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1977-09-24
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  1. “However, the heroic resistance of the South African people, mobilized by the national liberation movements, continues to grow in the teeth of institutionalized terrorism, the legalized violation of human rights and the ceaseless massacre of defenceless civilians and thus brings closer the inevitable downfall of that bastion of racism and colonialism in our continent. 23. The international community has noted the heinous nature of the apartheid system and the Bantustan policy, and has taken action to increase the isolation of that regime, which continues with impunity to flout the fundamental principles of our Organization. We believe that in the present circumstances we must help the victims of the system of apartheid to organize them better and to resist the multiple attacks on their lawful rights.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)

  2. “In Namibia we know that a grave situation is being perpetuated mainly because of the maintenance of the illegal South African administration in the Territory. We must thwart the manoeuvres of the racist South African regime in the Territory and reaffirm that no negotiations can lead Namibia to independence unless they take into account the pre-conditions set out by the South West Africa People's Organization, the only legitimate representative of the Namibian people recognized by the United Nations and the OAU. 22. The aggressive racist regime that afflicts South Africa tries desperately to disguise its misdeeds both within and outside its territory.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)

  3. “We must recognize that the progress achieved so far would not have been possible without the impetus given it by the Patriotic Front, without the important work done by the front-line States, without the solidarity consistently shown by independent Africa and without the pressure of international public opinion, which every day is increasing the isolation of the racist minorities in power. 20. We welcome the efforts made thus far and the measures taken by the United Nations. We confidently hope that the parties directly concerned will continue to make a sincere contribution to the effective transfer of power from the minority to a majority capable of guaranteeing the realization of the basic aspirations of the people of Zimbabwe for peace, progress and social justice. 21.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)

  4. “We wish to pay them a heartfelt tribute for the sacrifices they have made on behalf of Africa and in defence of the principles of the United Nations, for the dignified attitude they have taken, for their courage and their responsible behaviour, and for the example they are giving of African unity in the face of the dangers that threaten the continent. 18. Praiseworthy efforts are now being made to secure by peaceful means the objectives of the peoples of Zimbabwe in their continuing struggle for national liberation. 19.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)

  5. “The recent Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity reaffirmed the legitimacy of the armed struggle, still the only way for those under racist domination to achieve their aspirations. Thus there can be no doubt that the armed struggle is a determining factor in the liberation of the peoples of southern Africa and we have always supported the national liberation movements determined to achieve true independence for their peoples. 17. The front-line Member States are constantly subjected to direct provocation and acts of aggression by the racist regimes.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)

  6. “The grave situation that now prevails in that area of the world because of the intransigence of the racist regimes and the various manoeuvres they engage in with a view to arresting or diverting the process under way cannot be successfully or finally resolved unless the just demands and aspirations of the peoples fighting for a life of dignity, justice and peace are satisfied. 15. The attempts by some Member States to find a peaceful way of transferring power from the minority to the majority, is yet another effort to find solutions to the problems created by the racist regimes. But it does not seem that either Salisbury or Pretoria is really prepared to listen to the language of peace and reason. 16.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)

  7. “In Africa we see that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of several countries can be violated, in defiance of international morality and law, by mercenaries in the pay of obscure forces that still try to perpetuate retrograde systems in our continent. 12. We note that the process of decolonization still under way or recently completed may be jeopardized by real attempts at colonial reconquest, which create situations intolerable both to the persons concerned and to the credibility and honour of this Organization. 13. In southern Africa important events are in preparation as the struggle of the peoples of the region gathers momentum and new prospects open up to the national liberation movements in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa. 14.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)

  8. “In the meantime, we wish to voice our concern at flagrant violations of fundamental human rights, at efforts to perpetuate the anachronistic colonialist, racist regimes of apartheid, at acts of aggression, interference and violation of the territorial integrity of sovereign States and at subversive manoeuvres tending to destabilize lawful Governments, all of which constitute a threat to international peace and security. 10. Today, while we note that a certain amount of evolution has taken place and that more realistic attitudes are being taken with respect to some questions, a development which we welcome with a sense of relief, the concerns to which we have alluded remain and the progress achieved seems insubstantial. 11.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)

  9. “A year ago, from this very same rostrum, we said that if we wanted to be quite fair we could not but note the enormous progress that had been achieved in the fulfilment of the objectives laid down in the Charter of the United Nations. 8. We also said that we were undoubtedly witnessing a positive effort to establish understanding and co-operation among nations, and that this would encourage all initiatives for the achievement of international detente. 9.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)

  10. “Its stubborn struggle throughout its history against all forms of domination, its unflagging zeal for independence, and its determination to follow the line it has itself chosen, culminating last year in the unification of the country, have aroused the admiration of the international community and given an example of courage and dignity to the peoples of the world. 5. We also wish to greet the people of Djibouti, who, with the support of Africa and of the forces that love peace and justice, have been able always to hold high the torch of freedom and independence and to fight effectively to overcome the obstacles that have been placed in their way. 6. The presence of these two sovereign countries among us in the United Nations is a further proof of the march of history towards progress and the irreversible liberation of the peoples. 7.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)

  11. “Kurt Waldheim, for his unflagging dedication to the service of our Organization and to the cause of mankind and particularly because of the constant concern he has shown in seeking solutions to the problems that confront the peoples still under foreign domination and the developing countries in their struggle for progress. 4. At the present session we have had the pleasure of welcoming the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to our midst. Its bitter and determined struggle to achieve membership in the United Nations has done honour to that heroic people.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)

  12. “We are convinced that your qualities as a diplomat and statesman, as well as your experience in international affairs, will assist you greatly in the fulfilment of the high duties which have been unanimously conferred upon you and that you will spare no effort in order to guide our activities towards the positive results that we expect. 2. We should like also to pay a tribute to the outgoing President, Mr. Amerasinghe, whose poise and competence do honour to his country, Sri Lanka. After having been a respected President of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea he became an attentive President of the General Assembly. 3. It is also a matter of satisfaction to us to be able to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)

  13. “1. Mr. President, may we, in turn, congratulate you warmly on your election to preside over the thirty-second session of the General Assembly of our Organization. Yugoslavia, your country, with which the Republic of Cape Verde has friendly relations since the time of our struggle for national liberation, earned the appreciation of all peoples, not only because of its constant defence of the developing countries, but also, and more particularly, because of its militant action within the framework of the movement of non-aligned countries, to which we have the honour to belong.”

    1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)