brazen attempts of the Pretoria regime to create new obstacles and diversions in order to block Namibian independence. Consequently, not only does the situation in and around Namibia remain critical, but prospects for a peaceful solution have indeed worsened. 29. It appears quite clear to us that South Africa has no intention whatsoever of co-operating in good faith with the United Nations in the implementation of the letter and spirit of the United Nations plan as endorsed in resolution 435 (1978). Any lingering illusions in this regard were dispelled in December 1983 when, after determined and laudable efforts, the Secretary-General reported to the Council that all major outstanding issues under resolution 435 (1978) had been resolved and that only South Africa’s intransigence stood in the way of Namibian independence [see S/16237]. Since then not only has implementation of the plan been deadlocked, but Pretoria has gone even further in its efforts to subvert that plan, to impose an internal settlement on Namibia and to entrench itself more firmly in the Territory. 30. Thus, it is not only appropriate but imperative for the United Nations, and specifically the Council, to reas- sert its authority and primary responsibility over Na- 3 mibia and to take urgent measures to ensure that the United Nations plan is immediately and effectively imple- mented, without any modifications, qualifications or preconditions. 3 1. We may perhaps ask ourselves: what is it that drives South Africa to maintain its illegal stranglehold on Na- mibia? What are the factors that enable it to withstand the pressure of world-wide censure and to defy with impunity all Council decisions relevant to Namibia? What can and should be done to overcome the obstacles that have rendered the United Nations plan virtually a dead letter? 32. Clearly, the leitmotiv for the continuing illegal occu-’ 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing the situation in Namibia and the efforts of the United Nations to promote independence in the region. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on the political and international aspects of the issue. The text does not mention economic, environmental, or social development, and instead focuses on the political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation.

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