fully with the Secretary-General and that any further attempt on its part to obstruct implementation of the United Nations plan would compel the Council to consider imposition of comprehensive and mandatory sanctions against it, as provided for under Chapter VII of the Char- ter. The Council should remain actively seized of the mat- ter so that it can meet, at short notice, to take appropriate steps in the event of continued obstruction by the apartheid regime in Pretoria. 63. In conclusion, I should like to emphasize that human dignity is the victim in Namibia. The abhorrent practice of apartheid is contrary not only to the values of contempo- rary civilization but also to the tenets of all scriptures and religions, Therefore, those who sustain and tolerate, directly or indirectly, the continuance of the policy of apartheid are casting an indelible blemish on the history of 7 their own civilization and transgressing the laws of their own scriptures. I would urge those Governments to leap beyond oblique intellectualizing and to understand that what is at stake is a moral issue. In these days when mankind can quite justifiably take pride in its achievements in various fields, there is no room for such degradation of man by man. It is our earnest hope that the Council during its current debate will adopt without any further delay a firm and decisive course of action to bring about the dawn of Namibian independence. I pay tribute to the indomitable spirit of the oppressed people of Na- mibia, who have been waging their liberation struggle for 100 years. We are convinced that in the not-too-distant future this spirit will triumph. 64. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua, Mr. Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann. I welcome him and invite him to take a place 
**Analysis**
The text is a speech addressed to the United Nations Security Council, discussing the situation in Namibia and the need for the international community to take action to end apartheid and bring about independence. The speech focuses on the moral and human rights aspects of the issue, emphasizing the need to protect human dignity and condemn the oppressive practices of the apartheid regime. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, or humanitarian aid, but rather highlights the importance of upholding human rights and dignity.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture