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The pamphlet is a reprint of an article in Christianity and Crisis of September 17, 1977 discussing the Carter Administration's policy toward southern Africa. It discusses the United Nations, the Cold War, and the liberation movements. The pamphlet says that President Carter called for an end to Kissinger-style one-man diplomacy, for majority rule "with the protection of minority rights," and for greater U.S. coordination with other countries with interests in the region. People discusses in the pamphlet include Andrew Young, Walter Mondale, Cyrus Vance, Prime Minister Vorster of South Africa, President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, Fatima Meer, and Ambassador Leslie O. Harriman of Nigeria. The pamphlet discusses South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) and the U.S. attitude toward Mozambique and Angola. It also discusses the Christian Institute and U.S. investment in South Africa and Caltex and the Byrd Amendment permitting U.S. importation of Rhodesian chrome in violation of UN sanctions. • Stronger Stance on Apartheid • More Pressure for Namibia • South Africa is the Key • Mammon as Redeemer • The Necessity of Choosing

African Activist Archive

Preaching Freedom, Investing in Oppression: US Policy in Southern Africa

Southern Africa Perspectives

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