EMERGENCY | Angola (west) Cabina |
LOCATION | Angola (west) Cabina |
FULL HIU MAP REFERENCE | 9 |
CONFLICT TYPE | Minor Armed Conflict |
BACKGROUND | Low-intensity fighting in oil-rich province/enclave continues between government forces and seperatist Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda (FLEC) - Armed Forces of Cabinda (FAC) despite July 2006 ceasefire. Secessionist movement dates backs to 1960-70s war of independence with Portugal. |