decided to invite the representative of Mauritius to partici­ pate, without vote, in the discussion of the question. 41 Ibid., Supplement /or July, Au1n1st and September J 9 76. 42 Ibid., document S/12154. 12 Resolution 393 (1976) ot' 30 July 1976 The Security Council, Taking note of the letter of the representative of the Republic of Zambia contained in document S/ 12147,4 1 HaPing co11sidered the statement of the Minister for foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia,4 3 Gravely concerned at the numerous hostile and un­ provoked acts by South Africa violating the sovereignty, air space and territorial integrity of the Republic of Zambia, resulting in death and injury of innocent people as well as in the destruction of property and culminating on 11 July 1976 in an armed attack which resulted in the regrettable loss of 24 innocent lives and the injury of 45 other persons, Gravely concerned at South Africa's use of the inter­ national Territory of Namibia as a base for attacking neighbouring African countries, Reaffirming the legitimacy of the struggle of the people of Namibia to liberate their country from the illegal occupation of the racist regime of South Africa, Convinced that the continuance of the deteriorating situation in southern Africa could constitute a threat to international peace and security, Conscious of the need to take effective steps for the prevention and removal of threats to international peace and security, Recalling its resolution 300 ( 1971) of 12 October 197 J , which, inter alia, called upon South Africa to respect fully the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Zambia, Bearing in mind that all Member States must refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political issue related to international relations, specifically a conflict between South Africa and Zambia, and the actions taken by the United Nations Security Council to address the situation. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level political or international organization document.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief