Umkhonto We Sizwe
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Founded | 1961 |
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Headquarters location | Liliesleaf Farm |
Ceased operations | 1990 |
Notable commanders | Nelson Mandela |
Oliver Tambo | |
Founders | Nelson Mandela |
Walter Sisulu | |
Parent organizations | African National Congress |
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ID | 2044513 |
About Umkhonto We Sizwe
Umkhonto we Sizwe was the armed wing of the African National Congress, co-founded by Nelson Mandela in the wake of the Sharpeville massacre. Its mission was to fight against the South African government.