officers continued to be useful in furthering international efforts towards the total isolation of the racist regime and for the co-ordination of support for the liberation struggle of the people of South Africa and Namibia. 26. The Chairman of the Special Committee drew the attention of the President of the Council to the regime's intensified repression and wanton acts of police brutality, which had increased the death toll to 300 since the beginning of 1985. Furthermore, approximately 45 black leaders were facing treason trials and many more were in detention for the "crime" of political dissent. The Army had been called in to help police suppress any expression of political activity, putting the regime at war with the majority of South Africans. 27. The regime's continuing acts of aggression and destabilization against the front-line States not only resulted in heavy destruction and loss of life but also created large numbers of refugees. The Chairman suggested that the Economic and Social Council might wish to consider in the very near future both the question of appropriate action against South Africa under the Charter of the United Nations and I ... E/1985/114 English Page 9 the auestion of increased assistance to the victims of apartheid fleeing from South Africa and Namibia, particularly women and children, to the front-line States. The Chairman expressed the appreciation of the Special Committee concerning the decision of the Council to withdraw the consultative status of the International Police Association (IPA), which accepted as a member the South African Police Association (SAPA). 28. The Chairman of the Special Committee drew the attention of the President of the Council to the statement of the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Aqency (IAEA) that there were no longer any technical groups sponsored or 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation in South Africa and Namibia, mentioning the regime's repression, police brutality, and aggression against neighboring countries. It also touches on the topic of humanitarian aid and relief, specifically mentioning assistance to refugees and victims of apartheid. Given the focus on the political and humanitarian aspects, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to human rights and international relations.

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