Solomon ‘Jesus’ Hawala’s Death Sparks Debate

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The death of retired Lieutenant General Solomon ‘Jesus’ Hawala, at the age of 89, has reignited debate about his role in Namibia’s liberation struggle. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hailed him as an iconic freedom fighter, while survivors of the Lubango dungeons accuse him of leading atrocities against fellow Namibians in exile. Political analyst Ben Mulongeni speaks to journalist Ellen Albertz about Hawala’s controversial legacy and whether he should be accorded a state funeral.