anniversary, is capable of playing a fundamental role for peace, freedom and justice in the world. 118. The independence of Namibia has been on the agenda of the United Nations since its inception. It is true that some other problems have also preoccupied the United Nations from the very beginning and still await solutions. But the Namibian problem has a unique charac- teristic, Since the General Assembly terminated South Africa’s Mandate in 1966, Namibia has come under the 12 direct responsibility of the United Nations, The Organiza- tion therefore has a special commitment towards Namibia, a commitment that it has been unable to fulfil for 20 years. 119. On the other hand, there is no other problem for which the international community has unanimously approved terms for a settlement. Resolution 435 (1978) prepares the ground for the exercise of the right of self- determination by the people of Namibia through free elec- tions under the auspices and supervision of the United Nations. The plan evolved by the Council, which has also been endorsed by South Africa, still continues to be the only acceptable legal and political basis for an equitable solution to the question of Namibia. 120. The problem that we face now is to implement the resolution of the Council, and in this field the South Afri- can Government has succeeded so far in its dilatory tactics and procrastination. Despite the efforts of the Council, the OAU, the Secretary-General and the contact group and the constructive spirit shown by SWAP0 and the front-line States, South Africa has refused to abide by the letter and spirit of the Council resolution, injected extraneous issues into the negotiating process, which has to deal exclusively with the ‘implementation of the United Nations plan, increased its military presence in Namibia, reinforced its 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the political situation in Namibia and the efforts of the United Nations to achieve independence and self-determination for the country. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely related to international relations and politics. The text also mentions the role of the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity, and the Secretary-General, which further supports the hypothesis that this text is related to international politics and diplomacy.

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International relations, Politics