Resolution 218 (1965) of 13 November 1965 The Security Council, Having examined the question of the situation in the Territories under Portuguese administration submitted by thirty-two African States, Recal/ing its resolutions 180 (1963) of 31 July and 183 (1963) of 11 December 1963, Noting with deep concern the continued refusai of Portugal to take the necessary steps to implement the aforementioned resolutions of the Security Council, Considering that, in spite of the measures laid down by the Security Council in paragraph 5 of resolution 180 (1963), the Government of Portugal is intensifying its measures of repression and its military operations against the African population with a view to defeating their legitimate hopes of achieving self-determination and independence, Convinced that the implementation of the pertinent resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly, and in particular Council resolutions 180 (1963) and 183 (1963), is the only means to achieve a peaceful solution of the question of Portuguese Terri­ tories in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, Recal/ing General Assembly resolution 1514(XV) of 14 December 1960, 1. Affirms that the situation resulting from the policies of Portugal both as regards the African population of its colonies and the neighbouring States seriously disturbs international peace and security; 2. Deplores the failure of the Govemment of Portugal to comply with previous resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly and to recognize the right of the peoples under its administration to self-determination and independence; 3. Reaffirms the interpretation of the principle of self-determination as laid down in General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) and in Security Council resolu­ tion 183 (1963); 4. Calls upon Portugal to give immediate effect in the Territories under its administration to the principle of self-determination as referred to in paragraph 3 above; 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a resolution by the United Nations Security Council regarding the situation in Portuguese colonies, specifically the right of the African population to self-determination and independence. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues related to the colonies, but rather focuses on the political and human rights aspects. Therefore, it is likely that the category is related to international relations or human rights.

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