Zimbabwe African People's Union

The Zimbabwe African People's Union was a political party in Zimbabwe.

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It was banned in 1962 by the Rhodesian colonial government, and was later engaged in a guerrilla war against it. The armed wing of ZAPU was known as Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA).

Related Topics:
1962 - Rhodesia - Colonial - Government - Guerrilla war - Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army

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In general ZAPU was a pro-Soviet orientation, whereas ZANU had a pro-Chinese orientation.

Related Topics:
Soviet - Chinese

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In 1980 it contested the first free elections in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe as 'Patriotic Front', but lost to its rival the ZANU. It merged into ZANU-PF in 1987.

Related Topics:
1980 - Election - ZANU - ZANU-PF - 1987

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