Considering the complaints by Senegal against Por­ tugal contained in documents S/1018217 and S/10251,18 Recalling its resolutions 178 ( 1963) of 24 April 1963, 204 (1965) of 19 May 1965 and 273 (1969) of 9 December 1969, Having considered the report of the Special Mission of the Security Council established in accordance with resolution 294 (1971) of 15 July 1971,19 Deeply concerned at the climate of insecurity and instability, fraught with a threat to peace and security in the region, Affirming the need to ensure the prerequisites for eliminating the causes of tension in the region and creating an atmosphere of trust, peace and security, as recommended by the Special Mission in its report, 1. Expresses its appreciation for the work accom­ plished by the Special Mission of the Security Council established under resolution 294 ( 1971 ) ; 2. Takes note with satisfaction of the recommenda­ tions of the Special Mission contained in paragraph 128 of its report; 3. Reaffirms the provisions of its resolution 294 (1971) condemning the acts of violence and destruction perpetrated since 1963 by the Portuguese armed forces of Guinea (Bissau) against the population and villages of Senegal; 4. Strongly deplores the lack of co-operation with the Special Mission on the part of the Portuguese Government, which prevented the Special Mission from implementing fully the mandate given to it under para­ graph 4 of resolution 294 ( 1971); 16 Official Records of the Security Council, Twenty-sixth Year, Special Supplement No. 3. 17 Ibid., Twenty-sixth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1971. IB /bid., Supplement for July, August and September 1971. 19 Ibid., Twenty-sixth Year, Special Supplement No. 3. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document related to a conflict between Senegal and Portugal, discussing the work of a Special Mission established by the Security Council to address the situation. The language used is formal and focused on international relations, security, and peacekeeping, suggesting that the document is more concerned with political and diplomatic issues rather than economic, social, or environmental ones.

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