1960s in France military support. However, de Gaulle supported the principle of a just settlement for both the Arab and Jewish refugees of the Middle East within the framework of the United Nations. This was stated upon the adoption of UN Resolution 242, in his press conference of 27 November 1967 and contained in his letter to David Ben-Gurion dated 9 January 1968. During Nigeria's civil war of 1967-1970, de Gaulle's government supported the Republic of Biafra in its struggle to gain independence from Nigeria. Despite lack of official recognition, de Gaulle provided covert military assistance through France's former African colonies. The United
Campaign for an Independent and Neutral Switzerland Campaign for an Independent and Neutral Switzerland The Campaign for an Independent and Neutral Switzerland ( or "AUNS", or "ASIN", or "ASNI"), abbreviated to AUNS, is a political organisation in Switzerland that supports Swiss independence and neutrality. The AUNS was founded on June 19, 1986, formed out of the Committee Against UN Membership (), shortly after a was successfully defeated. Its founders were Christoph Blocher of the SVP and of the FDP. Throughout its history, the AUNS has had some success. It successfully opposed referendums on abolishing the military ( & 2001), joining the European Economic Area (1992), joining the