to Colonial Countries and Peoples. The people of Na- mibia are also observing this year the twenty-fifth anni- versary of the founding of SWAPO-their sole authentic representative. The contribution of the United Nations in the field of decolonization is universally recognized and 5 is demonstrated by the threefold increase in the member- ship of this great world body since its inception. It is therefore incumbent upon all of us to do everything pos- sible to remove the last vestiges of colonialism in Na- mibia. 49. It is a tragedy that nearly two decades after the termination of the Mandate of South Africa over Na- mibia, by the United Nations [General Assembly resolu- tion 214.5 (XXl) of 27 October 19661, the racist Pretoria regime continues to maintain its illegal presence in Na- mibia, through its abhorrent policies of repression, racism and racial discrimination based on apartheid. Thousands of Namibians have been murdered, tortured, imprisoned and uprooted from their land for no other reason than their opposition to the abominable practice of apartheid-a system which has been repeatedly con- demned by the United Nations as a crime against the conscience and dignity of mankind. The international community, which has the historic mandate to protect the rights of the Namibian people, cannot remain indif- ferent to the ever-increasing repressive policies of the racist Pretoria regime. In the face of adversity, the heroic Namibian people have shown exemplary courage and determination, and their struggle for freedom and national independence has earned universal respect and support. 50. It is only natural that Bangladesh, which long suf- fered colonial subjugation and paid such a heavy price for its own independence, should stand firmly by the side of the oppressed peoples throughout the world in their just struggle against imperialism, colonialism and racism. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or speech, focusing on the struggle for independence and freedom in Namibia, and the international community's responsibility to support this cause. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, environment, agriculture, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, or humanitarian aid. Instead, it emphasizes the themes of colonialism, apartheid, racism, and the fight for national independence, which suggests that the most fitting categories are those related to politics, human rights, and international relations.

**Category**
Politics, Human Rights