cases of suspected violations of sanctions. This fact has already been mentioned by previous speakers but it must be pointed out yet again. The names of certain Western countries have been mentioned in connexion with these cases between 20 and 40 or more times. This obviously gives food for thought, especially in view of the fact that three cases which the Committee has already determined to be direct violations of the sanctions do, in fact, involve three Western countries: the Federal Republic of Germany, Switzerland and Australia. This shows that, as the expres- sion has it, there is no smoke without fire. 59. Finally, everyone knows and it has already been pointed out by many speakers that despite and in violation of the Security Council resolutions on sanctions against the Southern Rhodesian racist r&me, one of the permanent members of the Council, namely, the United States of America, is importing from Southern Rhodesia chrome ore, nickel, asbestos and other Southern Rhodesian products. 60. Such are the concrete facts about violation of the Security Council’s sanctions against Southern Rhodesia. 61. All this contradicts and violates Council resolution 288 (1970), in which the Security Council criticized States providing political, economic and other aid and support to the racist, anti-African regime of Southern Rhodesia. Further, in resolution 318 (1972), the Council condemned all acts violating the Council’s pronouncements on saIEc- tions. 62. Because of its concern at the unsatisfactory implemen- tation by certain Member States of its decisions on sanctions, approximately seven months ago, in its resolu- tion 320 (1972), the Council instructed the Committee on Southern Rhodesia to consider these questions. Firstly, thi: Committee was to prepare proposals for measures which could be taken in view of the open and persistent refusal by South Africa and Portugal to implement sanctions against 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the violation of sanctions imposed by the Security Council, specifically in relation to Southern Rhodesia. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it may be a report or statement from an international organization or government. The content focuses on the actions of certain countries, including the United States, and the impact of these actions on the implementation of sanctions. Based on this analysis, it seems likely that the text is related to international relations and politics.

**Category**
International trade, Politics