observe the terms of the Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War of 12 August 1949; 8. Further calls upon the Government of Portugal to observe the terms of the Geneva Convention rela­ tive to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War16 and the Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, both dated 12 August 1949; 9. Urges immediate action by the United Nations Council for Namibia to bring about the application of the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, of 30 August 1955,17 and the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Per­ sons in Time of War and the Geneva Convention rela­ tive to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, both dated 12 August 1949, in Namibia, a Territory under its direct responsibility; 10. Requests the United Nations Council for Na­ mibia to declare expressly applicable to Namibia, a Territory under the direct administration of the United Nations, the international standards on trade-union rights currently in force; 11. Further requests the United Nations Council for Namibia to ensure the implementation of the pro­ visions of paragraph 4 of Economic and Social Coun­ cil resolution 1302 (XLIV) of 28 May 1968 in Na­ mibia, and also to abolish the South West Africa Native Labour Association and enable freely consti­ tuted trade unions to be established as provided for in the relevant international instruments; 12. Requests the Special Committee on the Situa­ tion with regard to the Implementation of the Decla­ ration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, in discharging the tasks en­ trusted to it by the General Assembly, in particular with respect to those Territories in southern Africa i6 United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 75 (1950), No. 973. 17 See First United Nations Congress on the Prevention of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international law and human rights in the context of a specific region, Namibia. It mentions various treaties and conventions related to the treatment of prisoners, civilian persons, and trade unions, as well as the implementation of international standards. This suggests that the text is focused on humanitarian and social issues rather than economic or environmental concerns.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Employment