appear helpless in the face df such violation of intema- tional law and contempt for values shared by the vast majority of mankind. The members of the Council have a duty to posterity to sacrifice parochial interests for a har- monious future. The Council must fulfil its mandate and maintain its credibility by the use of the appropriate pro+ sions of the Charter to maintain international peace and security in that part of the world. In that regard, Articles 41 and 42 of the Charter, which provide measures a step short of the use of armed force, are appropriate to under- score firmly the determination of the international commu- nity not to condone the continuous acts of armed terror and carnage by South Africa against neighbouring coun- tries, especially Angola. 54. On 3 October [2612th meeting3, we heard a surprising statement from the representative of South Africa. First, he accused the Council of fomenting violence in Angola by appealing, in resolution 571 (1985), to Member States to assist Angola in the defence of its territorial integrity. One would want’ to know from the South Africans why it should be necessary for anyone to do that if the Govern- ment and people of Angola were left alone to live in peace. Who, may we ask, is arming and training Savimbi’s crimi- nal ‘gang to kill and maim innocent civilians in Angola? Who sent a commando group into Angola in an aborted attempt to blow up oil installations in Cabinda Province? And who has twice in less than a fortnight invaded Ango- Iah territory and violated its sovereignty? In the face of these blatant acts of aggression by South Afrida against Angola, can anyone legitimately deny Angola its right to defend its sovereignty and td receive assistance for that purpose from whatever source it desires? 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a representative of the United Nations, addressing the violation of international law and human rights by South Africa, particularly in its relations with Angola. The text focuses on the conflict and aggression perpetrated by South Africa, and the need for the international community to take action to maintain peace and security in the region. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is intended for an official or international audience.

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