in the face of this overwhelming evidence of Lesotho’s policy of non-interference in South Africa’s internal affairs, does South Africa attack us? lllllllll 30. The reasons are well known to the members of the international community. In the first place, the Pretoria rkgime resents our oft-expressed abhorrence, in line with the whole of civilized mankind, of the obnoxious policy of apartheid. They hope to intim- idate US into dissociating ourselves from the world-wide condemnation of the policy of apartheid and from offering moral support to the oppressed people of South Africa in their struggle for justice, freedom and equality. They resent our membership in the Southern African Development Co-ordination Confer- ence, whose main objective is to reduce our undue economic dependence on South Africa-an objective that would give us greater freedom of action. They are opposed to our membership in OAU and the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. In short, South Africa is against the very existence of a sovereign and independent African State within its geographic boundaries which will not do its bidding. 3 I. It is a fact well known to the Pretoria rkgime that the few ANC freedom fighters who have occasionally retreated into Lesotho from South Africa have, when found to be in possession of weapons, always been promptly dealt with in accordance with our laws and international obligations. South Africa would wish us to hand over these people. Lesotho is not prepared to do this, and we appear here today to seek the unan- imous support of the international community through the Council + 32. It is well known that South Africa does not want genuine peace and freedom in southern Africa. Apartheid affects not only black citizens of South Africa but also affects with equal force all black people, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement from Lesotho, discussing its relationship with South Africa and the international community. The main concerns are the country's sovereignty, independence, and opposition to apartheid. The text mentions the African National Congress (ANC) and the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, indicating that the issue is related to international politics and human rights.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief