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85979 - B. A. Clark, Chairman, Special Committee, 23 August |
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| NICA ID= | 85979 |
| CITY= | United Nations |
| PHOTO DATE= | 23/08/1979 |
| HEADER= | UN Council for Namibia holds Special meeting to observe Namibia Day |
| CAPTION BACKGROUND= | The United Nations Council for Namibia held a special meeting this morning to observe Namibia Day. In August 1973, the Council decided to commemorate 26 August, which this year falls on a Sunday, as Namibia Day, in recognition of the crucial role being played by the people of Namibia in the struggle for self-determination and independence. |
| CAPTION DESCRIPTION= | Ambassador B. Akporode Clark (Nigeria), Chairman of the Special Committee against Apartheid, making a statement at today's meeting. |
| CREDIT= | UN Photo/Saw Lwin |
| COUNTRY= | New York |