appreciation to the Secretary-General for his untiring and devoted efforts to achieve the early independence of Na- mibia. We would again assure him of our continued sup port and whole-hearted co-operation. 59. We would also compliment the Acting President of the United Nations Council for Namibia, the Chairman of the Special Commitee against Apmrheid, the Chairman of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and the United Nations Commissioner for Namibia for their valu- able contributions in promoting the cause of Namibian independence, and we renew our plege to extend all possible co-operation to them. 60. The question of Namibia is one of the most poignant examples of the saddest chapters of modern history. The Territory has been a unique responsibility of the United Nations for the last two decades, and we cannot accept any formula outside the framework of the United Nations. On the eve of the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, we must redou,ble our collective efforts to free the Namibian people from the yoke of colonialism. 61. The Pretoria regime must be made to understand that it cannot get away any longer with violations of resolutions adopted by the United Nations. The Security Council obviously has a special responsibility in this regard. In the past it reviewed the situation from time to time but did not take a firm and decisive course of action. This has only encouraged the Pretoria regime to intensify its repression and brutality in Namibia. The time has now come for the Council to proceed urgently, with all the authority at its command and all the resources at its disposal, to secure the speedy implementation of its own resolutions and deci- 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation of Namibia, a territory under United Nations administration, and the efforts to achieve its independence from colonialism. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international relations and politics. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, which are common topics in international relations. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of upholding UN resolutions and promoting human rights.

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