s/108b6 SC

The Security Council, 1 August 1972, and without prejudice to other resolutions adopted on the question of Namibia. Reaffirming the special responsibility and obligation of the United Nations towards the people and Territory of Namibia, Recalling the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice of 21 June 1971, Reaffirming the inalienable and imprescriptible right of the people of Namibia to self-determination and independence, Affirming that the principle of national unity and territorial integrity of Namibia cannot be subject to any conditions, Having considered the report submitted by the Secretary-General in accordance with resolution 319 (1972) (s/10832), 1. Observes with satisfaction that the people of Namibia have recently had an opportunity of expressing their aspirations clearly and unequivocally, to representatives of the United Nations; 2. Notes with interest that the overwhelming majority of those consulted by the Secretary-General categorically stated that, inter alia, they were in favour of the immediate abolition of the "homelands" policy, the withdrawal of the South African administration from the Territory, and the preservation of Namibia's territorial integrity, thus endorsing the steadfast position of the United Nations on this question; 3. Deeply regrets that there has been no complete and unequivocal policy of the Government of South Africa regarding self-determination and independence for Namibia. Solemnly reaffirms the inalienable rights of the people of Namibia to self-determination and independence, and rejects any interpretation of the contrary; and the measure or any solution for Namibia must be based on the principles of human equality, and their territorial integrity, on which any solution for Namibia must be based. 5. Invites the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Security Council, to continue the efforts established in accordance with resolution 309 (1972) and close co-operation with the representatives of Namibia, to enable the people of Namibia to exercise their right to self-determination and independence, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations; 6. Again calls on the Government of South Africa to co-operate fully with the Secretary-General in the implementation of this resolution in order to secure a peaceful transfer of power in Namibia; 7. Requests the other parties concerned to continue to extend their valuable co-operation to the Secretary-General in the implementation of this resolution; 8. Decides that, following the partial renewal of the membership of the Security Council on 1 January 1973, the President shall appoint representatives to fill the vacancies that will occur in accordance with resolution 309 (1972); 9. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the implementation of this resolution as soon as possible and no later than 30 April 1973.

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