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Rhodesian plane downing sparks mixed international reaction
The Air Rhodesia crash on Sept 3 drew muted global response with Britain urging negotiated peace and Sweden sticking with support for the Patriotic Front. Joshua Nkomo claimed guerrilla responsibility and denied mass killings, while editors in Britain debated blame and the path to Zimbabwe’s transition.
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