Vile Racism
In recent months the world has been scared by crises, many of which continue to cause destruction and havoc, in spite of the avowed dedication to peace and human welfare, by those who scourge and destroy one another.
This is a tragedy on a scale which defies description but it must cease if man is ever to realize the enlightened destiny which he seeks. But perhaps even more shattering to the conscience of the world than the political and economic wars of this age has been the vile doctrine of racism asserted by the illegal regime of Rhodesia. The disease of apartheid which now contaminates the southern portion of this continent would spread if permitted, but it cannot.
We are thankful to the United Nations which has risen to meet this threat. We are proud to assert that the courage and strength and dedication of every Ethiopian stands ready to meet this threat. We are convinced that the principles of justice and equality which ought to prevail, will prevail because now there is a collective will among men which will not tolerate the violation of these principles and which is supported by the means to enforce them. We know that the men and women of Poland share with us the dedication which will force the eradication of the last vestiges of racism and colonialism from the earth.
Dec 2 1965
His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I
King of Kings of Ethiopia