A/RES/2072(XX) GA

Resolutione adopted on the reports of the Fourth Committee 59 Recalling its resolutions 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1%0, 1654 (XVI) of 27 November 1961, 1810 (XVII) of 17 December 1962 an<l 1956 (XVTJT) of 11 Decem- ber 1963, Regretting that the administering Powers have not yet implemented the relevant resolutions of the (;en- eral Assembly, Aware of the special circumstances of geographical isolation and economic conditions concerning some of these Territories, 1. Approves the chapters of the reports of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples re- lating to these Territories, and endorses the conclusions and recommendations contained therein; 2. Calls upon the administering Powers to imple- ment without delay the relevant r{'solutions of the General Assembly; 3. Requests the administering Powers to allow United Nations visiting missions to visit the Territories, and to extend to them full co-operation and assistance; 4. Reaffirms the inalienable right of the people of these Territories to decide their constitutional status in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and with the provisions of resolution 1514 (XV) and other relevant General Assembly resolutions; 5. Decides that the United Nations should render all help to the people of these Territories in their efforts freely to decide their future status; 6. Requests the Special Committee to examine the situation in these Territories and to report on the im- plementation of the present resolution to the General Assembly at its twenty-first session; 7. Requests the Secretary-General to give all as- sistance in the implementation of this resolution. 1398th plenary meeting, 16 December 1965. 2070 (XX). Question of Gibraltar The General Assembly, Having considered the question of Gibraltar, Having studied the chapters of the reports of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples re- lating to Gibraltar,21 Having heard the statements made in the Fourth Committee, 1. Invites the Governments of Spain and of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to begin without delay the talks envisaged under the terms of the consensus adopted on 16 October 1964 hy the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries :md Peoples ;22 2. Requests the two Governments to inform the Special Committee and the General Assembly, at its twenty-first session, of th{' outcome of their negotiations. 1398th plenary meeting, 16 December 1965. 21 Ibid., Nineteenth Session, Annexes, annex No. S (part I) (A/5800/Rev.1), chapter X; ibid., Twentieth Session Annexes addendum to agenda item 23 (A/6000/Rev.1) chapter X( 22 Ibid., Nineteenth Session, Annexes, annex No. 8 (part T) (A/5800/Rev.1), chapter X, para. 209. 2071 (XX). Question of British Guiana The General Assenibly, Having considered the chapters of the reports of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the f111plcmentation of the Declaration on the Granting of fndepenclence to Colonial Countries and Peoples re- lating to British Guiana,2~ Rccal!i~.r; its resolutions 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960, 1654 (XVI) of 27 November 1%1, 1810 (XVII) of 17 Dew11ber 1962 and 195S (XVIII) and 1956 ( XV ITT) of 11 December 1963. Noting that British Guiana will achieve independence on 2(> May 1966, Desirous of ensuring that British Guiana achieves independence under the most favourable conditions, I. Apprm1es the chapters of the reports of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Im- plementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Tnclependence to ( 'olonial Countries and Peoples re- lating- to llritish Guiana, and endorses the conclusions and reco111111end:itions contained therein; 2. Rea.{/irms the inalienable right of the people of lhitish Guiana hi freedom and independence in ac- cordance with the provisions of Crneral Assembly resolution 1S14 (XV); 3. Requests the administering Power to end the state of emergency and to release all political prisoners and detainees so as to enable them to participate in the political life of the Territory; 4. Aptra!s to the main political parties to resolve existing differences so as to enable the Territory to achieve independl'nce in an atmosphere of peace and nnity; 5. N otcs the announcement by the Goverm'nent of the United Kingdom of G1·eat Britain and Northern Ireland that British Guiana will attain independence on 26 l\fay 1966 and requests the administering Power not to take any action which might delay the inde- pendence of the Territory. 1398th plenary meeting, 16 December 1965. 2072 (XX). Que!ltion of Ifni and Spanish Sahara The General Assembly. H aviny considered the chapters of the reports of the Special Committee on the Sitnation with regard to the Tmplementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples re- lating to Ifni and Spanish Sahara,24 Recallin.r; the Declaration on the Granting of In- '.leJ:rndence tc'. Colonial Countries and Peoples contained 111 its resolution 1 S 14 ( XY) of 14 December 1960, R earin_q in mind that the Decbration is inspired by the strong desir~ n_f the international community to put an end to colomahsm wherever and in whatever form it may occur, 1. Approves the provisions of the resolution con- cerning Ifni and Spanish Sahara adopted on 16 October 1964 hy the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Tmplementation of the Declaration on 23 !hid .. chapter VII: ibid., Twentieth Session. Annexes. :llk!emium to agenda it<'m 23 (A/6000/Rev.l), chapter IX. 2·1 Ibid., 1\'inetcenth Sessio1z,. ,~nnexes, ~nnex No. 8 (part I) ( A/5800/Rev.1), chapter_ IX; ibid., Twentieth Session, Annexes, :1drlendum to agenda item 23 (A/6000/Rev.1), chapter X. 60 General As11embly-Twentleth S-loa the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples ;25 2. Urgently requests the Government of Spain, as the administering Power, to take immediately all neces- sary measures for the liberation of the Territories of Ifni and Spanish Sahara from colonial domination and, to this end, to enter into negotiations on the problems relating to sovereignty presented by these two Ter- ritories; 3. Requests the Special Committee to report on the implementation of the present resolution to the Gen- eral Assembly at its twenty-first session; 4. Requests the Secretary-General to transmit this resolution to the administering Power. 1398th plenary meeting, 16 December 1965. 2073 (XX). Question of Oman The General Assembly, Having considered the report of the Ad H oc Com- mittee on Oman,26 Recalling its resolutions 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960 and 1948 (XVIII) of 11 December 1963, Having heard the statements made by the representa- tive of the United Kingdom of Great Britain an<l Northern Ireland and by the petitioners, Deeply concerned at the serious situation arising from colonial policies and foreign intervention by the United Kingdom in the Territory, 1. Takes note of the report of the Ad Hoe Com- mittee on Oman and expresses appreciation to the Committee for its efforts ; 2. Deplores the attitude of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the authorities in the Territory for refusing to co-operate with the Ad Hoe Committee on Oman and for not facilitating its visit to the Territory; 3. Recognizes the inalienable right of the people of the Territory as a whole to self-determination and independence in accordance with their freely expressed wishes; 4. Considers that the colonial presence of the United Kingdom in its various forms prevents the people of the Territory from exercising their rights to self- determination and independence ; 5. Calls upon the Government of the United King- dom to effect immediately the implementation in the Territory of the following measures : (a) Cessation of all repressive actions against the people of the Territory; ( b) Withdrawal of British troops; ( c) Release of political prisoners and political de- tainees and return of political exiles to the Territory; ( d) Elimination of British domination in any form ; 6. Invites the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples to examine the situation in the Territory; 7. Requests the Secretary-General to take, in con- sultation with the Special Committee, appropriate measures for the implementation of the present resolu- 20 Ibid., Nineteenth Session, Annexes, annex No. 8 (part I) (A/5800/Rev.1), chapter IX, para. 112. 26 Jbid., annex No. 16. document A/5846. tion and to report thereon to the General Assembly at its twenty-first session. 1399th plenary meeting, 17 DecembPr 1965. 2074 (XX). Question of Soutli West Afriea The General Assembly, Having considered the chapters of th reports of the Special Committee on the Sit11ation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples re- lating to the Mandated Territory of South West Africa,27 Having studied the report of the Special Committee on the implications of the activities of the mining industry and of the other international companies having interests in South Vv est Africa,28 Having heard the statements of the petitioners, Having examined the situation in South \Vest Africa, i\1indful of the obligations of the United Nations towards the peoples of South West Africa, Recalling its resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960 containing the Declaration on the Granting oi T ndependence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, Recalling further its resolutions 1702 (XVI) of 19 December 1961, 1805 (XV II ) of 14 Decern her 1962 and 1899 (XVIII) of 13 November 1963, as well as the resolutions adopted on 21 May 196429 and 17 June 196530 by the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, Noting with regret the policy of the Government of South Africa to circumvent the political and economic rights of the indigenous people of South West Africa through a large-scale settle111ent of foreign immigrants, Noting with deep concern the serious threat to inter- national peace and security in that part of Africa, which has been further aggravated by the racist rebellion in Southern Rhodesia, 1. Approves the chapters of the reports of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of fndependence to Colonial Countries and Peoples re- lating to South West Africa ; 2. Endorses the conclusions and recommendations of the Special Committee contained in its report on the implications of the activities of the mining industry and of the other international companies having in- terests in South West Africa; 3. Reaffirms the inalienable right of the people of South \Vest Africa to freedom and independence, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV); 4. Condemns the policies of apartheid and racial discrimination practised by the Government of South Africa in South \Vest Africa, which constitute :i cnme against humanity; 27 Ibid., annex No. 8 (part I) (A/5800/Rev.1), chapter IV: ibid., Twentieth Session, A11nexes, addendnm to agenda ik111 23 (A/6000/Rev.l), chapter IV. · 28 Ibid., Nineteenth Srssion, Annrxcs, annex No. 16, d()Cll- ment A/5840. 29 Ibid., annex >lo. 8 (part I) (A/5800/Rev.1), chapter lV. para. 232. So //Jid., Twentieth Sessim1, Annexes, addendum to agenda item 23 (A/6000/Rev.1 ), chaptl'r IV, para. 285.

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