SubSaharan Africa 493
ground and air strike on the capital of Zambia (MID#2571). South Africa was target-
ing sites supposedly used by the African National Congress in the three countries.
In Zambia, South African jet fighters attacked a refugee center. In Zimbabwe, South
African commandos destroyed a house in Ashdown Park and blew up a building in
Harare. In Botswana, South African commandos arrived in helicopters, stormed a
village and attacked a fenced compound. The Botswana Defence Force fired on the
South African helicopters.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from January 6, 1986.
MID#2810
Started in April 1987. See the narrative in the 551 Zambia/560 South Africa dyad
dispute list.
MID#2754
Dispute Number: 2754
Date(s): March 28, 1988 to June 21, 1988
Participants: 560 South Africa/571 Botswana
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: South Africa believed Botswana was aiding African National Congress
rebels, but Botswana denied the allegations. Troops from both countries clashed
twice, in March and June 1988, near the town of Gaborone, Botswana.
Coding changes: End Date changed from July 21, 1988.
560 SOUTH AFRICA/572 SWAZILAND
MID#2599
Dispute Number: 2599
Date(s): August 19, 1986 to December 15, 1986
Participants: 560 South Africa/572 Swaziland
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (Negotiated)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: MID#2599 refers to multiple raids carried out by South Africa in Swazi-
land beginning on August 19, 1986 and ending on December 15, 1986. These raids
were made to capture African National Council activists but were denounced as “ille-
gal acts of aggression” by Swaziland. Diplomatic talks attempted to reduce tension,
and the raids ceased for a short period of time while tensions remained high.
Coding changes: Settlement changed from None.