Gravely concerned about the brutal massacres in Soweto and other areas of South Africa and the in­ carceration of schoolchildren and other persons dem­ onstrating against apartheid and about the continuation of these atrocities in defiance of Security Council res­ olution 392 (1976) of 19 June 1976, Commending the heroism and sacrifices of the South African people in their struggle for liberation, 1. Condemns the racist régime of South Africa for its ruthless repression of the oppressed people of South Africa and other opponents of apartheid; 2. Reaffirms its solidarity with all South Africans struggling against apartheid for the establishment of majority rule and the exercise of their right to self- determination and for the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations; 3. Demands the immediate and unconditional re­ lease of all persons imprisoned or restricted for their involvement in the struggle for liberation in South Africa; 4. Proclaims 11 October the Day of Solidarity with South African Political Prisoners; 5. Requests the Centre against Apartheid, in con­ sultation with the Special Committee against Apartheid, to intensify publicity for the cause of all those per­ secuted for their opposition to apartheid in South Africa. 58th plenary meeting 9 November 1976 D ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions concerning the arms embargo against South Africa, Deeply concerned over the explosive situation in South Africa resulting from the wanton killings by the racist régime of hundreds of peaceful demonstrators against apartheid and racial discrimination, including many schoolchildren, Condemning the racist régime of South Africa for its colonial war against the Namibian people and its repeated acts of aggression against the People's Republic of Angola and the Republic of Zambia, Noting that the racist régime of South Africa has used weapons received from its traditional allies, par­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly, addressing the political situation in South Africa, specifically the apartheid regime, human rights violations, and the use of weapons. It expresses solidarity with the South African people and demands the release of political prisoners. The text does not discuss economic, environmental, or social issues related to development, but rather focuses on political and humanitarian concerns.

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