should ensure the preservation of the political and moral authority of the United Nations by not allowing conduct such as that which we are now examining to go unchal- lenged. The Council should demand the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the South African invasion forces. 69. During the Conference of Foreign Ministers of Non- Aligned Countries held recentlly at Luanda, Governments represented there had a chance to see for themselves the seriousness of the situation created by the repeated armed attacks by South Africa against the sovereign territory of Angola. At the same time they were able to gauge the spirit of sacrifice of the Angolan people and their determination to resist those attacks unflinchingly. The paragraphs of the Final Political Declaration adopted by the ministerial Con- ference which were iead out this morning by the represen- tative of India are eloquent testimony to the firm backing of the non-aligned countries for Angola in this difficult time. 70. The general situation in southern Africa is develop ing in a direction which is increasingly dangerous for inter- national peace and security. The gravity of the global conflict covering the region cannot be disregarded, nor should it be minimized. Aparrheid and South Africa’s re- fusal to implement immediately and unconditionally the United Nations plan for the independence of Namibia are the factors Ijrimarily responsible for this situation. As the General Assembly has repeatedly stated, the inhumane r&ime of apartheid, which every day subjects millions of human beings to the horror and degradation of racism, is an affront to the conscience of the world. In the closing phase of a century which has witnessed unprecedented social, political and technological progress, the survival of this anachronistic vice of intolerance is damaging not just to its most ‘direct victims but to the entire international community. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political and humanitarian crisis, specifically the situation in southern Africa and the actions of South Africa. It emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and the need to address the root causes of the conflict, including apartheid. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is a statement or resolution from an international organization or a government.

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