The policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa

XX. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE SPECIAL POLITICAL COMMITTEE
2054. The policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa

A

The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions on the policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa, Having considered the reports of the Special Committee on the Policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa, [1] Considering the recommendations and conclusions contained in the report [2]2of the Group of Experts established under Security Council resolution 182 (1963) of 4 December 1963, Recalling Security Council resolution 191 (1964) of 18 June 1964, Gravely concerned at the aggravation of the explosive situation in the Republic of South Africa as a result of the continued implementation of the policies of apartheid by the Government of South Africa in violation of its obligations under the Charter of the United Nations and in defiance of the resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly, Profoundly disturbed at the fact that the policies and actions of the Government of South Africa are thus aggravating the situation in neighbouring territories in southern Africa, Noting the measures taken by Member States in pursuance of the resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council, Having studied the notes, annexed to the Special Committee's report of 17 June 1965, on the build-up of military and police forces in the Republic of South Africa and on recent investments by foreign-owned corporations in that country,[3] Considering that prompt and effective international action is imperative in order to avert the grave danger of a violent racial conflict in Africa, which would inevitably have grave repercussions throughout the world, Recalling its resolution 1761 (XVII) of 6 November 1962 recommending the application of economic and diplomatic sanctions against South Africa,

1. Urgently appeals to the major trading partners of the Republic of South Africa to cease their increasing economic collaboration with the Government of South Africa, which encourages that Government to defy world opinion and to accelerate the implementation of the policies of apartheid;

2. Expresses its appreciation to the Special Committee on the Policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa and requests it to continue to perform its functions;

3. Decides to enlarge the Special Committee by the addition of six members, to be appointed by the President of the General Assembly on the basis of the following criteria:[4]

(a) Primary responsibility with regard to world trade;

(b) Primary responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security;

(c) Equitable geographical distribution;

4. Condemns the Government of South Africa for its refusal to comply with the resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly and its continued implementation of the policies of apartheid;

5. Firmly supports all those who are opposing the policies of apartheid and particularly those who are combating such policies in South Africa;

6. Draws the attention of the Security Council to the fact that the situation in South Africa constitutes a threat to international peace and security, that action under Chapter VII of the Charter is essential in order to solve the problem of apartheid and that universally applied economic sanctions are the only means of achieving a peaceful solution;

7. Deplores the actions of those States which, through political, economic and military collaboration with the Government of South Africa, are encouraging it to persist in its racial policies;

8. Again requests all States to comply fully with all the resolutions of the Security Council on this question and to halt forthwith the sale and delivery to South Africa of arms, ammunition of all types, military vehicles, and equipment and materials intended for their manufacture and maintenance;

9. Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Special Committee, to take appropriate measures for the widest possible dissemination of information on the policies of apartheid of the Government of South Africa and on United Nations efforts to deal with the situation, and requests all Member States, specialized agencies and non-governmental organizations to co-operate with the Secretary-General and the Special Committee in this regard;

10. Invites the specialized agencies:

(a) To take the necessary steps to deny technical and economic assistance to the Government of South Africa, without, however, interfering with humanitarian assistance to the victims of the policies of apartheid;

(b) To take active measures, within their fields of competence, to compel the Government of South Africa to abandon its racial policies;

(c) To co-operate with the Special Committee in the implementation of its terms of reference;

11. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Special Committee with all the necessary means, including appropriate financial means, for the effective accomplishment of its task.

1395th plenary meeting,
15 December 1965.

B

The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 1978 B (XVIII) of 16 December 1963, Taking note of the reports of the Secretary-General in pursuance of that resolution,[5] Considering the recommendation contained in paragraphs 161 to 164 of the report of 16 August 1965 submitted by the Special Committee on the Policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa,[6] Deeply concerned at the plight of numerous persons persecuted by the Government of South Africa for their opposition to the policies of apartheid and repression, and at the plight of their families, Considering that humanitarian assistance to such persons and their families is in keeping with the purposes of the United Nations,

1. Expresses its great appreciation to the Governments which have made contributions in response to General Assembly resolution 1978 B (XVIII) and to the appeal made on 26 October 1964 by the Special Committee on the Policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa;[7]

2. Requests the Secretary-General to establish a United Nations Trust Fund for South Africa, made up of voluntary contributions from States, organizations and individuals, to be used for grants to voluntary organizations, Governments of host countries of refugees from South Africa and other appropriate bodies, towards:

(a) Legal assistance to persons charged under discriminatory and repressive legislation in South Africa;

(b) Relief for dependants of persons persecuted by the Government of South Africa for acts arising from opposition to the policies of apartheid;

(c) Education of prisoners, their children and other dependants;

(d) Relief for refugees from South Africa;

3. Requests the President of the General Assembly to nominate five Member States, each of which should appoint a person to serve on a Committee of Trustees of the United Nations Trust Fund for South Africa, which will decide on the uses of the Fund;

4. Authorizes and requests the Committee of Trustees to take steps to promote contributions to the Fund, and to promote co-operation and co-ordination in the activities of voluntary organizations concerned with relief and assistance to the victims of the policies of apartheid of the Government of South Africa;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the necessary assistance to the Committee of Trustees in the discharge of its responsibilities;

6. Appeals to Governments, organizations and individuals to contribute generously to the Fund.

1395th plenary meeting,
15 December 1965.

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[1] Ibid., Nineteenth Session, Annexes- annex No. 12, documents A/5692, A/5707, A/5825 and Add.1; ibid., Twentieth Session, Annexes, agenda item 36, documents A/5932 and A/5957 [2] See Official Records of the Security Council, Nineteenth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1964, document S/5658, annex. [3] Official Records of the General Assembly, Twentieth Session, Annexes, agenda item 36, document A/5932, annexes I and II. [4] See A/6226. [5] Ibid., Nineteenth Session, Annexes, annex No. 12, document A/5850: A/5850/Add.1; ibid., Twentieth Session, Annexes, agenda item 36, documents A/6025 and Add.1 [6] Ibid., Twentieth Session, Annexes, agenda item 36, document A/5957 [7] Ibid., Nineteenth Session, Annexes, annex No 12, document ,A/582.5, para. 118.