[misc.headlines.unitex] UN criticism of S Africa role in Namibia muted

patth@ccnysci.UUCP (Patt Haring) (09/04/89)

UN CRITICISM OF S.AFRICA ROLE IN NAMIBIA SOFTENED
The UN Security Council has expressed its concern at the
continuing intimidation and harassment , "particularly by the
Koevoet elements in SWAPOL", the South West African Police.
However, in the resolution adopted on Tuesday all references
blaming South Africa squarely for obstruction were removed or
softened after British pressure, say Non-Aligned Movement
sources.
The original draft resolution  spoke of "concern that South Africa
has refused to comply" with the provisions of UN resolution 435.
The adopted resolution speaks of "concern that all its provisions
are not being fully complied with".
The draft spoke of obstacles placed in Untag's way "by South
Africa's non-compliance with the agreed terms of the
implementation plan".
The adopted form simply mentioned "obstacles placed in [Untag's}
way".
The draft called for strict compliance by South Africa with the
terms of Resolution 435. The resolution called for "the compliance
of all parties concerned, especially South Africa, with the terms".


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