Unilateral Declaration of Independence
Smith's government issues a unilateral declaration of independence from Britain.
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1965 in Zimbabwe
Explore 3 historical events and records for Zimbabwe in 1965.
Historical records for Zimbabwe in 1965
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November
Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI)
Smith declares independence under white minority rule, prompting international sanctions.
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UDI Rejected by Nationalists
ZAPU opposed the Rhodesian government's unilateral declaration of independence because it perpetuated white minority political control.
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