economic difficulties arising from the serious interference with its internal and external movements of goods and persons following the declaration by south Africa of the independence of the so-called Transkei bantustan. The initial programme consisted ot an emergency programme related to the immediate impact of the border closure, mainly for internal transportation, civil aviation and foodi and an accelerated development programme, designed to enhance Lesothors capability to implement fully the United Nations resolutions on apartheid and bantustans. 159. A subseguent special programme of economic assistance, consisting of l0 specific projects, was formulated in response to Security Council resolution 527 (1982) of 15 December 1982 in connection with South Africa rs attack on Lesotho's capital, l,laseru, on 9 December Lg82, and dealt with the refugee situation and its vulnerability to South African military and economic pressures' I70. The most recent report of the Secretary-General on assistance to Lesotho (A/39/3851, was dated 17 September 1984. The basis of that report $tas a review mission undertaken from 14 to 20 l,!ay 1984. The mission also participated in the Lesotho round-table conference which took place concurrently. As a result of the mission, the project proposals contained in the initial special programme of economic assistance that remain unfunded have been incorporated in the proposals submitted by the Government to the round-table conference. It is the intention of the @vernment to pursue these projects within that context' The present report will briefly review the current economic situation of Lesotho and the assistance requirements of the lO specific projects formulated in response to Security Council resolution 527 (1982). 171. Lesothors size, its economic limited natural resources result Republic of South Africa. One ofEconomic situation I. The economy history and unigue geographic position and its in a very high level of dependence upon the
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the economic situation of Lesotho, its dependence on South Africa, and the assistance provided by the United Nations in response to the border closure and attacks. It highlights the country's vulnerability to external pressures and the need for economic development and assistance.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief