the arms embargo imposed against South Africa under Security Council resolution 418 (1977) and undermines international solidarity against the apartheid régime. The Committee thus calls for the termination forthwith of all such collaboration. 9. The Special Committee urges all Governments, the specialised agencies and other intergovernmental organisations to provide increased material assistance to the thousands of refugees who have been forced by the apartheid regime's oppressive policies in South Africa to flee into the neighbouring States and for the purpose of resettlement of those who are returning. 10. The Special Committee deprecates the continued alienation of land in colonial Territories for military installations. The large-scale utilisation of local economic and manpower resources for this purpose diverts resources that could be more beneficially utilised in promoting the economic development of the Territories concerned and is thus contrary to the interests of their populations. 11. The Special Committee requests the Secretary-General to continue, through the Department of Public Information of the Secretariat, an intensified campaign of publicity with a view to informing world public opinion of the facts concerning the military activities and arrangements in colonial Territories which are impeding the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, contained in General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV). 12. The Special Committee decides, subject to any directives that the General Assembly may give in this connection at its forty-fifth session, to continue to consider the item at its ne^t session. С. Recommendation of the Special Committee 11. In accordance with decisions taken at its 1362nd and 1363rd meetings, on 22 January and 1 August 1990, respectively, the Special Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of the following draft decision: Military activities and arrangements by colonial Powers in Territories under their administration which might be impeding the implementation of the Declaration on the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation in South Africa and colonial territories, mentioning arms embargoes, refugees, land alienation, and military activities. It appears to focus on the political and social implications of these issues rather than their economic or environmental aspects.

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