QUESTION CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN SOUTHERN RHODESIA26 Decisions At its 1640th meeting, on 16 February 1972, the Council decided to invite the representative of Saudi Arabia to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled: "Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia: "(a) Letter dated 15 February 1972 from the representatives of Guinea, Somalia and the Sudan addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/10540) ;27 " ( b) Fourth report of the Committee established in pursuance of Security Council resolution 253 (1968) (S/10229 and Add.I and 2);28 "(c) Interim report of the Committee established in pursuance of Security Council resolution 253 (1968) (S/10408)."20 At the same meeting, the Council decided, at the request of the representatives of Guinea, Somalia and the Sudan,30 to extend an invitation to Mr. Abel Muzorewa, under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council. Resolution 314 (1972) of 28 February 1972 The Security Council, Having considered the recent developments concern­ ing the question of Southern Rhodesia, Recalling its resolutions 216 (1965) of 12 Novem­ ber 1965, 217 (1965), of 20 November 1965, 221 (1966) of 9 April 1966, 232 (1966) of 16 December 1966, 253 (1968) of 29 May 1968, 277 (1970) of 18 March 1970 and 288 (1970) of 17 November 1970, Gravely concerned that certain States have not com­ plied with the provisions of resolution 253 (1968), 26 Resolutions or decisions on this question were also adopted by the Council in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1971. 27 See Official Records of the Security Council, Twenty­ seventh Year, Supplement for January, February and March 1972. 28 I bid., Twenty-sixth Year, Special Supplement No. 2 and Corr.] and Special Supplement No. 2A. 29 Ibid., Supplement for October, November and December 1971. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a record of a United Nations Security Council meeting, discussing the situation in Southern Rhodesia. The topic seems to be focused on politics and international relations, with no mention of economic, environmental, or social issues related to development, resources, or humanitarian aid. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level discussion among government representatives.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief