Caprivi Conflict - Aftermath

Aftermath

In 1999, 132 alleged participants were arrested and charged with high treason, murder and a host of other offenses. Judgement in the resulting trial, known as the Caprivi treason trial has still not been delivered, a situation that Amnesty International repeatedly complained about.

On October 7, 2002, the Itengese nation severed all ties with Namibia and declared the independent, sovereign Free State of Caprivi Strip/Itenge their national homeland. This nation is not recognized by any other government, though, least of all Namibia.

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