e campaign also involved television dramas. There were five of these produced, again each one in a different language. What was particularly interesting about the television dramas, and the radio dramas as well, was that each one varied slightly. This was so that the story could better match the cultural differences that went with the different languages. The films would be aired on the national television station in the near future. At the launch of the campaign, clips of the films were played for the large audience in attendance. They were very well received and everyone was looking forward to their airing.
My part in the launch was minimal, as most of the work had already been completed by the time I arrived. Nevertheless, I spent the day of the launch preparing the hall and creating a poster board display of the various campaign components. This was a fun task, and I enjoyed being able to participate even in a small way.
I was able to participate in other LAC projects as well. The litigation department was dealing with a very large case involving 128 men that had been arrested on charges of high treason, sedition, murder and attempted murder. The Caprivi case has been ongoing for almost three years, with the 128 suspects remaining in jail throughout. In 1964, the SWAPO party had apparently promised the people in the Caprivi region that they would be permitted their own independence upon the granting of Namibia's. Once Namibia attained independence in 1990, it did not follow through on its alleged promise. The Caprivians were angry, and eventually there was an armed uprising, in which several people were killed. Upon investigation, over 128 men were arrested, many having little or nothing to do with the uprising and the killings. Nevertheless, all 128 have remained in jail, except those who have died in prison, since their initial arrest shortly after the uprising in August of 1999. Countless delays have meant lengthy incarcerati...