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  1. “For us, the solution of the Rhodesian problem lies in the overthrow of the illegal regime at present there, followed* by the transfer of power to the majority, which has never advocated throwing out the whites, because they also are African. 81. To bring about that transfer, it is necessary for the Government of the United Kingdom as the administering Power to put an end to the rebellion of the white settlers of Rhodesia. In any case, the struggle that the people of Zimbabwe are conducting for their freedom is a legitimate 3 Security Council Special Mission to the Republic of Guinea established under resolution 289 (1970). 7 struggle and it should have the material and moral support of all peace-loving States. 82.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  2. “We must do everything possible to prevent Portugal from harming Africa by obliging that country to grant immediate independence to the African Territories under its domination. Those Territories are first and foremost African Territories; they are not Portuguese Territories. 79. In regard to Southern Rhodesia, we must note again that the sanctions adopted by the Security Council have not put an end to the illegal and racist regime of Ian Smith; moreover, we know that that failure is essentially caused by the support which that regime continues to receive from South Africa, Portugal and other countries, in violation of the resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council; it is also caused by the strange passivity of the United Kingdom. 80.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  3. “Following the invasion of the territory of the Republic of Guinea on 22 and 23 November 1970, an invasion whose motivations and origins were duly noted by a special mission, the Security Council adopted resolution 290 (1970) of 8 December 1970, which "Solemnly warns the Government of Portugal that in the event of any repetition of armed attacks against independent African States, the Security Council shall immediately consider appropriate effective steps or measures in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations". Such attacks have occurred again against the Republic of Senegal, and no serious measure has been taken to persuade Portugal to desist.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  4. “In those conditions, Upper Volta cannot but encourage the liberation movements to pursue their struggle to the end, that is, to independence. We shall continue to give them the material and moral assistance which they need; at the same time we issue an appeal to all States to abstain from giving any assistance to Portugal and in particular to discourage their nationals and the financial groups of their countries from participating in the construction of the Cabora Bassa dam, as well as other similar colonialist projects. 78.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  5. “Last year our Assembly, in its resolution 2707 (XXV), once again asked the Government of Portugal to cease forthwith all acts of repression against the peoples of Angola, Mozambique and Guinea (Bissau) and to withdraw all military and other forces employed for this purpose. Since those appeals have hardly been heeded, we must note the inability of the United Nations to meet the challenge of the Government of Portugal for many years. It is true that Portugal is encouraged in its negative attitude by the substantial assistance of its allies of NATO and by all those who contribute to the shameful exploitation of the Territories under its domination. It is therefore not surprising that the holding of the Ministerial Meeting of the North Atlantic Council held in Lisbon last June should be considered as a provocation by all Africans. 77.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  6. “Thus, more than 10 years after the adoption by this Organization of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples [resolution 1514 (XV)} a decision which was an act of faith and a solemn commitment to the colonized peoples some States, such as Portugal, continue their domination over Territories and peoples whose only wish !s quite rightly to run their own affairs. 76. This Organization has requested the Portuguese Government on several occasions to revise its policy by applying without delay to the peoples in the Territories under its domination the principle of self-determination and independence in conformity with General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) and other pertinent resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  7. “Yet; in view of the historical circumstances in which we live and in view of the current problems of our time all of which are equally grave we have no possibility other than to cooperate so as to build peace, to bridge the gap which separates the rich and the poor countries and to see to it that the color of the skin, religion and other considerations should no longer be barriers between men. 74. In order to do that, each State Member of this Organization must make every effort possible and accept a certain part of responsibility; together we must feel collective responsibility and act accordingly. However, I must note with bitterness that the state of mind of certain political leaders is still quite different. 75.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  8. “To those two fundamental statements I would add that a Member State of this Organization, namely, South Africa, practices in its territory apartheid, a system universally condemned which constitutes a shame in our time. 72. Today I can unfortunately make the same remarks, and no doubt next year at the same time we shall still be right where we are now. How strange our times are, when truth is denied and the spirit of solidarity, tolerance, peace, justice and concord is almost absent! 73.