The Dungeons

Many Namibian lives were lost during the liberation struggle against South African rule (1966-1990). During this liberation struggle Namibians not only experienced human rightsabuses and executions from the South African regime, but also suffered brutality in the hands of SWAPO (SOUTH WEST AFRICA PEOPLES ORGANISATION).The struggle for independence was a long and a thorny road for many. The SWAPO Partyoperations were led from exile with many of its bases located in Angola and Zambia. Hundreds of Namibians, including SWAPO members, fighters, activists and civilians fled from the South African regime, most of them ending primarily in Angola. Internal suspicions of spies and traitors led to brutality within the SWAPO movement. Many Namibians were detained in secret prisons that were referred as THE DUNGEONS.The detainees were subjected to severe torture, starvation, and also experienced inhumaneconditions.

Many Namibians were brutally executed while some of the members disappeared with no trace to answer the hollow cries of many family members who anxiously waited for their return home after Namibia gained its independence in 1990. The voices of the survivors testified to the experienced horrors and the brutal interrogations they endured but were silenced with denied allegations by the ruling party. This is a dark chapter of the true Namibian heroes who sacrificed their lives during the liberation struggle but were silenced by those who denied accountability and justice. The solo performance will bring the voices of this repressed part of Namibian history to life.

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