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WAIYAKI

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first: 1975-09-24
most recent: 1978-09-24
sittings or episodes: 4
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“In pursuit of short-term economic gains, some countries had aided South Africa to arm itself to an extent that is obviously dangerous to peace and security, not only in the region, but in the world as a whole. All previous pretensions that these arms were given for the defensive needs of South Africa had been unconvincing. No one else in Africa has nuclear capability and it would be sheer hypocrisy .for anybody to argue that South Africa needs to defend its territory by the use of nuclear weapons. We are convinced that South Africa wants to use this capability to intimidate black African States in their efforts to aid the freedom fighters in Azania. But even nuclear bombs will not deter the African fight for freedom.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“They can only continue with their acts at their gravest peril. Their blood can also be shed. 64. This world Assembly rejected the antics of Vorster when it rejected the so-called independence of the Transkei. No sooner had this resounding defeat been inflicted on the policies of apartheid than Vorster instigated a blockade of land-locked Lesotho. We condemn such acts as illegal and call on all peace-loving countries to assist Lesotho and Botswana in their predicament. 65. The entire world was treated recently to contradictory statements from officials of the same regime regarding the reported preparedness of South Africa to explode a nuclear device. Africa had issued a warning against giving any technological assistance in the field of nuclear know-how to South Africa, but its warnings, unfortunately, fell on deaf ears.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The indignation of the world community over the barbarous murders of innocent children in Soweto last year did nothing to jolt the conscience of the racists in South Africa. Instead, the racist regime continues to maim and kill innocent children whose only crime is to demand their inalienable rights to dignity and equality. The barbarity of the regime has been exposed further by the murder of peaceful and young Steven Biko. They have told us that they have no intention of relenting. We have pointed out on numerous occasions that the tree of freedom is watered with blood, and Vorster is determined to see it flow. So let Vorster and his clique know that no amount of murder or intimidation will reverse the hands of the clock of freedom in Azania. Africans have avoided blood thus far, but let white South Africans reflect.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“What is needed most is agreement on a programme of practical steps and measures to be taken to put an end to this threat. 62. The International Conference in Support of the Peoples of Zimbabwe and Namibia, held in Maputo, and the World Conference for Action against Apartheid, held in Lagos, were clear indications of the determination of the international community to grapple with the problems of the area. My delegation pledges Kenya's full and unswerving support for the declarations and programmes of action of Maputo and Lagos and calls for their implementation without delay. 63. In complete disregard of the opinion of the international community, the racist regime in South Africa continues to intensify the application of the diabolical and inhuman policies of apartheid with greater determination.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“If all members of the Organization of African Unity and the United Nations respected the principles and charters of the two bodies, perhaps dangers to international peace and security posed by the war and the risk of external interference in the internal affairs of member States in that subregion would not have arisen. We must all agree to respect the territorial integrity of each member State. 61. Southern Africa continues to constitute a main centre of tension in the world today, threatening peace and international security. The white minority regimes continue to oppress and exploit the black majority with increasing brutality and ruthless savagery. As I pointed out last year, it is not sufficient for us to recognize that the racial policies of these regimes constitute a threat to international peace and security.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The heroic struggle waged by those two States against colonialism is well known to all of us. Their triumph is indeed a bright light for those still under colonial domination and oppression. It is a significant step in rendering irreversible the trend towards ridding this world of the inhuman practice of colonialism. We are confident that they will always jealously guard their sovereignty which has been won at such great human and material cost. 60. As we are meeting here, a savage war is ravaging the Horn of Africa, with all the ramifications that entails for international peace and security. My country cannot but be very concerned and it is for this reason that we draw the attention of this august body to a most dangerous situation developing in that area.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“It was thanks to his calm wisdom and vast experience that we were able to deal effectively with many difficult problems, and we owe him a debt of gratitude for all he did for the United Nations and the world. 57. Our sincere thanks go also to our untiring Secretary- General and his staff for their devotion to duty and loyalty to the Organization. They have our support. 