ance) Act and the Land Apportionment Act, (c) The removal of ail restrictions on politcial activity and the establishment of full democratic freedom and equality of political rights, Noting that the Special Committee bas drawn the attention of the Security Council to the grave situation prevailing in Southern Rhodcsia and, in particular, to the serious implications of the elections announced to take place on 7 May 1965 under a constitution which has been rejected by the majority of the people of Southern Rhodesia and the abrogation of which has repeatedly been called for by the General Assembly and the Special Committee since 1962, Deeply disturbed at the further worsening of the situa­ tion in the Territory due to the application of the afore­ mentioned Constitution of 1961 and to recent events, especially the minority Government's threats of a uni­ lateral declaration of independencc, 1. Notes the United Kingdom Government's state­ ment of 27 October 1964 22 specifying the conditions under which Southern Rhodesia might attain independ­ ence; 2. Notes further and approves the opinion of the majority of the population of Southern Rhodesia that the United Kingdom should convene a constitutional conference ; 3. Requests the United Kingdom Government and all States Members of the United Nations not to accept a unilateral declaration of independence for Southern Rhodesia by the minority Government; 4. Requests the United Kingdom to take ail necessary action to prevent a unilateral declaration of independ­ ence; 5. Requests the United Kingdom Government not to transfer under any circumstances to its colony of Southern Rhodesia, as at present governed, any of the powers or attributes of sovereignty, but to promote the country's attainment of independence by a democratic system of government in accordance with the aspira­ tions of the majority of the population; 6. Further requests the United Kingdom Government 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or resolution, discussing the situation in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and the country's path to independence. It mentions political rights, democratic freedom, and the rejection of the 1961 constitution, indicating a focus on political governance and international relations.

**Category**
Politics, International Relations