plementation of the Declaration constitutes a continuing source of international conflict, seriously impeding inter­ national co-operation and creating in many regions of the world increasingly dangerous situations likely to threaten international peace and security, 1. Expresses its appreciation to the Special Commit­ tee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples for the work it has accomplished ; 21 Ibid., Seventeenth Session, Annexes, agenda item 25, docu­ ment A/S238. 15 2. Takes note with approval of the methods and procedures which ^he Special Committee has adopted for the discharge of its functions; 3. Solemnly reiterates and reaffirms the objectives and principles enshrined both in the Declaration con­ tained in resolution 1514 (XV) and in resolution 1654 (XVI); 4. Deplores the refusal of certain administering Powers to co-operate in the implementation of the Declaration in territories under their administration; 5. Calls upon the administering Powers concerned to cease forthwith all armed action and repressive measures directed against peoples who have not yet attained independence, particularly against the polit­ ical activities of their rightful leaders; 6. Urges all administering Powers to take imme­ diate steps in order that all colonial territories and peoples may accede to independence without delay in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 5 of the Declaration ; 7. Decides to enlarge the membership of the Spe­ cial Committee established by resolution 1654 (XVI) by the addition of seven new members to be nominated by the President of the General Assembly; 8. Invites the enlarged Special Committee: (<i) To continue to seek the most suitable ways and means for the speedy and total application of the Declaration to all territories which have not yet at­ tained independence; (b) To propose specific measures for the complete application of the Declaration; 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution or statement from the United Nations, focusing on the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. It expresses concerns about the lack of cooperation from certain administering powers, calls for immediate steps towards independence for colonial territories, and decides to enlarge the Special Committee established to oversee this process. These themes suggest that the text is primarily concerned with international relations, governance, and human rights, rather than specific economic or environmental issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations