The situation in Angola

XV. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO A COMMITTEE
1603. The situation in Angola

The General Assembly, Taking note of the recent disturbances and conflicts in Angola resulting in loss of life of the inhabitants, the continuance of which is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security, Viewing with concern the growing restiveness of dependent peoples throughout the world for self-determination and independence, Aware that failure to act speedily, effectively and in time for ameliorating the disabilities of the African peoples of Angola is likely to endanger international peace and security, Recalling its resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960, by which the General Assembly declared without dissent that "the subjection of peoples to alien subjugation, domination and exploitation constitutes a denial of fundamental human rights, is contrary to the Charter of the United Nations and is an impediment to the promotion of world peace and co-operation" and asked for immediate steps to be taken "to transfer all powers to the peoples of those territories, without any conditions or reservations, in accordance with their freely expressed will and desire, without any distinction as to race, creed or colour, in order to enable them to enjoy complete independence and freedom", Recalling further its resolutions 1541 (XV) and 1542 (XV) of 15 December 1960,

1. Calls upon the Government of Portugal to consider urgently the introduction of measures and reforms in Angola for the purpose of the implementation of General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV), with due respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations;

2. Decides to appoint a sub-committee consisting of five members to be appointed by the President of the General Assembly and instructs this sub-committee to examine the statements made before the Assembly concerning Angola, to receive further statements and documents, to conduct such inquiries as it may deem necessary and to report to the Assembly as soon as possible.

992nd plenary meeting.
20 April 1961. The President of the General Assembly, in pursuance of the above resolution, appointed the members of the sub-committee established under the terms of paragraph 2 of that resolution. The sub-committee is composed as follows: BOLIVIA, DAHOMEY, FEDERATION OF MALAYA, FINLAND and SUDAN.