UN Security Council
1977

Taking note of General Assembly resolution 31/154 of 20 December 1976, Convinced that the recent provocative and hostile acts perpetrated by the illegal régime against Botswana aggravated the situation, Deeply grieved and concerned at the loss of human life and damage to property caused by the acts of the illegal régime in Southern Rhodesia against Botswana, Noting with appreciation Botswana’s decision to continue to give asylum to political refugees fleeing from inhuman oppression by the illegal racist minority régime, Realizing the need for Botswana to strengthen its security in order to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence, Reaffirming the legal responsibility of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland over Southern Rhodesia, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations, 1. Strongly condemns all acts of provocation and harassment, including military threats and attacks, murder, arson, kidnapping and destruction of property, committed against Botswana by the illegal régime in Southern Rhodesia; 2. Condemns all measures of political repression by the illegal régime that violate fundamental rights and