WORLD : Rebels Win in Namibia Election
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WINDHOEK, Namibia — A group that fought a guerrilla war with South Africa finished first in elections that will lead Namibia to independence, but failed to win enough votes to claim total power, unofficial results showed today.
Thousands of people who were pleased that the South-West Africa People’s Organization at least won a majority thronged the streets of the capital and adjoining townships today, waving flags, singing and honking horns.
“We are very happy. We struggled all the years for this day,” said Sam Nujoma, president of the black nationalist group.
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