UN General Assembly
1969

154. The South African regime with its continued defiance of the United Nations has been occupying South West Africa. This retrograde action should not be allowed to continue any longer. We welcome the Security Council resolution [269 (1969)] warning South Africa that the Security Council will have to take further strong measures in case it does not vacate South West Africa. We hope that the big Powers which have been entrusted with special responsibility by the Charter will take every possible step to ensure that the expressed wish of the United Nations is respected. 155. Encouraged by the failure of the United Nations to eliminate racism, the white rulers of Southern Rhodesia have proved themselves as adamant in defying civilized human values as their South African counterparts. By openly challenging the administering Authority and by defying the United Nations, they are trying to present a fait accompli to the world. Sanctions have failed so far to persuade them to adopt a sensible policy in the interest of the people. It is the primary responsibility of the British