UNITED AS NATIONS ___I---~_ f’. . J’&$ General Assembly Security Council Distr. .A. 20 GF,NERAL v7L A/40/665 S/17480 19 September 1985 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY Fortieth session Items 34 and 35 of the provisional agenda* OUESTION OF NAMIBIA POLICIES OF APARTHEID OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA SECURITY COUNCIL Fortieth year Letter dated 19 September 1985 from the Permanent Representative of Botswana to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General Upon instruction from my Government, I have the honour to transmit the attached press release concerning the invasion by South Africa of the People's Republic of Angola (see annex). It would be highly appreciated if the press release could be circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under items 34 and 35 of the provisional agenda, and of the Security Council. (Signed) Legwaila J. M. J. LEGWAILA Ambassador and Permanent Representative l A/40/150. 85-25584 1648q (E) / . . . A/40/665 S/17480 English Page 2 ANNEX Press release The Department of External Affairs has received with qreat concern press reports of an invasion by the Republic of South Africa of the People’s Republic of Anqola . These reports state that the South African Defence Force based illeqally in Namibia invaded Angola using the army and the airforce. It has further been reported that the South African Airforce has bombed the territory of Angola on which there were Angolan Army units. This constitutes an act of aqgression on the territory of Angola against the people and Government of the People’s Republic of Anqo la. The Government of Botswana condemns this invasion and calls upon the Government of South Africa to withdraw its forces immediately out of Angola. Botswana also appeals to the United States Government to continue efforts t0 restrain South Africa from pursuing such acts of aggression. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic communication related to a conflict between South Africa and Angola, specifically regarding the invasion of Angola by South African forces. The language used is formal and official, with a focus on condemning the invasion and calling for immediate withdrawal. The text does not mention any economic, environmental, or social issues related to the conflict.

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