Zimbabwe Rhodesia political reform

Title

Zimbabwe Rhodesia political reform

Genre

News report

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:03:31

Description

Report on the arrival in Zimbabwe Rhodesia of Lord Soames, the new ambassador, meaning the end of economic sanctions and a return to legality. Rhodesia will become a British Crown colony until elections later in the year. Covers the power handover from Bishop Abel Muzorewa to Lord Soames, the fact that no ceasefire has been announced yet and peacekeeping troops being flown in to monitor the ceasefire. Male reporter not identified.

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Keywords

Armed forces; UK; Ian Smith; Great Britain; Peace treaties; Economic sanctions; Political reform; Zimbabwe; Rhodesia; Patriotic Front; Prime ministers; Conflict resolution; Abel Muzorewa; Lord Soames; Guerrilla activities; Guerilla warfare; Peacekeeping; Diplomats; Salisbury

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