international- peace and security, the Security Council" csJLed. upon all States to cease the sal-e a"nd shipnent of alns, atrlnunition of aLf types" and nilitary vehiclesto South Africa. Then, in resolution l+18 (1977), the SecuriEy Council, having consid.ered. that the policies and acts of South Africa vere fraught vith d.anger to international peace and security, inposed an arns embargo ags.inst South Africa.In the sane resol-ution, the Security Council decided that all States shouldrefrain from any co-operation with South Africa in the manufactr:re and development of nuclear teapons. In add.ition, the Secr:rity Council has strongly condenrred. South Africats iflegal- occupation of Nanibia, and on five occasions since 1pl6 it has condenned South Africars invasion of Angola. B. Concern abolt South Africars nuclear activities ,, South Africa is thus confronted by growing interrrational condeonation of itspolicy of apartheid. and the prospect of eventual total- international isolation in a'tror'ld coamitted to the erad.ication of apartheid. ft is against this backgroundthat South Africars activities and growing capabilities in the nucl,ear fiel-d areof partj.culax concern. South Africars past assurances of interest in on1y the peacefuL use5 of nuclear energl exhibit considerable anbigrrity. Althougb SouthAfrica has adhered to the partial test ba]f, trcl.ty (Treety Inr-nin5 lTuclear Ilcr,pon'.st: in Lhc .'.*..:osphere, in Outer Soece and Undcr lI..tcr 4), its leaders have repeatedly refused. to sign the nuclear non-proli ferat ion treaty (Treaty on tlre Non-Pro1i ferat ion of Nucl-ear Weapons ]./). They hs.ve refused to accept safeguards on South Africa!s peaceful nuclear aetivities (so calLed fuL.L-scope safeguard.s ) orto support creation of a nuclea?-weapon-free zone in Africa. This refusal to give a cormitment to refrain from scquiri.ng nucl-ear veapons is particula"r-y ominous since there is no doubt that South Africa has the technical capabil-ity to na^ide those weapons. These concerns have been greatly enhanced. by both the f977
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the international community's concerns about South Africa's nuclear activities and its impact on international peace and security. The focus is on the political and diplomatic efforts to restrict South Africa's nuclear capabilities, rather than on economic, social, or environmental issues.

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