“It’s Portuguese, Not French, I’m Making That Clear”

A one on one interview with Founder and President of the FLEC (Front for the Liberation of the Exclave of Cabinda) showcased how UNITA is swinging back in this Civil War

Cabinda, Angola- The brutal civil war between the MPLA and UNITA has had major damage and blows dealt to each side of the conflict. Right after rigorous voting procedure and passing of confidential military action, the FLEC Founder and President, Luis Rangue Franque decided to share the events of this battle from the side of UNITA.

Luis began by explaining the reason as to why UNITA is fighting back militarily against the MPLA, when asked as to what led the committee to military battles and fighting back, Luis addressed it by saying, “So we are responding to attacks from the MPLA, they have specifically attempted to target the reputation and civilian support of the UNITA and have taken military action as well, we are responding as we should.”

When asked to go more in-depth as to what has happened with the MPLA, Luis said, “They’ve had many things happen, and we’ve attempted to address them and change them in our papers which are confidential due to, like things we are planning. But the MPLA has had rigged elections, attacked our reputation and overall have been fighting hard in order to win this Civil War.”

The MPLA is a communist movement for the people of Angola that sprung up in opposition to the UNITA. On the other hand of this battle, UNITA stands for the National Union for Total Independence of Angola, which takes an anti-communist stand in how the government should operate, especially in the economic standing. 

When asked as to what the most important part of discussions were and what they were trying to achieve, Luis elaborated, “Yeah so it’s really getting the public on our side which is what I’m specifically trying to achieve, like getting them on my side, getting that influence will be the make or break of this war, and I’m ready to make it.”

To finish off this wonderful interview, Luis revealed, “Yeah so to say it my name is Portuguese, not French, though it seems. Thought I would just explain that.”

Written by IPC Delegate Jack Maloney