops and UNITA rebels into a 50,000-strong Angolan Armed Forces (FAA)
Bicesse Accords
The Bicesse Accords, also known as the Estoril Accords, lay out a transition to multi-party democracy in Angola under the supervision of the United Nations UNAVEM II mission. President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of the MPLA and Jonas Savimbi of UNITA sign the accord in Lisbon, Portugal
Bicesse Accords
The Bicesse Accords, also known as the Estoril Accords, lay out a transition to multi-party democracy in Angola under the supervision of the United Nations UNAVEM II mission
Bicesse Accords
President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of the MPLA and Jonas Savimbi of UNITA sign the accord in Lisbon, Portugal.
Bicesse Accords
The Bicesse Accords, also known as the Estoril Accords, lay out a transition to multi-party democracy in Angola under the supervision of the United Nations UNAVEM II mission.
Bicesse Accords
The accords attempt to demobilize the 152,000 active fighters and integrate the remaining Government troops and UNITA rebels into a 50,000-strong Angolan Armed Forces (FAA).
Bicesse Accords
The Bicesse Accords, also known as the Estoril Accords, lay out a transition to multi-party democracy in Angola under the supervision of the United Nations UNAVEM II mission
UNITA
President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of the MPLA and Jonas Savimbi of UNITA sign the accord in Lisbon, Portugal
UNITA
The Bicesse Accords, also known as the Estoril Accords, lay out a transition to multi-party democracy in Angola under the supervision of the United Nations UNAVEM II mission
UNITA
The accords attempt to demobilize the 152,000 active fighters and integrate the remaining Government troops and UNITA rebels into a 50,000-strong Angolan Armed Forces (FAA). President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of the MPLA and Jonas Savimbi of UNITA sign the accord in Lisbon, Portugal
United Nations
The Bicesse Accords, also known as the Estoril Accords, lay out a transition to multi-party democracy in Angola under the supervision of the United Nations UNAVEM II mission
July
Prime Minister of Angola
Appointed Prime Minister of Angola, 1st term
Other events (month unknown)
Bicesse Accords
The FNLA and MPLA agree to the Bicesse Accords, allowing Roberto to return to Angola
Dias Van Dunem Appointed Prime Minister
The president selects Fernando Jose de Franca Dias Van Dunem as prime minister during constitutional and political changes.
Election
Runs unsuccessfully for President, receiving only 2.1% of the vote, the FNLA wins five seats in Parliament but refuses to participate in the Government
Government Prepares Multiparty Elections
Van Dunem's administration helps prepare institutions for the planned 1992 national elections.
Government Restores Prime Minister Office
Jose Eduardo dos Santos restores the premiership amid the transition toward a multiparty political system.
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
The FNLA and MPLA agree to the Bicesse Accords, allowing Roberto to return to Angola. Runs unsuccessfully for President, receiving only 2.1% of the vote, the FNLA wins five seats in Parliament but refuses to participate in the Government
Van Dunem Takes Premiership
Fernando Jose de Franca Dias Van Dunem becomes prime minister as peace negotiations and reforms unfold.
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