Politics & Government

Haile Selassie's Plea for Assistance

Emperor Haile Selassie of Abyssinia appealed to the League of Nations, seeking help against Italy's aggressive invasion of his nation. He delivered an impassioned speech at the League's headquarters in Geneva, urging member states to uphold collective security and defend his country's sovereignty. This appeal highlighted not only the plight of Abyssinia under fascist aggression but also the inadequacies in the League's response to member states facing military invasions.

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