UNITA
Britishacronym
Etymology
Origin of UNITA
Portuguese: National Union for the Total Independence of Angola
Example Sentences
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"UNITA reiterates that it will not recognise the results announced by the National Electoral Commission until the complaints already in its possession are resolved," the party said in its Tuesday statement.
From Reuters • Aug. 30, 2022
The opposition party, the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola, or UNITA, received 43.95 percent of the vote, its most successful showing so far.
From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2022
The longtime opposition party, the Union for the Total Independence of Angola, known as UNITA, secured 44% of the vote.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2022
A May Afrobarometer poll gave the ruling MPLA, which has governed since independence from Portugal in 1975, a lead of 7% over UNITA.
From Reuters • Aug. 18, 2022
Congressmen, who are considering an Administration request for extended aid for UNITA, will also be eager to hear Mobutu's assessment of the chances for peace.
From Time Magazine Archive
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