S/10075/Rev.1 SC

The Security Council, Taking note of the letter dated 24 January 1973 by the Permanent Representative of Zambia to the United Nations contained in document S/10865, Having heard the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Zambia concerning recent acts of provocation against Zambia by the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia, Gravely concerned at the situation created by the provocative and aggressive acts committed by the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia against the security and economy of Zambia, Reaffirming the inalienable right of the people of Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) to self-determination and independence in accordance with General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) and the legitimacy of their struggle as set forth in General Assembly resolution 232 (1966), Recalling its resolution 232 (1966), in which it determined that the situation in Southern Rhodesia constituted a threat to international peace and security, Convinced that the recent provocative and aggressive acts perpetrated by the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia aggravate the situation, Deeply concerned that measures approved by the Council have failed to terminate the illegal regime unless they are comprehensive, mandatory and effectively supervised, Disturbed by the continued illegal presence of South African armed forces in Southern Rhodesia, contrary to the provisions of Security Council resolution 277 (1970), and also by the deployment of military forces which seriously threatens the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Zambia and other neighbouring African States. caused Deeply shocked and grieved at the loss of human life caused by the aggressive acts of the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia and the collaborators against the Republic of Zambia, Reaffirming the primary responsibility of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland over its colony of Southern Rhodesia, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions. 1. Condemns all acts of provocation and harassment, including economic blockade, blackmail and military threats, against the Republic of Zambia by the illegal regime in collusion with the racist regime of South Africa; 2. Condemns all measures of political repression that violate fundamental freedoms and rights of the people of Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), in particular measures of collective punishment; 3. Calls upon the Government of the United Kingdom to take effective measures to put an end to such actions by the illegal and racist regime of Southern Rhodesia; 4. Regrets that measures taken so far have failed to bring the rebellion to an end; 5. Condemns the continued presence of South African military and armed forces in Southern Rhodesia contrary to Security Council resolution 277 (1970); 6. Demands the immediate and total withdrawal of South African military and armed forces from Southern Rhodesia and from the border of that Territory with Zambia; 7. Calls upon the Government of the United Kingdom, as the Administering Authority, to ensure the effective implementation of paragraph 6 of this resolution; 8. Requests the Security Council Committee established in pursuance of resolution 253 (1968) concerning the question of Southern Rhodesia to expedite the preparation of its report taking into account the recent developments in Southern Rhodesia; 9. Decides to despatch immediately a special mission, consisting of four members of the Security Council, to assess the situation in Southern Rhodesia; and requests the mission so constituted to report to the Council not later than 1 March 1973; 10. Calls upon the Government of Zambia, the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of South Africa to provide the mission with the necessary assistance and co-operation; 11. Decides to remain actively seized of the matters.

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