Zambia to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled : "Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia: letters dated 2 and 30 August 1963 addressed to the President of the Security Council on behalf of the representatives of thirty-two Mem­ ber States (S/538218 and S/540918): "Letter dated 12 March 1968 addressed to the President of the Security Council by the repre­ sentatives of Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Cam­ eroon, The Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Democratic Republic of), Dahomey, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagas­ car, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, The United Arab Repub­ lic, The United Republic of Tanzania, Upper Volta and Zambia ( S/8454) ."19 At its 1428th meeting of the Council, on 29 May 1968, the President (United Kingdom) informed the Council that he had decided, in accordance with rule 17 Resolutions or decisions on this question were alsu adopted by the Council in 1963, 1965 and 1966. 18 See Official Records of the Security Coimcil, Eighteenth Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1963. 19 Ibid., Twenty-third Year, Supplement for January, Febru­ ary and March 1968. s 20 of the provisional rules ·of procedure, not to preside over the Council during the discussion of the question. Resolution 253 ( 1968) of 29 May 1968 The Security Council, Recalling and reaffirming its resolutions 216 ( 1965) of 12 November 1965, 217 (1965) of 20 November 1965, 221 (1966) of 9 April 1966, and 232 (1966) of 16 December 1966, Taking note of resolution 2262 (XXII) adopted by the General Assembly on 3 November 1967, Noting wi,th great concern that the measures taken so far have failed to bring the rebellion in Southern Rhodesia to an end, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political issue related to a specific country (Southern Rhodesia) and its relationship with other countries, specifically those in Africa. It mentions resolutions and decisions made by the Security Council and the General Assembly, indicating a focus on international politics and diplomacy.

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