موقف جنوب أفريقيا من إعلان استقلال روديسيا من جانب واحد 1965

Abstract EN

Southern Rhodesia declared its independence from Britain in 1965, after several attempts at negotiations to achieve independence, after several meetings and discussions were held with South Africa to ensure its support, and despite warnings from the countries of the world to Smith not to declare, but he went on his way, and announced the imposition of a state of emergency in The country in preparation for the declaration of independence, thus challenging the countries of the world and the British government.

Although South Africa did not officially and explicitly disclose its position in support of Rhodesia, but it provided secret support to the Rhodesian's declaration of independence, in a general framework that does not harm its interests in the southern African region, or its interests and ties with Britain and the countries of the world.

After the United Nations imposed economic sanctions on Rhodesia for what it had done, South Africa assured that the sanctions would not be entirely effective, and encouraged and supported Smith to move forward with his decision.