8Ibid., Seventeenth Session, Supplement No. 15 fA/521?). 1881 (XVIII). The policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 1761 (XVII) of 6 November 1962, Recalling the Security Council resolution of 7 August 1963,1 which called upon the Government of the Re­ public of South Africa to liberate all persons imprisoned, interned or subjected to other restrictions for having opposed the policy of apartheid, Taking note of the reports of the Special Committee on the Policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa,2 which stress the fact that the harsh repressive measures instituted by the Gov­ ernment of South Africa frustrate the possibilities for peaceful settlement, increase hostility among the racial groups and precipitate violent conflict, 1 Official Records of the Security Council, Eighteenth Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1963, docu­ment S/5386. 2 Official Records of the General Assembly, Eighteenth Ses­sion, Annexes, addendum to agenda item 30, documents A/5497 and Add.l. Considering reports to the effect that the Government of South Africa is arranging the trial of a large number of political prisoners under arbitrary laws prescribing the death sentence, Considering that such a trial will inevitably lead to a further deterioration of the already explosive situation in South Africa, thereby further disturbing international peace and security, 1. Condemns the Government of the Republic of South Africa for its failure to comply with the re­ peated resolutions of the General Assembly and of the Security Council calling for an end to the repression of persons opposing apartheid ; 2. Requests the Government of South Africa to abandon the arbitrary trial now in progress and forth­ with to grant unconditional release to all political pris­ oners and to all persons imprisoned, interned or sub­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution or a document related to international relations, specifically addressing the policies of apartheid in South Africa. It mentions international organizations, resolutions, and reports, which suggests a focus on international relations and human rights. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a serious and formal discussion.

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