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Council; it condemned the policy of ths Portuguese Government which violates the economic and political rights of the African population by the large scale settlement on the land of foreign immigrants and the exportation of workers to South Africa; it requested all states to prevent such activities of their nationals in the foreign financial interests which are an impediment to the attainment by the people of their legitimate rights of freedom and independence; it urged member states to take the following measures, separately or collectively? a) break off diplomatic relations with the Government of Portugal or refrain from establishing such relations, b) Close their ports to all vessals flying the Portuguese flag or in the service of Portugal, c) Prohibit their ships from entering any ports in Portugal and its colonial territories, d)Refuse landing and transit facilities to all aircraft belonging to or in the service of the Government of Portugal and companies registered under the laws of Portugal, e) Boycot all trade with Portugal; it requested all States and in particular the military allies of Portugal within the framework of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, to take ths following stepsr a) to refrain forthwith from giving the Portuguese Government any assistance which would enable it to continue its repression of the African people of the Territories under its administration; b) to take all the necessary measures to prevent the saj.6 or supply of arms and military equipment to the Government of Portugal; c) To stop the sale or shipment to the Government of Portugal of equipment and materials for the manufacture or maintenance of arms and ammunition. This resolution also reafirms the rights of the people of the African territories under Portuguese administration to freedom and independence, and recognises ths legitimacy of their struggle to acheive these rights. Hut no great importance can be attached to this resolution. It was approved by 66 votes in favour, 26 against and 15 abstentions. Those countries which voted against or abstained have been able to guarantee Portugal the help she needs to take the lead in her colonial war; among these are the great powers - the United States, England and France. The only importance of this resolution was that it showed that the great majority of countries in the world recognised the legitimacy of our struggle for liberation. These are all the socialist countries, most of the countries of Asia, Cuba, and 15
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Full text | Council; it condemned the policy of ths Portuguese Government which violates the economic and political rights of the African population by the large scale settlement on the land of foreign immigrants and the exportation of workers to South Africa; it requested all states to prevent such activities of their nationals in the foreign financial interests which are an impediment to the attainment by the people of their legitimate rights of freedom and independence; it urged member states to take the following measures, separately or collectively? a) break off diplomatic relations with the Government of Portugal or refrain from establishing such relations, b) Close their ports to all vessals flying the Portuguese flag or in the service of Portugal, c) Prohibit their ships from entering any ports in Portugal and its colonial territories, d)Refuse landing and transit facilities to all aircraft belonging to or in the service of the Government of Portugal and companies registered under the laws of Portugal, e) Boycot all trade with Portugal; it requested all States and in particular the military allies of Portugal within the framework of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, to take ths following stepsr a) to refrain forthwith from giving the Portuguese Government any assistance which would enable it to continue its repression of the African people of the Territories under its administration; b) to take all the necessary measures to prevent the saj.6 or supply of arms and military equipment to the Government of Portugal; c) To stop the sale or shipment to the Government of Portugal of equipment and materials for the manufacture or maintenance of arms and ammunition. This resolution also reafirms the rights of the people of the African territories under Portuguese administration to freedom and independence, and recognises ths legitimacy of their struggle to acheive these rights. Hut no great importance can be attached to this resolution. It was approved by 66 votes in favour, 26 against and 15 abstentions. Those countries which voted against or abstained have been able to guarantee Portugal the help she needs to take the lead in her colonial war; among these are the great powers - the United States, England and France. The only importance of this resolution was that it showed that the great majority of countries in the world recognised the legitimacy of our struggle for liberation. These are all the socialist countries, most of the countries of Asia, Cuba, and 15 |
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