Harold Wilson30 October 1965
In a broadcast rules out military intervention if Rhodesia declares UDI
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In a broadcast rules out military intervention if Rhodesia declares UDI
Rhodesia declares Unilateral Declaration of Independence
The OAU calls members to break with Britain if Smith's regime is not brought down
Wilson agrees to recognise Ian Smith & negotiate with him. OAU countries will break off relations if Smith's regime is not broken by December
Talks to resolve the Rhodesia UDI break down
Attends talks to determine the future of Rhodesia on the HMS Tiger off Gibraltar
On the Tiger offers Smith deferral of majority rule for a decade & legalizing Rhodesia. Holds talks on HMS Tiger with Ian Smith to discuss the future of Rhodesia
Rhodesia rejects terms offered on board the HMS Tiger by Harold Wilson
Holds talks with Ian Smith about Rhodesia on board HMS Fearless at Gibraltar
The Anglo-Rhodesian talks in Salisbury end in deadlock
Smith accepts Kissingers proposals for 2 yr transition to black majority rule
Britain agrees a 5 African nation request for a conference for transitional Government
Ivor Richard, chairman of the Geneva conference, visits South African PM Vorster
Says that Britain will forward new proposals for Rhodesia
Goes on national TV to discuss the constitutional crisis in Rhodesia
Ian Smith rejects the British proposals for a Rhodesian settlement
Ian Smith rejects the British proposals for a Rhodesian settlement
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