to a message from his Angolan counterpart Mr. Alfonso van Dunem, had emphasized that the Ger­ man Democratic Republic would continue to show firm solidarity with Angola and shared the Angolan Government's concern at the deteriorating situation in southern Africa and the resulting dangers for peace and stability in the region. Mr. Fischer had added that the dangerous plans against Angola formed part of the policy of the most aggressive imperialist circles in their struggle for domination, a policy aimed also at undermining a political settlement of the question of Namibia and perpetuating the apartheid system in South Africa. Finally, he had emphasized that the implementation of Angola's realistic proposals would lead to a just, lasting and peaceful settlement of the problems in the region, including the Namibian problem. 28. Between 1 January 1985 and the present, the Security Council had had to deal with the alarming situation in South Africa more than 10 times and, in numerous resolutions, had resolutely condemned the racist regime for its peace-threatening policies. The circumstances which enabled that regime permanent­ ly to disregard the demands of the Security Council and of the overwhelming majority of States Members of the United Nations were the constant collabora­ tion it received from certain imperialist Powers and from corporations under their jurisdiction. Although the Commission on Human Rights at its 1986 session had reaffirmed in its resolution 1986/5 that any form of assistance given to the racist regime constituted a hostile act against the oppressed people of southern Africa in their struggle for freedom and indepen­ dence and obstructed efforts aimed at the elimina­ tion of colonialism, apartheid and racial discrimina­ tion in South Africa and Namibia, those Powers continued their support for the Pretoria regime in many ways and on various flimsy pretexts, even 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic communiqué discussing political tensions and conflicts in southern Africa, specifically mentioning Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. It emphasizes the need for a peaceful settlement of the region's problems and criticizes certain powers for their support of the apartheid regime. The language used is formal and official, suggesting a government or international organization document. Given the focus on political issues and international relations, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to international affairs.

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