10. I should also like to take this opportunity to congrat- ulate the representative of Thailand on the effective manner in which he conducted the work of the Council during the month of May. 11. Guatemala is taking part in the debate on the ques- tion of Namibia because we are concerned over recent events, which affect the interests and daily life of the popu- lation of the Territory and which endanger international peace and security. 12. Once again the Council finds it necessary to discuss the question of Namibia, as it already has on innumerable occasions. The General Assembly has been dealing with this matter for 20 years and has adopted a number of resolutions demanding Namibian independence, but those resolutions have been completely ignored. In its resolution 2145 (XXI) of 26 October 1966, the General Assembly terminated South Africa’s mandate over the Territory of Namibia, and the United Nations assumed direct responsibility for the administration of the Territory and the preparation of a programme that would allow the Namibian people to exer- cise its right to self-determination and independence. Then the General Assembly adopted resolution 2372 (XXII) of 12 June 1968, recommending that the Security Council urgently take measures, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, to ensure the imme- diate removal of the South African presence from Namibia and to secure for Namibia its independence in accordance with resolution 2145 (XXI). Subsequently the Council reaf- firmed the legal responsibility of the United Nations in relation to Namibia, and it adopted resolution 435 (1978), which my Government fully supports. 13. Guatemala feels enough time has passed and every avenue has been explored to bring about an orderly, peace- ful transition to independent life in Namibia within a uni- fled, integrated territory. We believe that resolution 435 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of Guatemala in the United Nations, discussing the situation in Namibia and the efforts made by the UN to achieve independence for the country. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the topic is likely related to international relations and politics.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief