24. Mr. AL-HODAR (Oman) said that the activities of foreign economic interests in Namibia were a direct violation of numerous resolutions by the United Nations as exemplified in particular by the exploitation of Namibia's natural resources. Document A/AC.l09/826 focused on the depletion of the natural resources of Namibia. Mining accounted for 85 per cent of the exports from the Territory, while the contribution of that sector to the gross domestic product had actually declined. Namibia had many mineral resources, including diamonds, zinc, lead, copper, gold, silver, coal, iron, recently increased by the discovery of oil and gas fields off the coast. 25. To accelerate the exploitation of those resources the South African Government had taxed mining companies in Namibia at a lower rate than those in South Africa and allowed tax payments to be made in installments. Transnational corporations were allowed unl~mited exploitation and were not obliged to reinvest any part of their profits in the Territory. 26. His country condemned the policy ot the racist regime, which threatened international peace and security, especially with the recent development of nuclear capability. The international community should assist efforts made to help Namibia gain its independence, exercise its right to self-determination, and enjoy the resources of its territory. The administrating power which had deprived the Namibian people of those rights was violating the Charter of the United Nations. 27. Mr. FLORESTAL (Haiti) said that the struggle of oppressed people tor the exercise of their rights to self-determination, freedom and independence had entered a decisive phase and the full support of the international community was required now, more than ever, to assist in decolonization. 28. Colonial situations continued in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The minoritY white apartheid regime maintained its domination of the black majority depriving . 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the economic exploitation of Namibia by foreign powers, specifically the South African government, and the impact this has on the country's natural resources and the Namibian people. The topic of self-determination and independence is also raised, indicating that the text may belong to a broader category of international relations or politics.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment