Margaret Thatcher's UK government was aware of the killings but remained silent on the matter, cautious not to anger Mugabe and threaten the safety of white Zimbabweans
Boma la Margaret Thatcher la ku UK likudziwa za kupha anthuwa koma lidakhala chete pankhaniyi, kusamala kuti asakwiyitse Mugabe ndikuwopseza chitetezo cha azungu a Zimbabwe