to extend an invitation to Mr. Marcelino dos Santos, Mr. Gil Fernandes and Mr. Manuel Jorge, under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council. At its 1673rd meeting, on 16 November 1972, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Uganda and Morocco to participate, without vote, in the discus­ sion of the question. At its 1674th meeting, on 17 November 1972, the Council decided to invite the representative of Cuba to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question. Resolution 322 (1972) of 22 November 1972 The Security Council, Having examined the situation in Angola, Guinea (Bissau) and Cape Verde, and Mozambique, Recalling its resolution 312 (1972) of 4 February 1972, Also recalling General Assembly resolutions 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960, containing the Declara­ tion on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countrie,s and Peoples, and 2918 (XXVII) of 14 No­ vember 1972, on the question of Territories under Portuguese administration, Taking note of the reports of the Special Com­ mittee on the Situation with regard to the Implementa­ tion of the Declaration on the Granting of Inde­ pendence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, 48 Considering that the Organization of African Unity recognizes the liberation movements of Angola, Guinea 48 See Official Records of the General Assembly, Twenty­ seventh Session, Supplement No. 23 (A/8723/Rev.1), chaps. II, III and X. 12 (Bissau) and Cape V crde, and Mozambique as the le­ gitimate representatives of the peoples of those Terri­ tories, Having heard the statements of the representatives of Member States and of Mr. Marcelino dos Santos,4n Mr. Gil Fcrnandes1:i and Mr. Manuel Jorge,rio who were invited under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure to participate in the consideration of the question, Conscious of the urgent need to avert further human 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a situation related to decolonization and independence of several African countries, namely Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and Mozambique, from Portuguese colonial rule. The language used suggests a focus on political and humanitarian aspects rather than economic or social development.

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