UN Security Council
1972

and repressive policies against the peoples of Angola, Mozambique and Guinea (Bissau), Seriously concerned at the repeated violations by the armed forces of Portugal of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of independent African States, Deeply disturbed at the reported use of chemical substances by Portugal in its colonial wars against the peoples of Angola, Mozambique and Guinea (Bissau), Recognizing the legitimacy of the struggle of the liberation movements in Angola, Mozambique and Guinea (Bissau) in their demand for the achievement of self-determination and independence, 1. Reaffirms the inalienable right of the peoples of Angola, Mozambique and Guinea (Bissau) to self-determination and independence, as recognized by the General Assembly in its resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960, and recognizes the legitimacy of their struggle to achieve that right; 2. Condemns the persistent refusal of the Government of Portugal to implement General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) and all other relevant resolutions of the Security Council; 3. Again affirms that the situation resulting from the policies of Portugal both in its colonies and in its constant provocations against the neighbouring States