plementation of the Declaration constitutes a continuing source of international conflict, seriously impeding inter­ national co-operation and creating in many regions of the world increasingly dangerous situations likely to threaten international peace and security, 1. Expresses its appreciation to the Special Commit­ tee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples for the work it has accomplished ; 21 Ibid., Seventeenth Session, Annexes, agenda item 25, docu­ ment A/S238. 15 2. Takes note with approval of the methods and procedures which ^he Special Committee has adopted for the discharge of its functions; 3. Solemnly reiterates and reaffirms the objectives and principles enshrined both in the Declaration con­ tained in resolution 1514 (XV) and in resolution 1654 (XVI); 4. Deplores the refusal of certain administering Powers to co-operate in the implementation of the Declaration in territories under their administration; 5. Calls upon the administering Powers concerned to cease forthwith all armed action and repressive measures directed against peoples who have not yet attained independence, particularly against the polit­ ical activities of their rightful leaders; 6. Urges all administering Powers to take imme­ diate steps in order that all colonial territories and peoples may accede to independence without delay in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 5 of the Declaration ; 7. Decides to enlarge the membership of the Spe­ cial Committee established by resolution 1654 (XVI) by the addition of seven new members to be nominated by the President of the General Assembly; 8. Invites the enlarged Special Committee: (<i) To continue to seek the most suitable ways and means for the speedy and total application of the Declaration to all territories which have not yet at­ tained independence; (b) To propose specific measures for the complete application of the Declaration; 