Socialist Action (League for Socialist Action)1980Socialist Action (League for Socialist Action) Vol. 3, No. 6, August 1980Mugabe denounces S.Africa
by Mike Hopkins · Socialist Action (League for Socialist Action) Vol. 3, No. 6, August 1980 · p. 12 of the scan · 134 words
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A new devastating slump Earlier this month, Robert Mugabe - recently elected Zimbabwean PM -closed down the South African mission in Salisbury.
Mugabe's reasons were clear and to the point. "South Africa", he said, "has a policy of destabilising our region, mounting attacks, org anising sabotage and continuing to disrespect the principles of peaceful co-existence"
Despite South Africa's threat to cut off trade links with Zimbabwe - and use military force if Zimbabwe allows its land to be used as a base for South African freedom fighters - Mugabe has refused to Speaking before a meeting of the OAU (Organisation of African Unity) in July, he continued to show support for the liberation struggle and called on oll African countries to draw up a 'concrete programme of aid'.
Mike Hopkins