text: paragraph4 of that resolution, the Committee was asked: “to undertake, as a matter of urgency, consideration of the type of action which could be taken in view of the open and persistent refusal of South Africa and Portugal to implement sanctions against the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia”. The Committee discussed this aspect of the question, but was unable to reach an acceptable course of action. In fact, there was a deadlock. Therefore, rather than let the whole matter go by default, we have considered it our duty to let the Council address itself to this matter. Hence, the draft resolution on measures to counter South Africa’s and Portugal’s defiance of sanctions [S/l 092 71. That is the first draft resolution that I am placing before the Council. The delegation of Kenya, on behalf of the delegations of Guinea, the Sudan and on its own behalf, has the pleasure of recommending that this draft be adopted by the Council. 33. In paragraph 5 of the resolution of last year that I have just mentioned, the sanctions Committee was re- quested to examine all proposals and suggestions “for extending the scope and improving the effectiveness of sanctions against Southern Rhodesia”. The sanctions Com- mittee, I am glad to say, did come, to some extent, to grips with this aspect of the question and the consensus reached in section III of its report is adequate testimony of this. But this is not enough and we think consideration should also be taken of some of the original African proposals which were put before the Committee. My delegation, on behalf of the delegations of Guinea, the Sudan and on its own behalf, has the honour to submit to the Council a draft resolution on extending the scope and improving the effectiveness of sanctions [S/10928/. It will be noted that 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing international relations and diplomatic efforts, specifically focusing on sanctions against a country (Southern Rhodesia) and the actions of other countries (South Africa and Portugal). The text also mentions the work of a committee and the submission of draft resolutions to the Council, suggesting a formal international setting.