South Africa is at an historic crossroads. A concourse of internal and favourable international circumstances can finally enable it to thrust the door wide open to the solution of a crisis that has plagued not only that country but the entire region for many decades. The United Nations, which in recent years has reasserted itself as a unique forum for the solution of the most complex international problems, bears a special responsibility to see to it that this opportunity is fully used. Perhaps we need not look for a better example of what our Organization can do than the one next door: its role in Namibia's accession to independence has also helped bring about the extinction of one of the most dangerous crises in that part of the world. JB/15 A/44/PV.97 58 (Mr. Pejic, Yugpglayia) There is no doubt that, by adopting the Declaration of the special session on apartheid, the United Nations has fulfilled one of its obligations in that field. However, it is only by committing itself to its implementation that the world Organization will carry out its responsibility in full. Only after the people of South Africa has finally achieved its inalienable right to live in freedom and democracy, free of racial segregation and oppression, and in a united country, shall we all be able to say that an important job has been done to the benefit of all. Non-aligned countries, Yugoslavia included, will invest their best effort to see that goal achieved. Mrs. DIALLO (Senegal) (interpretation from French)s In our opinion, this debate, in which my delegation is particularly pleased to take part, is important for three reasons. First it is important because in the light of developments in South Africa since the sixteenth special session of the General Assembly, it will enable us to 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation in South Africa and the role of the United Nations in addressing the crisis, which is primarily a political and social issue related to apartheid and human rights. The text does not mention specific economic or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the need for the United Nations to fulfill its responsibility in promoting democracy and freedom in South Africa.

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