VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > I. Africa, 1941–2000 > 2. Regions > d. West Central Africa > 1. Angola > 1992, Oct. 3
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1992, Oct. 3
 
UNITA's Jonas Savimbi rejected the results of the Angolan election, in which he trailed the MPLA's Eduardo dos Santos, leading to a renewed civil war 16 months after the signing of the peace accord.  1
 
1993
 
Up to 1,000 people per day were dying in the civil war between UNITA and the government forces; UNITA held most of the territory.  2
 
1994
 
Angola's petroleum output was 560,000 barrels per day. It was expected to rise to 780,000 barrels per day in 1998. The major portion was exported to the United States.  3
 
Nov. 20
 
The Angolan government signed a peace treaty with the rebel group UNITA, ending 19 years of civil wars and giving UNITA some governmental power.  4
 
 
 
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