the role of public opinion in providing political and material support to the peoples of southern Africa and the role of the mass media in providing information on the struggle ot the peoples of southern Atrica and in counteracting racist propaganda. a. In resolution 34/93 J of 12 December 1979, the General Assembly reiterated its previous decisions on the question of dissemination of information on apartheid. Furthermore, it appealed to all States to provide facilities to the South African liberation movements recognized by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) for broadcasting prgrammes to South Africa , and requested that the Special Committee provide the liberation movements with assistance in disseminating information. The General, Assembly also invited all Governments, information media and organizations to counteract the propaganda of the apartheid r&ime and to co-operate with the Special Committee in exposing the activities of groups which assist in such propaganda. 9. In resolution 34/93 L of 12 December 1979 on the role of the mass media in international action against apartheid, the United Nations General Assembly urged all States and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to take all necessary measures to use effectively all the mass media for mobilizing world public opinion with a view to eliminating the criminal system of racial domination and exploitation pursued by the white minority &ime in South Africa. 10. Furthermore, it urged all States to promote in every way possible the use of all the mass media for the wide dissemination of information on questions such as the following: (a) Activities of the United Nations and the specialized agencies designed to eliminate the system of apartheid in South Africa and to support the just StKUggle of the oppressed people of South Africa for their liberation; (bl Terror and repression carried out by the racist rigime of Pretoria 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of public opinion and mass media in providing political and material support to the people of Southern Africa and countering racist propaganda. It highlights the importance of disseminating information on the struggle against apartheid and promoting international action against the system. This suggests that the category should be related to international relations, politics, or human rights.

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