ple’s Republic of Angola and the front-line States. It con- tinuously treats with disregard, scorn and utter contempt the basic principles governing inter-State relations that are enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. 43. The Group of African States strongly condemns this latest act of unprovoked aggression against Angola. That act is unacceptable to us, and we wish to state unequivo- cally that these events ,have gone on for far too long. 44. The fundamental refrain that continues to manifest itself in the ongoing debates in the General ‘Assembly is how to strengthen the Organization, especially in regard to its peace and security functions. The credibility of the’secu- rity Council in its primary function-namely,.thk ,mainte- nance of international peace and security-is severely jeopardized when the Council cannot be seen to act deci- sively, effectively and objectively when acts of aggression and breaches of the peace are blatantly committed. 45. On behalf of the Group of African States, I call on the Council to recall the seventh preambular paragraph ‘and operative paragraph 1 of resolution 571 (1985) and to raise ihe follo;lling-questions: . _ -First, having established that racist South Africa has consistently and with impunity committed acts of aggression, what decisive action will the Council take? -Secondly, having also established beyond doubt that South Africa habitually contravenes the Charter and that Article 39 of the Charter provides options for action against violations of the Charter, which option will the Council adopt? -Thirdly, is it possible that there are interests so strong and so committed to the support of South Africa in its aggression that they will resist all attempts to take action to halt this aggression? -Fourthly, is it possible that political-strategic interests have become so entrenched that they override the fun- damental Charter consideration of halting acts of aggression and maintaining peace and security? 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement condemning an act of aggression by South Africa against Angola, and urging the United Nations Security Council to take decisive action to maintain international peace and security. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues related to Angola or South Africa, but rather focuses on the principles of international relations and the actions of the Security Council.

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