text: settlement in the Territory, in contravention of resolu- tions 435 (1978) and 439 (1978), constitute yet another factor of unacceptable delay and diversion in the process leading towards genuine independence for Namibia. Time and again the Security Council has been called upon to denounce the creation of pseudo-political parties and of puppet rgimes in Namibia. Nevertheless, just over a month ago the racist rtgime launched a new scheme to establish yet another interim government with the so-called Multi-Party Conference as its main constitu- tent element. The Security Council, the United Nations Council for Namibia, the Co-ordinating Bureau of Non- Aligned Countries and SWAP0 have all condemned this latest ploy and declared it null and void. However, des- pite its rejection by the entire international community and the total failure of similar attempts in the past, Preto- ria is pressing ahead with the formal installation of its newest contrivance in Windhoek on 17 June next, 36. This latest act of wilful obstruction by South Africa not only proves its basic ma/a-fide intent but should also be viewed against the background of South Africa’s seeming imperviousness to international pressure. In this context, I cannot but observe that irrespective of its pur- ported aims the policy of so-called constructive engage- ment has in effect only encouraged Pretoria’s intran- sigence. Instead of persuading South Africa to relent, this policy has, on the contrary, emboldened the racist rCgime in its stubborn defiance of world censure. Equally, link- ing extraneous issues, such as the presence of Cuban troops in Angola, to Namibian independence has resulted in a new impasse in the implementation of the United Nations plan. Indeed it should by now be clear to all that the distortive recasting of what is essentially a decolonization question into a regional conflict or an 
analysis: The text appears to be a political statement or a diplomatic communication, discussing the situation in Namibia and the actions of South Africa, with a focus on the country's independence and the role of the international community. It mentions various organizations and agreements, such as the United Nations, the Security Council, and resolutions, which suggests a connection to international politics and diplomacy.