On this day in 1986, Zambian President Kenneth D. Kaunda accused Britain and the United States of kissing Apartheid, after they refused to impose stronger economic sanctions against South Africa. Excerpt: The Zambian leader told visiting Foreign Secretary Geoffrey Howe: As a fellow human being, Sir Geoffrey, I must welcome you. But as a messenger of what you have come to do in South Africa, you are not welcome at all. Howe, who is on a European Communities peace mission, listened in silence as Kaunda accused him and Reagan of kissing Apartheid, blessing the system. Howe denied the accusation, saying he is trying to end Apartheid peacefully rather than through violence. Kaunda was clearly angered by Reagans speech Tuesday opposing stronger U.S. economic sanctions against Pretoria. He said it was a clear signal to White South Africans that they have nothing to fear from Britain and the United States. Sir Geoffrey, you people will not be forgiven by history. I will tell you that because this thing is about to explode, Kaunda said. Kudos to Kaunda for speaking out! Read the rest here:
Posted on: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000
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