profound regret that this has not yet been achieved, 36. It would be a mistake, however, to regard sanctions as a failure. It is clear that the illegal regime is under substantial pressure, both from the impact of sanctions and from majority opinion within the country. Its protestations about the popular support it enjoys have been fallible since 1965, and they have rung even more hollow since the Pearce Commission made clear that the people of Southern Rhodesia rejected the 1971 proposals for a settlement, and in the light of events in the area since that time. 37. We can only regard the present situation in Southern Rhodesia as cause for considerable disquiet. Recent actions of the illegal regime continue to show complete indiffer- ence to the opinions of the majority of the people of Southern Rhodesia and of the international community. I am thinking in particular of racist legislation, of the regime’s actions against Zambia, of its attack on the freedom of the press and of the imposition of punishment on whole communities. I am disposed to comment in passing that such actions are not those of a Government fully confident of its mastery of the situation. 38. The peace and security of Africa and regard for the rights of the majority in Southern Rhodesia require that this rebellion be ended. For this reason, the Council has been concerned for some time about the breaches of sanctions that have clearly occurred on a large SC&, sometimes openly, sometimes covertly. Those primarily involved, as the Council noted in resolution 320 (1972), are South Africa and Portugal. 39. However, they are manifestly not alone. Those States which permit or turn a blind eye to trading by their companies in goods coming from or going to Rhodesia must also be regarded as in default of their obligations. hiy 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the situation in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and the impact of sanctions on the country. It mentions the regime's actions against the majority of the people and the international community, as well as the need to end the rebellion and ensure peace and security in Africa. The text also mentions breaches of sanctions and the involvement of South Africa and Portugal. Given the focus on international relations, sanctions, and the situation in a specific country, it is likely that the text is related to international politics or diplomacy.

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