UN Security Council
1976

Resolution 393 (1976) of 30 July 1976 The Security Council, Taking note of the letter of the representative of the Republic of Zambia contained in document S/12147, 41 Having considered the statement of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia, 43 Gravely concerned at the numerous hostile and unprovoked acts by South Africa violating the sovereignty, air space and territorial integrity of the Republic of Zambia, resulting in death and injury of innocent people as well as in the destruction of property and culminating on 11 July 1976 in an armed attack which resulted in the regrettable loss of 24 innocent lives and the injury of 45 other persons, Gravely concerned at South Africa’s use of the international Territory of Namibia as a base for attacking neighbouring African countries, Reaffirming the legitimacy of the struggle of the people of Namibia to liberate their country from the illegal occupation of the racist régime of South Africa, Convinced that the continuance of the deteriorating situation in southern Africa could constitute a threat to international peace and security,