Recently. there has been talk of some progress in the negotiations between South Africa and its neighbors toward bringing a peaceful end to the conflict. But a disturbing fact has come to my attention. one that raises some doubts as to the sincerity of the Marxist government of Angola. but doubts also as to the likelihood of ever resolving the problems in southern Africa. It seems that the Marxists. in a simple yet cunning move. have quietly changed their naturalization laws. Whereas before a foreigner would have to reside a minimum of 10 years in Angola before being eligible for citizenship. as of February 7. 1984. any foreigner who "has rendered significant service to the country" is immediately eligible for Angolan citizenship. This means that citizenship can be granted to any Cuban soldier who has served in Angola. It also means that the 30.000plus Cubans presently stationed in Angola will cease to be foreigners. and will therefore be free to remain as naturalized citizens in Angola as long as Havana and Moscow dictate. This new law completely undermines any hope for a real and lasting peace in southern Africa. It represents a threat not only to the future of Africa but of the free world. Here in this country we must let it be known that we are not about to abandon the African continent to the Soviets and their surrogates. devious ploys notwithstanding. We must urge the South Africans to demand a withdrawal of all Cubans. naturalized Angolans or otherwise. Only by so doing can Namibia and the rest of the region be free from Soviet aggression and adventurism.0
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