predecessor, Mr. Pdrez de Cukllar of Peru, conducted the affairs of the Council last month. 40. We have noted the admirable and eloquent manner in which the Ambassador of Guinea, Mrs. Jeanne Martin Cisse-who is unfortunately not here with us today- introduced the second special report on sanctions on Rhodesia. Listening to her and subsequently reading the text of her statement again and again in the verbatim record [I 712th meeting], my delegation could not help feeling that she was speaking with utmost distress at the delay which has occurred in introducing the principle of self- determination and independence of Zimbabwe on the basis of majority rule. We share her feelings and find nothing in the present report which encourages us to believe that sanctions in the future months and years will be more effective than they have been until the present in their main objective of bringing down the Ian Smith regime. The reasons for this conclusion are well known and have indeed been referred to by speakers before me. When one analyses the various proposals mentioned in section IV of the report, it is quite clear that only two or three countries prevent the application of measures, which the vast majority not merely of the Security Council but of the United Nations membership as a whole consider necessary-indeed es- sential-to make the policy of sanctions against Southern Rhodesia effective. 41. This morning those of us who wished to hear heard over the wireless that, according to Rhodesian sources, two young Canadian women and an American had been killed by Zambian soldiers. Assuming that the facts are correct, we must regret the death of innocent people and convey our sympathies to the families. Nevertheless, this reported incident, which has been covered by various news media 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political situation, specifically the issue of sanctions against Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and the impact on the region. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a discussion at an international level, possibly within the United Nations. The text also mentions specific countries and events, which further supports this hypothesis.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief