International Court of Justice that have declared South Africa’s occupation of Namibia illegal. Although on this occasion I have not come here to talk about Nicaragua, it is impossible for me not to mention how similar the imperial- ist behaviour against the Nicaraguan and other Central American peoples is to the imperialist practices and poli- cies in southern Africa. Only by rectifying these policies, which have no support from the international community or the people of the United States, will the United States Government acquire the moral authority to participate in the commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the Organization. Until Namibia is free, independent and non- aligned, a doubtful light will be cast on the very founda- tions, purposes and objectives of the Organization. 81. Some Western United States allies, which have in the past in one way or another practised similar policies towards South Africa, have equal responsibility. The intransigence, the rejection of Security Councit and Gen- eral Assembly resolutions, the arrogance and the obvious manoeuvres of the South African’ Government are the result of the consistent and persistent criminal support the current United States Administration extends to the abom- inable Pretoria rtgime. 82. It should be recalled that it was the current United States Administration which, after somelprogress had been made in the talks on granting independence t6 Namibia, invented for the benefit of South Africa the pretext of the presence of Cuban troops in Angola and demanded their withdrawal as a pre-condition for granting independence to the Namibian nation. The international community has rejected this link as being totally improper and false, Only Pretoria and its allies in Washington continue to cling to that approach. 83. That is in direct contrast with the truly constructive and flexible policy of SWAPO, which is directed towards a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international politics and diplomacy, specifically the relationship between the United States and South Africa, as well as the situation in Namibia and Central America. It highlights the similarities between the US's treatment of Nicaragua and its support for apartheid in South Africa. The text also touches on the topic of international organizations and their relevance to the situation.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief