THE SITUATION IN NAMIBIA13 In the course of its meetings in Africa14, the Security Council adopted the following resolutions relating ,to this question. Resolution 309 ( 1972) of 4 February 1972 The Security Council, Having examined further the question of Namibia, and without prejudice -to other rewlutions adopted by the Security Council on this matter, Recognizing the special responsibility and obligation of the United Nations towards the people and Territory of Namibia, Reaffirming once again the inalienable and impre­ scriptible right of the people of Namibia to self-deter­ mination and independence, Reaffirming also ·the national unity and territorial integrity of Namibia, 1. Invites the Secretary-General, in consultation and close co-operation with a group of the Security Council, composed of the representatives of Argentina, Somalia and Yugoslavia, to initiate as soon as possible contacts with all parties concerned, with a view to establishing the necessary conditions so as to enable the people of Namibia, freely and with strict regard to the principle of human equality, to exercise their right to self-determination and independence, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations; 2. Calls upon the Government of South Africa to co-operate fully with the Secretary-General in the implementation of the present resolution; 3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the implementation of the present resolution not later than 31 July 1972. Adopted at the 1638th meeting hy 14 votes to none.15 Resolution 310 (1972) of 4 February 1972 The Security Council, Taking note of the statement of the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania,16 in his capacity as current Chairman of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity, 13 Resolutions or decisions on this question were also adopted by the Council in 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1971. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council regarding the situation in Namibia, a country with a complex political history. The resolution focuses on the right to self-determination and independence of the Namibian people, as well as the responsibility of the UN and the international community to support this goal. Given the political and humanitarian aspects of the text, it is likely that the most fitting category is related to international relations or humanitarian aid.

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