58. My delegation is very happy to welcome among us the two new Members of our Organization, namely, the Republic of Djibouti and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. I extend to them a most sincere and warm welcome and I should like to assure them of our co-operation in the deliberations and work of this Organization. 59. The admission of Djibouti and Viet Nam is a significant milestone on the road of the struggle against all forms of colonial domination.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“55. Mr. President, your election is a great tribute to you personally and to your country, with which Kenya maintains very cordial relations. Yugoslavia has been in the forefront of the struggle for non-alignment in international affairs and is a champion of freedom, equality and dignity. Kenya is proud to be its friend. My delegation is satisfied to work under your enlightened and wise leadership and I should like to assure you, Sir, of our full co-operation. 56. I wish also to take this opportunity to pay a tribute to your eminent predecessor Ambassador Amerasinghe, who guided the General Assembly so ably during a difficult session.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Our determination is, however, resolute; we are prepared to walk the.distance. The Government of Kenya will not be found wanting either in the battle for the needs of our people or in the search for a stable and just international economic co-operation.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“In promoting the establishment of a new international economic order, the United Nations system has embarked on a noble task whose objectives are manifestly enshrined in the very ideals and objectives of the United Nations Charter. As Member States solemnly pledged to those ideals and objectives, each Member State has a role which it can and must now play. It is imperative that we make a positive effort to perceive our interdependence and common dependency in a more comprehensive and enlightened perspective, for it is only out of such a perception that meaningful recommendations and action-oriented programs can be evolved, quickly agreed upon and implemented. For our part, we in the developing countries do recognize that the road to a fair deal between us and the developed world may be difficult, and perhaps even long.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The immediate establishment of an inter-national economic system which will promote, rather than obstruct, the economic emancipation of the peoples of the developing countries should continue to occupy the priority attention of the international community, for it is still our firm contention that hunger, poverty, economic deprivation and deliberate exploitation can never form a solid base for either international understanding or international peace and stability. 53. Peace cannot be maintained in a world where one third of the population lives in economic splendor while the other two thirds continues to wallow in the vicious grip of economic squalor, misery and human degradation.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“How can food production be increased when the prices of strategic inputs such as fertilizers and agricultural machinery are continuously being raised by the exporters? And to what extent can we maintain a reasonable rate of industrialization when we have to contend continuously with staggering price increases for practically all the capital inputs that we need? 52. This is the problem, and any effort to blur its focus or to assure the world community that no crisis exists and that no consequential extraordinary new measures are required is to engage in self-deception. Benefits will have to be more broadly distributed if justice is to be served and potential violent confrontations avoided. The world's wealth cannot be allowed to continue to flow just to a limited and privileged few.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The economic predicament which my country finds itself in at present is deep-seated and of such a complex and inherently international dimension that my Government is firmly convinced of the immediate necessity of implementing new concepts, new options and an entirely new range of international economic ground rules to govern our future international economic relationships. 51. How can we, for instance, pay for our imports when from time to time the uncertainties and fluctuating nature of the international monetary system continues to play havoc with our balance of payments? How can we improve the lot of our people when our exports-our principle engine for growth-are perpetually in a disadvantaged position in international commodity markets?”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The failure of the session to make the expected breakthrough, especially in the fields of international trade, debt problems, the transfer of financial resources and the reform of the international monetary system, left the developing countries far from satisfied with the pace at which our negotiations were proceeding. Our economies are in fact declining to unacceptable levels when each day passes without action in these critical fields. The international community should not expect the developing countries to acquiesce in the prolongation of an international economic system which is by itself the greatest constraint on our development.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The constructive spirit and the favorable climate which had prevailed towards the end of the 1975 seventh special session of the United Nations General Assembly had engendered great hopes in the peoples of the developing countries especially. The successful conclusions of the special sessions had, in fact, led us to believe that there did now at last exist an opportunity for the international community to concretize issues which had been the subject of discussions and confrontations for over two decades. 50. While noting the ground work that was covered at Nairobi, my delegation would be less than candid if it did not express its honest disappointment with the limited nature of the outcome of the fourth session of UNCTAD.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Hence, the adoption by the General Assembly of both a Declaration and a Program of Action for the Establishment of a New International Economic Order [resolutions 3201 (S- VI) and 3202 (S-VIj] based on equity, justice, sovereign equality, interdependence, common interests and co-operation among all States. We are now firmly in the implementation stage of these noble objectives. 49. It was with this expectation that the Government of Kenya had awaited eagerly for the fourth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development [UNCTAD], which, if I might be permitted to add, my country had the honor and privilege to host on behalf of the African region.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Allow me now to turn to some other issues which my delegation feels are of equal importance to the ones already enumerated. The principles which will govern our future international economic relationships have already been established. This was done at both the sixth and seventh special sessions, after the realities of our interdependence had finally convinced the world community that the time for smooth expressions of international economic solidarity was definitely over; words had to give way to tangible expressions of this co-operation.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“We are convinced that there is room for improvement, but we would like to emphasize that, whatever we do, we must at all times place the interest of the Organization first. The move should be towards making the system more appropriate to the needs and aspirations of Member States. 47. One area that Kenya feels needs urgent consideration in the reviewing of the Charter is the power of the veto. The world political and economic balances, basis and priorities have shifted since the United Nations was established. The membership of the Organization has increased more than twofold and with it the demands on this august Organization. The Kenya delegation is therefore of the opinion that the distribution and the powers of the veto should also be reviewed to reflect the changed world situation. 48.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“We must not forget that much of its success has depended on officers who serve it, in particular those who were entrusted with the task of leading it. My Government would like to place on record its appreciation for the magnificent job done by its first Executive Director- Mr. Maurice Strong and his successor, Mr. Mostafa Tolba, who has shouldered the responsibility with energy and foresight. The Kenya Government will continue to give full support to his effort to ensure that the first United Nations body in a developing country will effectively and successfully discharge its responsibility to Member States. 46. Kenya has followed with great interest the work-that is being done in reconstructing the United Nations system.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The world population is increasing each year. Industrialization is encouraging the concentration of people in smaller areas with the result that slums are increasing in the world. My Government will give all support to the United Nations in the field of urban planning and rural development. We are particularly encouraged to see that the United Nations is not going to confine itself to the problems of urban slums, but will also deal with the needs of the rural areas where more than 90 per cent of our people live. 45. I could not end these remarks without expressing my Government's satisfaction in the manner in which UNEP has taken root in my country. We feel greatly honored that this great institution of the United Nations is located in our country, and we shall do all that we can to see that its work is successful.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Kenya will, however, not accept the misuse of the rules of procedure, and in particular the use of the so-called consensus rule as a veto to prolong this important Conference indefinitely. 43. Kenya attaches great importance to the work done by the United Nations in the field of environment and general improvement of the quality of life. We have noted with satisfaction that within the short time that the United Nations Environment Program [UNEP] has been in existence, it has embarked on practical projects and assisted Member States in tackling their environmental problems. This is indeed a most welcome aspect of co-operation between the United Nations system and Member States. 44. This year the United Nations is focusing its attention on the needs of Habitat. As we stated in the Vancouver Conference, this is most appropriate.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Realistic solutions should be found which will ensure that the machinery to be established, in particular the proposed enterprise, will be effective tools to ensure that the immense wealth of the deep sea-bed as the common heritage of mankind will benefit all nations, particularly the developing countries, and shall not serve to widen further the economic gap between the developed and developing countries. The Kenya delegation will remain open-minded to any proposals to arrive at equitable and just solutions to all outstanding difficulties. We expect all other delegations to approach these issues in the same spirit so as to achieve a speedy conclusion of the Conference, resulting in a generally acceptable convention.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Kenya believes that a solution can be found by correctly reflecting the Declaration of Principles Governing the Sea-Bed and the Ocean Floor, and the Subsoil Thereof, beyond the limits of National Jurisdiction contained in General Assembly resolution 2749 (XXV), adopted without objection in 1970, which declared that area and its resources to be the common heritage of mankind. A system of exploitation which only pays lip service to this concept of the common heritage of mankind, while restricting effective exploitation to the developing countries with the necessary capital and technology, is unlikely to receive general acceptance.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The coastal State must also be granted adequate powers within the 200-mile zone to control, abate and prevent pollution which, with the emergence of super-tankers, can cause untold damage to the marine environment and result in immense economic dislocation for any coastal State. The progress achieved in this field so far is encouraging, but more effort still remains necessary to arrive at adequate provisions. 42. The greatest concern to my delegation, however, is with respect to the deadlock that has arisen in the formulation of a regime and a machinery to regulate the exploration and exploitation of the sea-bed resources beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Unfortunately, some major maritime Powers have obstructed final agreement on this process of elaboration by their insistence that the exclusive economic zone constitutes part of the high seas, other than for resources of the area. As a compromise concept, we continue to propose that the exclusive economic zone is neither territorial sea, nor high seas, but a zone sui generis. 41. Kenya appeals to all countries, especially the maritime Powers, to accept the realities of the exclusive economic zone and to work in close consultation with the coastal States in matters of scientific research and other activities not specifically authorized in the treaty.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“We, therefore, request those delegations who have continued to adhere to rigid positions, to rise to their responsibilities, so that this conference, on which the international community has placed so much hope, can come to a successful conclusion. 40. Already a broad outline of a generally acceptable treaty has merged in some areas. It is gratifying to note that the concept of an exclusive economic zone, representing a compromise between the approach of a territorial sea consisting of 200 nautical miles and the traditional approach of maritime Powers that the area beyond the 12-nautical-mile territorial sea is the high seas with all the so-called "freedom of seas" idea, has now been accepted. Detailed elaboration of this concept, which fully guarantees the freedom of navigation and overflight, have almost been completed.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Let me now turn to another issue to which my delegation attaches utmost importance. I refer here to the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea, which has just concluded its fifth session in New York on 17 September 1976. The Kenya delegation is fully aware and appreciative of the tremendous amount of work that has been done so far under your very able guidance, Mr. President. My Government is, however, seriously concerned that, despite all the efforts so far exerted, it has not been possible to arrive at a generally acceptable convention. While we appreciate the immense difficulties that have to be surmounted before a broad consensus on the outstanding issues can be achieved, Kenya cannot afford an interminable conference which entails an unacceptable burden of financial and manpower requirements. 39.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“All the coastal States in that region have stated again and again that they desire to develop their countries without intimidation by the presence of the military might of the super-Powers. We have made a solemn declaration that we would like the Indian Ocean to be a zone of peace. We therefore call upon all States to respect this solemn declaration.. We do so because we are convinced that the continued existence of the rivalry of the major Powers in the region constitutes, in our view, a threat to international peace and security and will, no doubt, also be a threat to the territorial integrity of the littoral States, of which Kenya is one. 37. My delegation would welcome a conference of all interested parties whose aim would be to free the Indian Ocean from the possibility of super-Power confrontation. 38.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“If our Organization was founded in order to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, why are we rushing so blindly into another catastrophe? 35. Kenya believes in living in peace with its neighbors. We urge that the major manufacturers of arms consider diverting the money they use for producing arms to the economic needs of mankind. We believe that, when States are not pressed by mere basic daily needs, they will have a better opportunity to devote their attention and energy to the pursuit of peace and happiness. 36. Kenya is greatly alarmed at the increasing pace of major-Power rivalry in the Indian Ocean. We have witnessed in the past few years a building up of the naval presence of the major Powers as well as the actual construction of bases.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“We urge the Cyprus people, with whom we have very cordial relations, to bury their sectional interests for the benefit of the whole people of Cyprus. We encourage them to continue with their discussions, and call upon all external forces to cease interfering with the internal affairs of Cyprus. 34. Much has been said about the need to reduce the armaments race, with apparently no effect on those who manufacture these means of mass destruction. While the poorer nations continue to experience economic difficulties as a result of lack of funds, the industrialized nations continue to pour billions of dollars into an industry that benefits no one but only acts as an instrument of intimidation. The arms race is not only a threat to international peace, but is also a clear violation of the ideals of this Organization.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Finally, we urge Israel to implement the decisions of this Organization and to return to the Arabs all the land it occupies as a result of force of arms. We cannot stress too strongly the dangers of flouting the United Nations in such an important and fundamental international principle, namely, the inadmissibility of acquiring territory by use of force of arms. To allow this to continue will encourage belligerency with its resultant outcome-a threat to inter-national peace and security. 33. The tragedy afflicting Cyprus, a founder member of the non-aligned movement, deserves our immediate attention. Kenya has always called and will continue to call for respect and recognition of the territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty of Cyprus.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Kenya has stated on many occasions that peace will not prevail in the Middle East until the rights of the Palestinian people are recognized and implemented. Those rights include the right of the Palestinians to a homeland of their own. A whole nation of people cannot continue to live in exile, depending on charity from other people. It is not right to consider their problems only in the humanitarian context. Theirs is a political issue and must be solved through political decisions. . 31. As we have stated, Kenya feels that we should not wait for another outbreak of war to call for a peace conference. We urge the reconvening of the Geneva peace talks, where all the parties concerned, including the Palestinians, will be represented, to discuss all the political and other issues afflicting the area. 32.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“They should, in accordance with resolutions of the Organization of African Unity fOAUJ and the United Nations be allowed to choose a Government of their own representatives without any interference from outside. 29. The Middle East continues to be a region fraught with all the elements of danger to international peace and security. While the state of no peace, no war continues, the dangerous signs for international peace and security are manifested through the tragic events that are taking place in Lebanon. The heavy daily loss of life and property in that unhappy country is a reminder to us all that there is an urgent need to resolve the political issues of the Middle East. The international community cannot any longer sit and wait for another holocaust because of indecision. 30.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The continued occupation of the island of Mayotte by France constitutes a flagrant violation of the rights of an independent African State, that of the republic of the Comoros. As long as France continues to defy world opinion on this matter, the issue will continue to be a bone of contention between France and the independent States of Africa. Kenya, indeed the whole of the continent of Africa, will continue to give aid to the Comoro people until the island of Mayotte is liberated. 28. The plight of the people of South West Sahara needs our attention too. In the view of my delegation, the people of this region have a right to self-determination.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Southern Africa is not the only area in Africa still under colonial domination. There are two Territories, namely Djibouti and Mayotte, that are still under French colonial rule. 26. With regard to Djibouti, my delegation has noted with satisfaction the intentions of the French Government to grant independence to that Territory within the coming year. What is incumbent upon us all now is to assist the people of this Territory to move to independence as one nation. We call on all the States to recognize the territorial integrity of Djibouti and to do nothing that will endanger this. To this end, we recommend that no independent State in Africa should have any claim to any part of this Territory. 27.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“While we support this, we must emphasize that it must not be used to blackmail an African-majority government or an independent Zimbabwe, nor should it be used to cripple the young State through the burden of heavy debt-servicing arising out of the plan. 24. As I stated earlier, southern Africa constitutes the main area where international peace and security is jeopardized. We have witnessed a growing tendency towards big Power rivalry in the subregion. Kenya would like big Power rivalry to be kept out of that subregion, indeed, out of the whole of Africa. What we need in the region is a genuine support by all States, aimed at bringing to an end apartheid, discrimination and the oppression and denial of human rights. Above all, we want freedom for all the peoples in the region to freely determine their future. 25.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“We have to take cognizance of the fact that, in his proposal, he has reserved the portfolio of defense for the hands of the white supremacists. This strengthens our belief that he wishes to use the time when the freedom fighters have laid down their arms to entrench himself and his clique firmly in power. Kenya, therefore, will continue to support armed struggle to go hand in hand with negotiations until the objective of independence and majority rule is achieved. What is wrong with having an African as minister for defense, and law and order, if Smith now genuinely agrees to majority rule as he says? 23. We have noted that part of the package deal is a promise for financial and economic assistance to the beleaguered colony.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“In the view of my Government, the first requisite to rapid restoration of peace in the rebel colony is the immediate removal of Ian Smith himself, and the replacement of the white chairman of the Council of State by a black chairman, with Africans forming a majority in the Council. We also consider the period of two years as unacceptably long. Kenya had an interim period of only six months between self-government and independence, and we deem this same period to be sufficient for Zimbabwe. 22. We have noted that the rebel Smith has placed premium on the success of his proposal on the cessation of the armed struggle by the liberation movements. This is not the first time that he has used this device in order to buy time to strengthen his armed forces.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The Smith clique know that defeat is not far off, but they intend to cling to power as long as possible, regardless. 20. Smith has now stated he is prepared to accept majority rule. While this, on the face of it, appears to be a definite and positive development, Kenya will not be deceived by his utterances and will continue to press for immediate independence with African majority rule, on the basis of the principle "one man, one vote". What the rebel, Ian Smith, has stated is new in that there appears to be capitulation, but there are many drawbacks in the supposed plan. It is a plan that aims at continued racial subjugation of the black people, and a possible prolongation of the interim period, and this cannot be accepted by Africa. 21.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The rebel, Ian Smith, has taxed for a long time the patience of Africans. He has engaged himself in delaying maneuvers, as well as outright deceit to keep the rebellion going, always hoping for international recognition. 19. Kenya stated on many occasions that there was no justifiable reason to talk to a rebel. The only language that a rebel understands is force. We urged the British Government that had been, and continues to be, the legal administering Power to take appropriate measures to remove the rebel from its colony. We were told repeatedly that the administering Power was in no position to use force on Ian Smith and his group. The Africans had, therefore, no alternative but to take the responsibility for ridding themselves of this scourge. We have now witnessed victory after victory by the liberation movements.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“We also request all countries to put the respect for human dignity above short-term economic interests and cut their economic ties with South Africa as long as she continues to defy the United Nations and occupy Namibia illegally. 17. I would like to take this opportunity to place on record my delegation's appreciation of the good work done by the United Nations Commissioner for Namibia, Mr. Sean MacBride. He has been a dedicated servant of the Commission, and in our view, has carried out the mandate bestowed on him by the General Assembly, namely, preparing Namibia for independence. We would like, through you, Mr. President, to convey our thanks to him. 18. We are now witnessing the final blow administered to the bastion of racism by the liberation movements in Zimbabwe.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Should South Africa refuse to comply with the request to convene a proper constitutional conference under the supervision of the United Nations, economic and other measures of compulsion must be taken to oblige South Africa to comply with the decisions of the international community, in the opinion of my delegation, it is high time the United Nations considered sending a buffer force to Namibia to protect the interests of the Africans as well as to assert the United Nations resolve to free the Territory. We call on all States to effect a complete embargo on the sale, gift or transfer of arms and of all other forms of military equipment to South Africa.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“South Africa must recognize the authentic representatives of the Namibian people- the South West Africa People's Organization [SWAPO]- and enter into negotiations with them, under the auspices of the United Nations, with a view to convening a proper constitutional conference that will lead Namibia to independence. South Africa must free Namibian political prisoners and remove their troops and bases from Namibian soil. 16. Condemnation of the illegal occupation of Namibia is no longer enough. We have done so for a long time. What is needed is action to dislodge the illegal regime from that African Territory.