ion and opinion in its own country from the explosive situation that has developed in South Africa as a result of the criminal cowardly repression Mr. Botha’s henchmen have unleashed against black men, women, children and old persons who with unparalleled heroism and courage are risking their lives by confronting the shameful system of apartheid. 90. On the other hand, we cannot rule out the possibility that the racists are seeking to provoke through these actions a major confrontation with Angola, with unfore- seeable consequences, with a view to ensuring greater sup- port from their closest allies, in particular the United States, and thus trying to escape their growing intema- tional isolation. 91. It cannot be a coincidence that, only a few days after the repeal of the Clark amendment by the United States Congress, South Africa increased and publicly avowed its support for the UNITA bandits. Nor can the intention of the United States Government, in supressing that amend- ment, be anything other than to encourage the Pretoria racists to continue the escalation of their action against Angola within the framework of its policy of “constructive engagement’* with the fascist Botha. 92. Cuba has on more than one occasion, acting with other Member States, condemned the Washington- Pretoria-Tel Aviv axis. Its murky activities are now being considered by the Council, which is obliged to consider ,practically at the same time the treacherous attack perpe- trated by the Zionist regime of Israel against the peace- loving sister Republic of Tunisia and this cowardly act of aggression by South Africa against Angola. In both cases, the same Power‘is stimulating acts of aggression through its unconditional political, diplomatic, economic and mil- itary support. The “strategic alliance” between the United States and Israel and its policy of “constructive engage- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a political analysis of the situation in South Africa, Angola, and the international relations between these countries and other powers such as the United States, Israel, and Cuba. The text highlights the tensions and conflicts between these countries, particularly in the context of apartheid and colonialism. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text may be a official statement or a report from an international organization.

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