resources by the transnational corporations, and the enslavement of the African majority in South Africa and Namibia. 61. On the positive side, the debate reassured our oppressed but struggling people of the endless support that we continue to enjoy from the overwhelming majority of the nations, peoples and Governments of the world. We know that we can count on their increased all-round mate- rial assistance. Virtually all the speakers strongly con- demned the racist regime for its decision to install in Namibia a puppet administration composed of Namibian reactionaries and traitors. The racists were warned to desist from that dangerous course, but they contemptu- ously ignored the demand of the international community and proceeded, using brute force to seek to rearrange the instruments of their colonial and illegal rule. They did this, imposing yet another fait accompli, even as the Council was considering the question of Namibia. 62. In the course of the debate we also heard speeches being made by South Africa’s friends, which have always shielded it in the Council. They too sounded tough in their pronouncements against the racist Pretoria regime. But speech-making is one thing, and taking concrete action is another thing altogether. 63. Among a series of soul-searching questions that we asked of this august body at the beginning of the debate was the following: “Is this not the time for the Security 6 lcil to declare that enough is enough?” [2583rd meet- rkwa. 1491. Just a short while ago the Council was called upon lo sponsors of draft resolution S/17284/Rev.2, as or revised, to take a unanimous decision on it. That enjoyed our wholehearted support. It was the bare num that we could take back to our suffering people :assurance that the Council has fully assumed its bnsibilities in respect of the independence process of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by an organization or government, discussing a specific issue related to international politics and human rights. The focus is on the situation in South Africa and Namibia, with mentions of colonialism, racism, and the struggle for independence. The text also touches on the role of the international community and the United Nations in addressing these issues.

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