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The illegal occupation, and the imposition of the foregoing policies on Namibia is a violation of the fundamental rights of the Namibian people and deprives them of their inalienable right to self-determination. 15. South Africa must quit Namibia. It must abide by the United Nations resolutions and hand over power to the Namibian people. The delaying tactics employed by South Africa in convening the so-called constitutional' talks of hand-picked ethnic delegates must be rejected by us all. The Windhoek Conference was an illegal conference, organized by an illegal occupying force.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Towards the implementation of our rejection of the policy, Kenya will not recognize the so-called independence that will be "granted" to Transkei this month. We are encouraged to see that many other States, even outside the non-aligned group, have also rejected this illusory conspiracy of South Africa. We in Kenya have known South Africa as one country and we shall continue to recognize it as one country that will soon be under black African majority rule. 14. The South African racist regime continues to occupy and colonize Namibia in defiance of the United Nations and international opinion. This is intolerable. The illegal occupation of Namibia by South Africa is rendered even more intolerable by the racists' imposition on Namibia of the abhorrent apartheid system with its essential complement, namely the policy of "bantustans".”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The racists have the audacity to tell the world that this policy is aimed at inculcating a sense of pride in the various communities that live in South Africa. This is adding insult to the injury already experienced by the oppressed masses of South Africa. What civil pride can there be in continuing to be robbed of land and other rights in any part of the country of your birth? The white supremacists are using this device for two main purposes. First, to divide the African majority who, as a united force, are posing a serious threat to the privileged position of the racists. Secondly, once weakened by divisions, the "bantustans" will constitute a further continuing and useful source of cheap labor. 13. We reject the policy and the pseudo-independence that is supposed to go with it.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“In our view, to do so is not only to give respectability to the regime, but is in fact equivalent to selling the interests of the oppressed people. We find it quite unacceptable to dine and wine with the racists when they are brutally continuing to murder and oppress our brothers and sisters in South Africa. We have stated before and we would like to reiterate it again; the security of the white population in Azania does not lie in the assurances given to them by outsiders. If Vorster and his friends truly desire peace in Azania, they must enter into negotiations without delay with the authentic representatives of the Africans and the other non-whites in South Africa. 12. The second conspiracy is the policy of establishing "bantustans".”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Africa, indeed the whole of the non-aligned group, cannot be accused of not having explored all channels for a peaceful settlement of the political issues in southern Africa. The Lusaka Manifesto on Southern Africa and the Dar es Salaam Declaration both of which the racists spurned with impunity when they believed they were invincible, speak for themselves. Now that the Vorster regime has realized that their sense of security was but an illusion, several conspiracies are being hatched, aimed at continuing to deprive the oppressed people in South Africa, of their inalienable rights. The first of these conspiracies, the now infamous dialog, has been exposed for what it is-a mere time-buying device! Kenya rejected and continues to reject the idea of having a dialog with the South African racists.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The war of liberation has indeed set foot in the soil of Azania. So Vorster and his collaborators must realize that the handwriting is on the wall—Azania shall be free-and no amount of brutal murders or the suppression and massacre of the black and non-white, or empty boasts that apartheid is here to stay, will turn back the hand of the clock of freedom in Azania. A systematic psychological war is being waged against those States and people who support the freedom struggle in Azania and other parts of southern Africa, who are constantly being accused by the supporters of the racist regimes of being vengeful against the whole population in these areas. The aim of this campaign is to slow down the momentum of the freedom struggle by inculcating a sense of guilt in those who advocate the use of legitimate force. 11.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The same mad reasoning of maintaining law and order is now being used by the murderous, trigger-happy, Hitlerite police forces in South Africa to murder hundreds of people and maim thousands. Kenya condemns in the strongest terms possible these barbaric murders of innocent children, women and old people by the racist regime, and calls on the international community to impose sanctions on South Africa. 10. What is happening in Soweto (Johannesburg), Cape Town and other areas, is not an act of lawlessness on the part of the non-whites. The demonstrators are not rioters as the racist regime is desperately trying to convince the world. They are freedom fighters. Their actions are a spontaneous reaction against continuous exploitation, degradation and deprivation of their fundamental human rights and dignity.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)