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Arlindo Chenda Isaac “Ben-Ben” Pena

Arlindo Chenda Isaac “Ben-Ben” Pena

by Greg McEwan-Marriott | Oct 2, 2025 | UNITA Units | 0 comments

General Arlindo Pena Ben-Ben (17 November 1955 - 19 October 1998) served as the military commander of UNITA. Served as UNITA’s army chief and later became chief of staff of the Angolan National Army following a peace settlement.

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