The US Seven Point Proposal

1. There must be a peaceful solution to the conflict and a cessation of all attacks on civilians.

2. Democracy in Mozambique is based on freedom of expression, association and economic opportunity.

3. All Mozambican citizens have the right to participate in the political, social, cultural and economic life of the nation and in the determination of national policies.

4. The people are sovereign and have the right to make decisions involving their governance.

5. National reconciliation and unity shall be guiding principles in the peace process.

6. All parties shall recognize the legitimacy of the Republic of Mozambique and its constitution, institutions, and the fundamental laws emanating from them.

7. Fundamental changes in the existing order within the Republic of Mozambique are to be brought about peacefully and democratically.

Presented to Afonso Dhlakama in Nairobi by Ed Fugit, US Chargé d’affaires in Harare on 7 December 1989.

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