The introduction of the draft resolution in document S/10928 on behalf of the African members of the Council by the representative of Kenya during our meeting yester- day /I 714th meeting] requires, in our view, that we make some remarks about the value and practical effectiveness of sanctions imposed pursuant to Security Council resolution 253 (1968) against the rebel colony of Ian Smith resulting from the initiative of the administering Power, which is and remains the United Kingdom. 32. It has become apparent with time, and because of the behaviour of a number of States which deliberately chose to violate the economic blockade, that it has become necessary to strengthen the provisions of resolution 2.53 (I 968), which would remain inoperative if sanctions were not extended to South Africa and Portugal. It is therefore essential that those who affirm their support for the principles of self-determination of the Zimbabwe people should cease to practise a two-faced policy consist- ing of affirming their adherence to the principles of self-determination of peoples-which in Rhodesia implies the overthrow of the racist minority-and, on the other hand, to foster the maintenance in power of this minority racist rebel regime by systematically opposing the applica- tion of Chapter VII of the Charter to Portugal and South Africa. This is nothing but the policy of the ostrich. As long as sanctions are not extended to Pretoria and Lisbon, de facto allies of Salisbury, the provisions of resolution 253 (1968) will be a mere illusion. We must impose upon the advocates of racism and apartheid in southern Africa, in addition to the weapons embargo, the compulsory sanc- tions provided for in the draft resolution in document Sf 10928. 33. In the light of repeated violations of sanctions since their institution in 1968, States Members of the United 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing the imposition of economic sanctions against certain countries (Portugal and South Africa) and the need to strengthen the provisions of a previous resolution (resolution 253 (1968)) to achieve the goals of self-determination for the people of Zimbabwe (now known as Rhodesia). The text highlights the hypocrisy of some states that support the principles of self-determination but do not take concrete actions to achieve it. The focus is on the economic and political aspects of the situation, rather than other areas such as health, education, or culture.

**Category**
International trade, Industry