UN General Assembly
1969

Throughout the world — in Asia, in Africa, in Europe and in America — our planet is dotted with centres of unrest. 46. In the very heart of Africa a tragedy is dividing a nation, a great nation, which, with its economic and human potential, should be considered a hope for our continent. For reasons of selfish interests, this fratricidal war is being kept alive by supplies of arms from abroad, thus preventing the Organization of African Unity from playing its role of mediation and conciliation. 47. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is’ particular! sensitive to the sufferings of that people because it, too, has been a victim of similar situations. It is therefore firmly resolved to take an active part in the search for a just and equitable solution which will safeguard first and foremost the territorial integrity of that great country and then make it possible to ensure a lasting peace for all the peoples of Nigeria. 48. One cannot deny the sufferings and misery which this