Damara Christian Democratic Party
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The Damara Christian Democratic Party was a political party
in Namibia
, initially known as the Damara Action Group. The party was formed in 1978 and led by Theophelus Arend.
The DAG had joined the Action Front for the Retention of Turnhalle Principles (ACTUR), however in 1979, it withdrew from ACTUR.
It later joined the Namibia People's Liberation Front
, but withdrew in 1986.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Namibia
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
, initially known as the Damara Action Group. The party was formed in 1978 and led by Theophelus Arend.
The DAG had joined the Action Front for the Retention of Turnhalle Principles (ACTUR), however in 1979, it withdrew from ACTUR.
It later joined the Namibia People's Liberation Front
Namibia People's Liberation Front
The Namibia People's Liberation Front was an alliance of moderate political parties in Namibia. It was formed in 1978 by the Voice of the People Party, the Damara Executive Committee and the Bondelswarts Council....
, but withdrew in 1986.