QUESTION CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN SOUTHERN RHODESIA 6 Decisions At its 1276th meeting, on 9 April 1966, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Sierra Leone and Algeria to participate, without vote, in the dis­ cussion of the item entitled " Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia: letters dated 2 and 30 August 1963 addressed to the President of the Secu­ rity Council on behalf of the representatives of thirty­ two Member States (S/5382 7 and S/5409 7): Letter dated 7 April 1966 from the Deputy Permanent Repre­ sentative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to rhe President of the Security Council (S/7235) ".8 At its 1277th meeting, on 9 April 1966, the Council ,Jec:ded to invite the representatives of Kenya and 0rc~ece to participate, without vote, in the discussion ol ,.'le question. i{esolution 221 (1966) of 9 April 1966 The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 216 (1965) of 12 November 1965 and 217 (1965) of 20 November 1965 and in parti­ cular its call to all States to do their utmost to break off economic relations with Southern Rhodesia, includ­ ing an embargo on oil and petroleum products, Gravely concerned at reports that substantial supplies of oil may reach Southern Rhodesia as the result of an oil tanker having arrived at Beira and the approach of a further tanker which may lead to the resumption 1 of pumping through the Companhia do Pipeline Mo,;am­ bique Rodesias pipeline with the acquiescence of the Portuguese authorities, Considering that such supplies will afford great assistance and encouragement to the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia, thereby enabling it to remain longer in being, 1. Determines that the resulting situation constitutes a threat to the peace; 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political situation, specifically the embargo on oil and petroleum products to Southern Rhodesia, which is a territory that is currently under the control of an illegal regime. This suggests that the category should be related to international relations, politics, and conflict.

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