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| Chapter III |
| Inter-Africa |
| Speech To The First Ethiopian Contingent To The Congo Jul. 17, 1960 |
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| Haile Selassie the First - July 17, 1960 |
When in Our African Continent, the Republic of Congo celebrated its
independence a few weeks ago, Our delegates were sent to Leopoldville to
transmit the message of Our great joy on the happy occasion.
Great as was Our joy then, the present situation that was created in the
Congo Republic has equally touched Our heart with deep sorrow.
We had earlier communicated Our readiness and desire to give full aid
directed at bringing internal peace and security to the Congo both with the
authorities there and with Mr. Dag Hammarskjoeld, the United Nations
Secretary-General.
Under Our obligation for the Collective Security of the world Our
significant role in Korea is only too well known.
Mr. Dag Hammarskjoeld, in accordance with the Security Council
Resolution, has asked Us for military and air force assistance for the
Congo. As it coincided with Our own wish and desire to safeguard the
unity, independence and internal security of the Congo inasmuch as We
uphold the Charter of the United Nations and have abiding loyalty in the
principle of Collective Security, We have granted the request made to Us
and have decided to send you officers and men to fulfil such a high
mission.
We have an unswerving belief that during your stay in the country to
which duty has called you, you will deport yourselves in honour and avoid
all acts that may belittle you in the eyes of others, discharging your duties
with kindness and consideration for others in a manner to uphold peace
and the law for the honour of your motherland and your Emperor.
That being a place where it is possible to reveal one's readiness to defend
oppression against Africa, you are invited to represent your country, well
known for its pride, showing her love and courage. Even when faced
with those who do not relent, continue to demonstrate love and
consideration until obliged to resort to self-defence.
independence a few weeks ago, Our delegates were sent to Leopoldville to
transmit the message of Our great joy on the happy occasion.
Great as was Our joy then, the present situation that was created in the
Congo Republic has equally touched Our heart with deep sorrow.
We had earlier communicated Our readiness and desire to give full aid
directed at bringing internal peace and security to the Congo both with the
authorities there and with Mr. Dag Hammarskjoeld, the United Nations
Secretary-General.
Under Our obligation for the Collective Security of the world Our
significant role in Korea is only too well known.
Mr. Dag Hammarskjoeld, in accordance with the Security Council
Resolution, has asked Us for military and air force assistance for the
Congo. As it coincided with Our own wish and desire to safeguard the
unity, independence and internal security of the Congo inasmuch as We
uphold the Charter of the United Nations and have abiding loyalty in the
principle of Collective Security, We have granted the request made to Us
and have decided to send you officers and men to fulfil such a high
mission.
We have an unswerving belief that during your stay in the country to
which duty has called you, you will deport yourselves in honour and avoid
all acts that may belittle you in the eyes of others, discharging your duties
with kindness and consideration for others in a manner to uphold peace
and the law for the honour of your motherland and your Emperor.
That being a place where it is possible to reveal one's readiness to defend
oppression against Africa, you are invited to represent your country, well
known for its pride, showing her love and courage. Even when faced
with those who do not relent, continue to demonstrate love and
consideration until obliged to resort to self-defence.
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