The Eclipse Of Zimbabwe

The regime at the time had no regard for human rights, minority rule reigned supreme. It was a difficult time. People at home and abroad had to sacrifice their lives under the banner of total freedom. In fact the world at large, the United Nations, Organisation of African Unity and other world bodies were in solidarity with the down-trodden black masses. Conferences and meetings convened in many capitals to address the Rhodesia problem.

Individuals and groups emerged and came up with strategies in an effort to remove Ian Smith from power. Talks proved futile and people had to resort to armed struggle for the total liberation of Zimbabwe. Frontline States saw it all, many a times did people in these countries sacrifice their lives. Smith, who had unilaterally declared Rhodesia independent still remained adamant to change, he insisted that there will be no independence in his life time.