Resolution 327 (1973) of 2 February 1973 The Security Council, Having heard the statement of the Permanent Rep­ resentative of Zambia to the United Nations,13 Recalling its resolutions on the question of Southern Rhodesia, in particular resolution 232 ( 1966) of 16 December 1966, in which it determined that the situa­ tion in Southern Rhodesia constituted a threat to in­ ternational peace and security, Recalling further resolutions 253 ( 1968) of 29 May 1968 and 277 (1970) of 18 March 1970 im­ posing mandatory sanctions against Southern Rhodesia, particularly the respective provisions therein requesting the international community to extend assistance to Zambia in view of such special economic problems as ,it may be confronted with arising from the carrying out of the decisions of the Security Council, Taking into account the decision of the Government of Zambia to sever immediately all remaining trade and communication links with Southern Rhodesia in com­ plian~e with the decisions of the Security Council and m stnct observance of economic sanctions, Recognizing that such a decision by the Government of Zambia will entail considerable special economic hardships, 1. Commends the Government of Zambia for its decision to sever all remaining economic and trade relations with Southern Rhodesia in compliance with the decisions of the Security Council; 2. Takes cognizance of the special economic hard­ ships confronting Zambia as a result of its decision to carry out the decisions of the Security Council; 3. Decides to entrust the Special Mission, consist­ ing. of four members of the Security Council, referred to m paragraph 9 of resolution 326 ( 1973), assisted by a team of six United Nations experts, to assess the needs of Zambia,, in maintaining alternative systems of road, rail, air and sea communications for the normal flow of traffic; 
**Analysis**
The text focuses on the economic sanctions imposed on Southern Rhodesia and the efforts to support Zambia, a country affected by these sanctions. The resolution aims to assess the needs of Zambia in maintaining alternative communication systems and to provide assistance in this regard. The text does not mention any specific development projects, natural resources, or environmental concerns, but rather concentrates on the economic and logistical implications of the sanctions.

**Category**
Transport and communication, International trade