U S neutrality under strain after South Africa raid
U S neutrality in the Namibia dispute faces risk as the South African raid into Angola tests the Reagan administration. Officials defend an honest broker stance to push Pretoria toward withdrawal and U N supervised elections, while vetoing Council condemnation may signal tilt toward South Africa.
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Africa Talks Risk Namibian Peace Fragile East West Pact
Reagan officials wager on behind the scenes progress toward an internationally acceptable Namibian transition while public signs of advance remain elusive. They fear South Africa’s self destructive moves and warn that delays could harden positions and aid Soviet messaging as Cuba trains Namibian youths in Angola.
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German barracks drive 20,000 U S troops move plan
General Meyer's plan to relocate 20 000 U S troops and families in West Germany to closer to the eastern border faces hurdles. Pre war barracks and postwar layouts along with British and American dispositions shape current deployments. Environmental objections and land acquisition delays complicate new building and training sites amidst forward defense NATO aims.
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