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  9. “The Declaration we adopted here last year on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the TTnited Nations [resolution 2627 (XXV)] said, inter alia: "Despite the achievements of the United Nations, a grave situation of insecurity still confronts the Organization and armed conflicts occur in various parts of the world, while at the same time the arms race and arms expenditure continue and a large part of humanity is suffering from economic underdevelopment," 70. In another document [resolution 2621 (XXV)] we declared that: "... the further continuation of colonialism in all its forms and manifestations [is] a crime which constitutes a violation of the Charter of the United Nations, the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and the principles of international law." 71.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  10. “It goes without saying that we shall also make an appeal for external financing (United Nations Development program, the European Development Fund, the Fonds d'aide et de cooperation, and other sources of financing). We shall seek loans from the specialized agencies, especially from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association. In 3 word, we have decided to follow the road of development, which will make Upper Volta a society where justice and liberty will prevail. 69.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  11. “The new Government, formed as a function of the object ;e realities which are the electoral results, undertook the task of national reconstruction entrusted to it by the people and drew up a plan for economic, social and cultural development, a plan drawn up with a general orientation and general objectives, and this will be effective at the beginning of 1972 and will be immediately put into action, since every provision has been made. 67. Concerning the financing of this plan, we count upon exploiting public and national resources to the maximum and we favor the participation of the private sector by practical measures of encouragement and promotion. Our code of investment is very liberal and shows that we are issuing an appeal to businessmen. 68.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  12. “Upper Volta at the beginning of this year entered a new phase of its political life, according to the freely expressed wishes of its people. I will say that there is nothing strange in this. We are at a time of great change. The life and welfare of peoples require continuous adaptation to the realities of our time, and the responsibility of governments towards the future of their peoples is considerable. Furthermore, the coming of a new regime in my country was foreseen for a long time. We only had to establish the type of regime and the practical modalities of it. 65. The population decided, by adopting a constitution on 14 June 1970, to choose a democratic and parliamentary regime based upon the principle of devotion to the nation. 66.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  13. “This year, while celebrating the international year against racism and racial discrimination, we inaugurate at the same time the Second United Nations Development Decade. 63. Each of these opportunities allows the United Nations to draw up a balance of its efforts in the field of decolonization, its action in favor of equality among men without, distinction as to race and, finally, its contribution to the economic, and social development of peoples. These various occasions have made it possible for us to halt for a moment so as to examine the process leading to peace. 64. Taking the floor for the first time in this Assembly, I have an opportunity to point out to the Assembly the present state of the process on which my country has been embarked for more than five years.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  14. “But we cannot deny today primary responsibility of the United Nations for the action of a future world where peace, the recognition of fundamental human rights, the dignity and worth of the human person and the constant search for economic, social and cultural progress must necessarily be the conditions for harmonious relations among men. 61. For this difficult task, I can assure you that the Upper Volta and its people are constantly mobilized and will make every possible contribution. 62. We celebrated last year the tenth anniversary of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and at the same time the twenty- fifth anniversary of the United Nations.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  15. “I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to SecretaryGeneral U Thant the gratitude of my Government for his immense work in favor of peace end the progress of peoples. 59. We are convinced that the major problems facing our leaders today are those of peace and security, of decolonization and apartheid, of disarmament and international cooperation. The future of coming generations is closely corner ;d with the solutions which our generation will find for these problems which face us today. It is for our respective States, independent and sovereign as they are, to shape the future, the basis of which can only be the legitimate aspirations of our people. 60.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)

  16. “56. Mr. President, allow me to congratulate you on behalf of my delegation upon your election to your high post of President of the twenty-sixth session. No one here is unaware of your great experience in the international field, and we are convinced that under your presidency this Assembly will face up successfully to the delicate tasks before it. 57. I should also like to pay homage to your predecessor, Mr. Hambro, whose qualities need not be praised here. At the historic twenty-fifth session his presidency was a very positive element in our Organization. He made a very important contribution to the celebration of the anniversary when we drew up a balance of our efforts for peace, justice and progress as well as an examination of our conscience for future action. 58.”

    1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)