was starting to move towards change. It was clear, discrimination had been institutionalized in order to however, that the ultimate aim of those measures was to strengthen and prolong the life of apartheid. The 8General Assembly resolution 3068 (XXVIII), annex. 6th meeting-30 April 1986 27 deprive the majority of the population of their most elementary rights and to continue the illegal domina­ tion and colonial exploitation of Namibia. The oppression generated by the apartheid system was at the root of the violence and instability in South Africa and Namibia, which were being transmitted also to the other States of the region as a result of the aggressive policies of the Pretoria Government. 70. The application of sanctions by the Security Council in accordance with Chapter VII of the Charter could produce useful results in the effort to put an end to apartheid. On behalf of the Govern­ ment and people of Argentina, his delegation ap­ pealed to the South African Government to arrange for the immediate and unconditional release of Nelson Mandela. 71. In addition, the United Nations must act with an awareness of other more subtle instances of discrimination, such as that to which migrant work­ ers were subjected, often on racial grounds, in various developed countries. 72. Mr. ABOU-HADID (Syrian Arab Republic) said that the activities that were part of the Pro­ gramme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination had been con­ ceived to eliminate racism, racial discrimination and the apartheid system, and therefore his Government fully supported them. However, it was clear from the Secretary-General's report (E/1986/ 15) that there were reasons for concern, because the activities had not met the expectations of those suffering those scourges. 73. Indeed, in South Africa an entire people was enduring the oppression imposed by a white racist 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political and social issue, specifically the topic of apartheid and racial discrimination in South Africa and Namibia. It mentions the oppression of a people, the deprivation of elementary rights, and the need for action to combat racism and racial discrimination. The text also mentions the Secretary-General's report and the Programme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination. Given these themes, it is likely that the text falls under the category of human rights or social issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education