UN General Assembly
1976

122. The illegal Smith regime in Zimbabwe, a subject of numerous debates in this Assembly, has suddenly realized that it has been the victim of self-deception. Events have brought home to them the bitter truth that time is not on their side. The freedom of the black majority in Zimbabwe can no longer be negotiated. 123. We are not unaware of the last-minute efforts that are being made from various quarters to avoid further bloodshed. We wish to emphasize, however, that similar initiatives have been taken before by African leaders without success, because of the intransigence and insincerity of Smith and Vorster. Indeed, it is not inopportune to recall the Lusaka Manifesto on Southern Africa and the Victoria Falls meeting sponsored by the great African leader, Mr. Kenneth Kaunda. 124. Given the circumstances surrounding the recent attempt at settlement of the problem of Zimbabwe and Namibia, we would like to express our sincere hope that no secret concessions have been made for which the people of Zimbabwe and Namibia might have to pay dearly in the long run.