UN General Assembly
1982

increased use of mercenaries against the territorial integrity and independence of many developing countries. We cannot stress strongly enough the need to bring this heinous crime to an end through concerted international action. AH those participating in mercenary activities belong to States, and urgent measures are required to outlaw mercena¬ries and to stop their activities permanently. Peace- loving people everywhere are anxiously awaiting action to eliminate this heinous crime. We cannot afford to disappoint our peoples. 251. I should like to conclude my remarks by reiter¬ating Kenya's total faith in the principles underlying the Charter of the United Nations and our belief that in the end the nations of this world will have to swim together—or sink together.