Azanla, noun
- Origin:
- Acronym formed on Azanian National Liberation Army.
The military wing of the Black Consciousness Movement of Azania, formed in 1984, the smallest of the resistance movements. See Black Consciousness Movement (Black Consciousness sense 2). Also attributive.
1990 City Press 3 June 2Azania accused released on bail. Seven alleged Azanian National Liberation Army (Azanla) cadres facing terrorism charges in Klerksdorp were released on bail this week.
1994 A. Trench in Weekly Mail & Guardian 18 Mar. 8The Azanian National Liberation Army (Azanla), the armed wing of the Black Consciousness Movement, has claimed responsibility for the gruesome attack...Azapo says the attack was not in line with Azanla’s normal activities: infrequent, low-profile incidents, normally involving petrol bomb attacks on soft targets.
The military wing of the Black Consciousness Movement of Azania, formed in 1984, the smallest of the resistance movements. See Black Consciousness Movement (Black Consciousness sense 2). Also attributive.
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