Front for the Liberation of Zimbabwe

Front for the Liberation of Zimbabwe

The Front for the Liberation of Zimbabwe (FROLIZI) was a militant nationalist organization that fought against the government of Rhodesia from its founding in October 1971 until it merged into the African National Congress on 6 December 1974.Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. "Zimbabwe: Report of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence By Australia Parliament." Page 140.] Dissatisfied members of the Zimbabwe African People's Union and the Zimbabwe African National Union formed FROLIZI.Tabata, I. B. "Imperialist Conspiracy in Africa." Page 110.] James Chikerema led the organization as its President.Nyangoni, Wellington Winter. "Africa in the United Nations System." Page 141]

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