The paramount chief of the OvaHerero, Vekuii Rukoro, is one of a handful of leaders who have spoken to the former South West African Territory Force (SWATF) and Koevoet soldiers who are camping out at the Red Flag Commando Hall in Katutura while they wait for the government to consider granting them veteran status.
Rukoro, who met the group on Monday, said he was invited in his capacity as traditional leader since 95% of the ex-soldiers are from the OvaHerero community.
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