(1978) is the only acceptable basis for the peaceful, final settlement of the question of Namibia. We are therefore 2 concerned at the actions and attitudes of the South African Government, which seem to be aimed at perpetuation of the colonial situation in that territory or at unacceptable, partial and conditional independence, 14. The international community cannot remain silent in’ the face of the South African Government’s intransigence, which by obstructing implementation of the Security Council’s categorical decisions on Namibia is thus violat- ing its resolution 435 (1978) and 439 (197Q as well as resolutions and decisions of the General Assembly. Thus it is endangering not only regional but international peace and security. 15. The South African Government decision to set up a so-called interim government, ignoring the Council’s deci- sions on this question, flouts the opinion of the interna- tional community. That is why Guatemala joins all other nations in rejecting that manoeuvre, in keeping with the Secretary-General’s report to the Council [S/1724zlj. We hope that Pretoria will carefully consider the consequences of its decision and desist from taking actions that contra- vene decisions adopted by the Council. 16. Guatemala endorses the efforts of the international community, and strongly supports the Secretary-General’s efforts aimed at accelerating Namibia’s accession to genuine and internationally recognized independence. We support the demand for an end to the unlawful occupation of that Territory and the call for the adoption of urgent measures for the immediate and unconditional implemen- tation of the United Nations plan for Namibia, as approved by resolution 435 (1978). 17. At the present crucial stage of our consideration of the problem of Namibia, my Government considers it a matter of capital importance that the Council firmly assume the United Nations responsibility for the process leading to that Territory’s independence. The Council is 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the political situation in Namibia and the efforts of the international community to achieve its independence. The main focus is on the actions and attitudes of the South African Government, which are seen as a threat to regional and international peace and security. The text does not mention economic, social, or environmental issues, but rather concentrates on the political aspect of the situation.

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