THE MOZAhEICJÍ STUDENT AND hOZJJÍBICAK REVOLUTION
UNEMO is now in its third year of existence. We heave gone through
several internal and external problems of an organizational and functional
nature. We have improved in many points, though much still remains to
be done.
One of the most acute problems that confronted us, as we came into
existence in 19^1, was the existence of core than one political party,
all of which were determined to fight for the liberation of our fatherland.
As could be expected, although all the parties had sinil-.r
objectives the differences of socio-political doctrines or Leans of
action made it difficult for UNi340 to deal simultaneously with every
one of them. And, since we believe that effective action can only be
carried through if there is a concerted effort against the enemy, UNEMO
urged the unity of the then existing political parties, both for the
preservation cf national unity which was often threatened by some unr
opportune regional "clingings11 and also for a better coordination of
every effort against Portuguese OOlonlftliaWi in Mozambique.  Fortunately,
within the first year of our existence we had the chance of participating in the Congress which brought about the unity of the political
parties into one movement of all forces against the colonial systea--—
which oppresses our people.  _*-> — ~"~ '
Thus FRELIMO. came inter existence in response to needs stemming
_ Iron the nature of our struggle--a struggle that demands unified and
concerted efforts of all whose sole aspiration is to free Mozambique
from Portuguese domination and establish a new and better value system
(political, economic and social)•
It is evident that the perspectives of those who formed the Front
were quite diverse and conditioned by several environmental factors; i
however, there was enough room for accommodation at least of the .
principle interests of each group, which are of prime importance to
the country as a whole,  und we also wr?nt to believe that there «as	
only one consequential principleof expediency or action, for the Portuguese fascist regime does not offer but one wry—the armed struggle'.
Therefore, unity of the then existing political parties was necessary
and urgent.  Unity came about but obviously without serious commitment
on the part of some political leaders.  In this way, solidarity within
the Front's executive was lagging, and. cooperation almost impossible.
And. everyone saw what followed, thereafter. 2.    . . .....     :3] •• ry
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Now, UN£KO is facing a more serious problem, the problem of those
whose personal pride is paramount in their decision making process.
It is the problem of personalities, the problems of those who want a
Congress for unity every year, fur every time they are presidents of
a new political club.
The Mozambican students should consider seriously the question
of those who gamble on the plight- of a suffering nation. ,
Joao Nhambiu