Decision At its 1257th meeting, on 12 Novemher 1965, the Council decided to invite the Governments of Portugal and South Africa to send representatives to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question. Resolution 216 (1965) of 12 November 1965 The Security Council l. Decides to condemn the unilateral declaration of independence made by a racist minority in Southern Rhodesia; 2. Decides to cal/ upon ail States not to recognize this illegal racist minority régime in Southern Rhodesia and to refrain from rendering any assistance to this illegal régime. Adopted al the 1258th meeting by 10 votes to none, with 1 abs­ tention (France). Resolution 217 (1965) of 20 November 1965 The Security Council, Deeply concerned about the situation in Southern Rhodesia, Considering that the illegal authorities in Southern Rhodesia have proclaimed independence and that the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as the administering Power, looks upon this as an act of rebellion, Noting that the Government of the United Kingdom has taken certain measures to meet the situation and that to be effective these measures should correspond to the gravity of the situation, l. Determines that the situation resulting frorn the proclamation of independence by the illegal authorities in Southern Rhodesia is extremely grave, that the Govcrnment of the United Kingdorn of Great Britain and Northern Ireland should put an end to it and that its continuance in time constitutes a threat to interna­ tional peace and security; 2. Reaffirms its resolution 216 (1965) of 12 November 1965 and General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960; 3. Condemns the usurpation of power by a racist settler minority in Southern Rhodesia and regards the declaration of indeoendence by it as having no legal validity; 8 Décision 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to international relations, politics, and human rights, as it discusses the situation in Southern Rhodesia, the declaration of independence, and the condemnation of a racist minority regime. The resolution also mentions the importance of international peace and security. Given the focus on political and humanitarian issues, it is likely that the text falls under the category of humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief