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Print Name of Person Submit Image Signature of Person Submit 15 October 1979

Note for the Secre/tar^-jeneral

Sir, I understand from Martti Ahtisaari, that the Permanent Representative of South Africa, Ambassador J. Adriaan Eksteen, handed over to Brian Urquhart and to him a preliminary reaction to the proposals cqnfa'fned-in't-h'e" working paper. The same was done iii Pretoria sometime last week. May ]; have your guidance on the matter.

Rudolf Stajduhar DRAFT

Excellency, I wish to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 5 September 1979 addressed to the Secretary-General containi frf ' a protest by your Government against the filmlet titled "Cassinga", which was produced and distributed by the Department of Public Information. I should like to explain the circumstances and background of the production and distribution of the filrolet. The Department of Public Information is required by numerous resolutions of the General Assembly to publicize and disseminate information on the various aspects of the Namibian problem. This was expressed, most recently, in General Assembly resolution 33/182, Section C, paragraph 5 (f), whereby the Secretary-General is requested "to direct the Department of Public Information of the Secretariat, in consultation with the United Nations Council for Namibia, to continue to make every effort to generate publicity and disseminate information with a view to mobilizing public support for the genuine self-determination and national independence of Namibia." It should be noted, in the context of this resolution, that the filmlet here in question was prepared by the Department of Public Information in close and continuing consultation with the Council for Namibia. .' •', . — 2A — •••••; . •

The plight of the Namibian refugee is without doubt an integral part of the Naraibian problem and therefore falls within the above directives of the General Assembly. In this particular case, the Namibian refugee camp at Cassinga was of special concern to the United Nations as it received humanitarian assistance front the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other United Nations organizations and agencies. It is an indisputable fact that an attack was made against the camp and that it resulted in death and injury to several hundred refugees. Moreover, there was widespread destruction of property. The incident was strongly condemned by the Security Council in resolution 428 (1978). With regard to the filxnlet iteelf, the footage was shot by a Swedish team which visited the camp soon after the attack, quite independently of the United Nations. A UN mission which visited the camp later in the month was shown the mass graves where the dead were buried and confirmed the extent of destruction. The agencies represented in that mission were also involved in providing assistance to those who were wounded or rendered homeless as a result of the attack. Having regard to the above circumstances, *ts& in the view of the Department, the filmlet gave an authentic picture - 3 - of the consequences of the attack in so far as it related to the Cassinga refugee camp. Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yasushi Akashi Under-Secretary-General Department of Public Information DRAFT

Excellency,

I amfllrftntRfl-"b y the-^eoyetaay-Gonerol to acknowledge receipt of <>^- your letter dated 5 September 1979/containing a protest by your Government against the filmlet titled "Cassinga", which was produced and distributed S-[/-

The Department of Public Information is required by numerous resolutions of the General Assembly to publicize and disseminate information on the various aspects of the Namibian problem. This was expressed, most recently, in General Assembly Resolution 33/182, Section C, paragraph 5(4r)» whereby the ^U^ytS^ J Secretary-General isl"to direct the Department of Public Information of the Secretariat, in consultation with the United Nations Council for Namibia, to continue to make every effort to generate publicity and disseminate information with a view to mobilizing public support for the genuine self-determination and national independence of Namibia." It should be noted, in the context of this resolution, that the filmlet here in question was prepared by the Depart- ment of Public Information in close and continuing consultation with the Council for Namibia.

The plight of the Namibian refugee is without doubt an integral part of the Namibian problem and therefore falls within the above directives of the General Assembly. In this particular case the Namibian refugee camp at Cassinga was of special concern to the United Nations as it received - 2 - humanitarian assistance from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other United Nations organizations and agencies.

It is an indisputable fact that an attack -was made against the camp and that it resulted in death and injury to several hundred refugees. Moreover, there was widespread destruction of property. The incident vas strongly condemned "by the Security Council in resolution 428 (1978).

With regard to the film itself, the footage was shot by a Swedish A team which visited the camp soon after the attack, quite Independently of the United Nations. A UN mission which visited the camp later in the month was shown the mass graves where the dead were buried and confirmed the extent of destruction. The agencies represented in that mission were also involved in providing assistance to those who were wounded or rendered homeless as a result of the attack.

Having regard to the above circumstancesi the Department cannot in our view be charged with "a horrifying distortion of the actual circumstances of the South African attack on the SWAPO military headquarters at Cassinga". The material in the filmlet was substantiated by the team which took_the * J «£^ footage on the spot and by the subsequent UN mission to the camp.I In the view of the Department, the film&t gav~ e an authentic picture of the consequences of the attack in so far as it related to the Cassinga refugee camp.

Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yasushi Akashi Under-Se cretary-General Department of Public Information A«.-

:'-'''-«^V"^ 'cM'i'-'P.V'-• :- 1 I- 'I , UNITED NATIONS UNIES

The South African Mission lodged a protest about a sixty-second filmlet entitled "Cassinga" which was distributed by the Department of Public Information. In its view, the filmlet contained a "horrifying distortion of the actual circumstances". Mr. Akashi was asked to prepare a draft reply which, when received, turned out to be unusable. An alternate draft was prepared by Mr. Farah and ' John Scott of the Legal Office. They have also suggested that the reply should be sent by Mr. Aka-ehi rather than you. I have "maoeci few changes in the draft which is now submitted for your approva1.

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:>- r frt*?- > f-rur-"-*; * ••> PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS

3OO EAST 42"P STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 October 1979

Excellency,

Again I have to draw Your Excellency's attention to incidents which have occurred on the border between Angola and South West Africa. The following incidents took place between 8 September and 22 September 1979:

1. On 15 September 1979? approximately 9 km from Oshikango, at position 1? degrees 28 S, 15 degrees 5^i E, SWAPO terrorists fired on Security Forces with mortars from across the Angolan border. The Security Forces returned fire.

2. On 21 September 19795 approximately 110 km west north- west of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees S, 15 degrees 26 E, Security Forces were fired upon by MPLA forces from across the Angolan border. The Security Forces returned the fire.

The following incident occurred as a result of a landmine laid by SWAPO terrorists:

H.E. Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK N.Y.10017 On 10 September 1979: approximately 17 km north-east of Ombalantu at beacon 11, at position 17 degrees 23 1/3 S, 15 degrees 06^ E, an as yet unidentified landmine planted by terrorists who had crossed the border from Angola, was detonated by a Security Forces' vehicle. There were no casualties.

The following cases of intimidation by SWAPO terrorists have been reported. k. On 10 September 1979, approximately 19 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 43"t S, 15 degrees 56 E, 19 members of the Department of Health Mosquito Control Team were kidnapped by 20 terrorists who destroyed their tractors and took them across the border into Angola via Odiba at beacon 20. Four of them later managed to escape and they returned to Owambo.

5- On 15 September 1979? approximately 25 km east south-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 56 S, l6 degrees O8 E, a group of 15 armed, uniformed terrorists visited the village of Mr Onesmus Imbili. They murdered Mr Imbili by slitting his throat and shot an Owambo child dead whilst his family was forced to watch. The terrorists then escaped into Angola, using Mr Imbili's truck.

6. On 19 September 1979j approximately 8 km east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 52-J S, 15 degrees 59^ E, Minister Tara Imbili noticed strangers who proved to be terrorists at his home and alerted the Security Forces. Wlien the Security Forces investigated, the terrorists ran away. Two of the terrorists armed with Makarov pistols were shot by Security Forces and the others escaped to Angola. 7. On 20 September 1979, approximately 7 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 49tr S, 15 degrees 55 1/3 E, a group of 15 terrorists shot and wounded a 13-year old child and then threw him into the flames of the kraal they had set alight. The child burned to death in the presence of the other occupants of the village. The terrorists then fled to Angola after having shot dead three special constables who had come to the assistance of the village occupants.

8. On 20 September 1979? approximately 10 km east of Oshakati, at position 17 degrees 48-J S, 15 degrees 47 E, a village was burnt down.

9. On 22 September 1979, plus minus 23 km south west of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 3^¥ S, 15 degrees 4:7 "4 E, terrorists coming from Angola attacked the village of Chief Johannes Kaulomo. In the ensuing gunfight, one local member of the population was killed. The terrorists burned down the village.

As on previous occasions I wish to express my Government's earnest hope that Your Excellency will, through your office assist in bringing about a cessation of all these incidents so as to lower tension in the border area and to establish a peaceful atmosphere.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

J. ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Permanent Representative UN/TED NATIONS -—!->. Distr. C /•* I I n I T \/ /l$^<^HJ!^S)lt GENERAL S ECURITY mraliwv O I ] N C \ \ ^§i§S^ 1^ September 1979 C ^^ W I ^1 ^^ I l« ^=S3"er25S ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

SECURITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION k2I (1977) CONCERNING THE QUESTION OF SOUTH AFRICA

LETTER DATED 29 JUNE 1979 FROM THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION tel (1977) CONCERNING THE QUESTION OF SOUTH AFRICA

I have the honour to'refer to your Note PO 230 SOAF (2-2-3-2) of 2 May 1979 . in which you called my attention to a statement made by Mr. Abdul Minty, Honorary Secretary of the British Anti-Apartheid Committee, at the ninth meeting of your Committee on 3 April 1979, and requested my comments on its content.

In this statement, Mr. Minty has again raised several charges of violation of the embargo on arms supplies to South Africa in regard to my country. Some of : these charges have already been answered by my predecessor, Ambassador Piero Vinci, in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Special Committee against Apartheid on 26 September 1978. My Government however is glad of this opportunity to clarify its position also in front of your Committee. I will therefore address myself to the various points made by Mr. Minty in the order in which he raised them.

(l) Aermacchi MB 326. The licence for the production of the South African version of this plane (impala I) was ceded una tanturn, that is, without a provision for its termination, by contract between the Italian firm Aermacchi and the South African firm Atlas Aircraft as long ago as 1961*. The Impala I has been produced under licence by Atlas Aircraft, entirely in South Africa, since the late sixties. Under the clauses of the manufacturing licence, Aermacchi continued to provide Atlas Aircraft with some more advanced components of the MB 326 until 1912. The last export licence related to this contract was issued by the Italian authorities prior to the adoption of Res. 311 (I9J2), although the operation took place at a later date, and it concerned four airframes'of the MB 326 K model produced by Aermacchi (non-complete planes, as has been erroneously published). Since that time, no further export licences have been granted to the Italian firm, for either complete licences or spare parts. Thus the technical co-operation between Aermacchi and Atlas has totally ceased and Aermacchi currently has no investments, offices or personnel in South Africa. Following the ban imposed by the Italian authorities in 1912. on export licences for armaments supplies to South Africa, Atlas Aircraft has developed autonomously its own version of the MB 326 K, which is known as "Impala II", and whose design derives only partially from the Italian prototype.

79-23520 , i««• UNITED NATIONS • —.^^ Distr. C f* I I n I T V IW%F^3$i^ GENERAL S E C U R I T Y Ccw&Jfflf O I I Kl C \ I m^^^F 1U September 1979 C ^^r \J I ™ ^^ I !• ^:±~?^ ORIGINAL: ENGLI.SH

SECURITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION lj-21 (1977) CONCERNING THE QUESTION OF SOUTH AFRICA

NOTE VERBALE DATED k SEPTEMBER 1979 FROM THE DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ISRAEL TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION U21 (1977) CONCERNING THE QUESTION OF SOUTH AFRICA

The Deputy Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations presents his compliments to the Vice-Chariman of the Security Council Committee Established .by Resolution k2I (1977) Concerning the Question of South Africa, and has the 'honour to acknowledge receipt of the latter's notes PO 230 SOAF (2-2-3-2): Case No. 5 of 2 May 1979 and of 3 July 1979, inviting the comments of the Government of Israel on violations of the mandatory arms embargo, alledgedly relating to Israel. ' On instructions, the Deputy Permanent Representative of Israel wishes to reconfirm Israel's undertakings of 7 December 1977 (S/12^75) and of 3 April 1978 :(S/12U75/Add.l) that it will comply with Security Council resolution Ul8 (1977), and accordingly, Israel will not provide South Africa with arms or related material of all types, including the sale or transfer of weapons and ammunition, 'military vehicles and equipment (see Israel's note verbale of k December 19789 circulated as document S/AC.20/5).

Hence with regard to licences granted in the past relating to the manufacture and maintenance of arms and ammunition., the Government of Israel has called on industry to take measures to terminate such licences, and the Government will not approve any application for renewal or extension of such a licence (see Israel's note verbale of 1 December 1978 circulated as document S/129^8).

The Deputy Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations avails himself of this opportunity to renew to the Vice-Chairman of the Security Council Committee Established by Resolution U21 (1977) Concerning the Question of South Africa the assurances of his highest consideration.

79-23525 >•-- f 'i c ., < 'i

PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS

3OO EAST 42"t> STREET

NEW YORK, N.Y. 10017 14 September 1979

Excellency

Once again I have to draw Your Excellency's attention to incidents which have occurred on the border between Angola and South West Africa. The following incidents took place between 25 May and 28 August 1979-'

1. On 31 May 1979 Security Forces observed a group of fifteen SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola, attempting to sabotage a water pipe-line approximately 40 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 37 S, 16 degrees 12-J E. One terrorist was killed in the ensuing skirmish.

2. On 1 June 1979 Security Forces were involved in a skirmish with four SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 5 km north-west of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 24^ S, l4 degrees E. The terrorists withdrew across the border.

On 2 June 1979 Security Forces killed two SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola in a contact approximately 14 km east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 5^ S, 16 degrees 06-J E. Two AK-^7 rifles, five magazines and one RPG-7 missile were seized.

H.E. Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK N.Y.10017 2.

k. On k June 1979 Security Forces were involved in a skirmish with SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola at a village 28 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 39¥ S, 15 degrees 57~k E.

5- On 8 June 1979 Security Forces were involved in a skirmish with SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola 28 km north-north-west of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 40^- S, l6 degrees 02-g: E. Two terrorists and two terrorist collaborators were killed. Two AK-^7 rifles, six magazines and medical equipment were found at the scene.

6. On 9 June 1979 one SWAPO terrorist who had infiltrated from Angola was shot dead in a contact with Security Forces 17 km north-north-west of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 46 S, l6 degrees 00^ E.

7- On 15 June 1979 Security Forces made contact with a group of SWAPO terrorists, who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 15 km north-east of Ombalantu between beacons ten and eleven, at position 17 degrees 24f- S, 15 degrees 04^ E. The terrorists retreated across the border.

8. On 16 June 1979 a Security Forces patrol observed a group of thirty-five SWAPO terrorists, who had just infiltrated from Angola in the Jati strip approximately 15 km north-west of Ombalantu in the region of beacon nine, at position 17 degrees 24 S, 14 degrees 57"J E. Two terrorists were killed when the Security Forces attacked and the remainder fled back across the border, taking three wounded with them. 3.

9. On 18 June 1979 Security Forces made contact with a group of forty SWAPO terrorists, who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 22 km east of Onkankolo, at position 17 degrees 57! S, l6 degrees 36^ E. The terrorists fled northwards toward Angola.

10. On 20 June 1979 Security Forces made contact with approximately ten SWAPO terrorists approximately 20 km east of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 25 south, 16 degrees 5^ east. The terrorists fled over the border to Angola, leaving behind equipment and documents.

11. On 21 June 1979 the Security Forces skirmished with four terrorists at a village 22 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 33¥ south, 16 degrees 1 east. One terrorist was killed and one injured. The terrorists fled, taking the wounded one with them.

12. On 30 June 1979 Security Forces had fleeting contact with three terrorists who escaped across the border into Angola approximately 20 km east of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 24 south 16 degrees lif east.

13- On 12 July 1979 a group of fifteen terrorists became involved in a running skirmish with Security Forces approximately 26 km north-east of Oshakati, between 17 degrees 3Q~k S, 15 degrees 53 E and 17 degrees 37~k S, 15 degrees 5l¥ E. Two terrorists and one female collaborator were killed. The terrorists fled into Angola under cover of darkness.

W... 14. On 12 July 19795 approximately 25 terrorists were surprised approximately 25 km north-west of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 2,k S, 1^ degrees 46-J E. One terrorist was killed while the remainder fled into Angola.

15- On 1^ July 1979 ten terrorists infiltrating from Angola at beacon 11, at 17 degrees 23% S, 15 degrees 063" E, were intercepted by Security Forces. The terrorists scattered and fled back into Angola. The number of casualties is unknown.

16. On 25 July 1979 approximately 10 km west of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 23^ S, 15 degrees ^7-J E, terrorists fired on a Security Forces patrol from Angolan territory with small arms. The fire was neutralised. The number of terrorist casualties is unknown.

17- On 31 July 1979 approximately 23 km north-west of Ombalantu in the vicinity of beacon 8, at position 17 degrees 23-g- S, 1^ degrees ^7"iE ? a Security Forces patrol group observed 30 terrorists crossing the border from Angola and engaged them. After a short skirmish, the terrorists fled back into Angola, leaving two dead behind, but taking at least three wounded with them.

18. On 4 August 1979 approximately 2 km west of beacon 8, at position 17 degrees 23^- S, 14 degrees ^7-5- E, a Security Forces patrol had contact with a group of approximately 20 terrorists at a village in the position indicated. The terrorists fled across the border into Angola. 19- On 15 August 1979 approximately 22 km south-west of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 38^- S, 16 degrees 10-J E, while on patrol, Security Forces encountered a group of approximately 50 Terrorists who had just infiltrated from Angola. The terrorists fled and recrossed the border. The number of casualties is unknown.

20. On 15 August 1979 approximately 15 km north-east of Oshakati, at position 17 degrees ^3"2 S, 15 degrees 48 E, 8 telephone poles were sabotaged by terrorists. Security Forces followed the tracks of the terrorists who were returning to Angola. On l6 August 1979 Security Forces surprised the six terrorists approximately 22 km north-north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 4l-J S, 15 degrees 59 E. In the resulting gun-fight one terrorist was killed and the rest fled back towards Angola, leaving equipment behind.

21. On 20 August 1979 approximately l6 km north-west of Onkankolo, at position 17 degrees 53^ S, l6 degrees 162" E, when following some tracks, Security Forces heard a shot and came upon a terrorist who had been shot dead by his comrades, presumably for attempted desertion.

The following incidents occurred as a result of landmines laid by SWAPO terrorists:

22. On 29 May 1979, two TMA-3 mines, freshly laid by SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola and returned there, were detected and lifted by Security Forces approximately 30 km north-east of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 24-J S, 15 degrees 13^ E. 23- On 2 June 1979 one TM-57 mine freshly laid by SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola, was detected and lifted by Security Forces approximately 29 km east of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 31 S, 16 degrees 36^ E.

24. On 4 June 1979 two TMA-3 mines, each reinforced with one kilogram of plastic explosive, were detected and lifted on the road from Oshakati to Ruacana approximately 25 km north-west of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 26 S, l4 degrees 47 E. One mine had been laid in the northern track of the road and the other in the middle. This road is largely used by the local population. The mines had been freshly laid by SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola and returned there.

25• On 12 June 1979 messrs Andreus Titus, Abraham Rheinold and Filemon Sakelus were killed and four others injured when their vehicle detonated an unidentified type of mine approximately l8 km east of Oshakati, at position 17 degrees 47r S, 15 degrees 58^ E.

26. On 13 June 1979 one TMA-3 mine was detected and lifted approximately 17 km north-west of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 27 S, l4 degrees 49^ E.

27. On 23 June 1979 Security Forces lifted two TMA-3 landmines 20 km north-west of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 24tr S, l4 degrees 30 E.

28. On 27 June 1979 four civilian workers concerned with road building were injured when their truck detonated a mine approximately 25 km from Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 25 S, l4 degrees 36 E. 7.

29- On 28 June 1979 approximately 26 km from Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 25 S, 1^ degrees 45tr E, a TMA-3 mine was detected and lifted.

30. On 28 June 1979 a TMA-3 mine connected to a TM-57 mine with cordtex, was detected and lifted approximately 13 km north of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 23~J S, 15 degrees 1 E at beacon 10.

31. On 28 June 1979 a minibus with four adults and nine children detonated a mine approximately 9 km from West-Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 35"i S, 17 degrees 7 E. Thomas Luuli (the driver), Selma Shiper, Loideh Jonathan and her two children were killed. The rest were seriously injured.

32. On 28 June 1979? agricultural officials performing official duties detonated a mine approximately 29 km south-east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 36^ S, ±k degrees 35 E. There were no casualties.

33. On k July 1979 two members of the local population,. Somon Matulifa and Walter Simeon, were killed and two persons, Isak Kanine and Kalombo Auwegna, were seriously injured when their light truck detonated a double TMA-3 mine approximately 15 km north-east of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 24 S, 15 degrees 5 E.

34. On 5 July 1979 two mines, one TMA-3 and one TM-46, connected by cordtex, were detected and lifted approximately 30 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 46-J S, 16 degrees 1O E.

35. On 6 July 1979, two mines, one TMA-3 and one TM-57, were detected and lifted 1 km apart approximately 30 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 38^ S, 15 degrees 55-5- E. 8. /... 8.

36. On 6 July 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated a mine approximately 35 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 37r S, l6 degrees 5"? E.

37- On 10 July 1979 seven members of the local population were injured, three of whom seriously, when their light truck detonated a mine approximately 7 km north of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 31 S, 17 degrees 13f E.

38. On 14 July 1979 one TMA-3 mine was detected and lifted approximately 28 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 46-J S, 16 degrees 09i E.

39- On 17 July 1979 approximately 7 km south-west of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 37 S, 17 degrees 08^ E, one Soviet TM-46 mine was detected and lifted.

40. On 17 July 1979 approximately 28 km south-east of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 37 S, l6 degrees 00£ E, one British MK-7 mine was detected and lifted.

41. On l8 July 1979 approximately 62 km east of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 37% S, 17 degrees 47 E, one Soviet TMA-3 mine was detected and lifted.

42. On 2O July 1979 approximately 8 km north-east of Eenana in the vicinity of beacon 25, at position 17 degrees 25^ S, 16 degrees 23i E, one Soviet TM-57 mine was detected and lifted.

43. On 21 July 1979 approximately 27 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 4l 1/3 S, 16 degrees 03¥ E, one Soviet TM-57 mine was detected and lifted. 44. On 26 July 1979 approximately 38 km south-south-west of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 51% S? 17 degrees 02 E, two Soviet mines were detected and lifted: one TM-57 and one TMA-3.

45. On 31 July 1979 approximately l6 km north-east of Onkankolo, at position 17 degrees 49-J S, l6 degrees 27! E, one Soviet TMA-3 mine was detected and lifted.

46. On 31 July 1979 approximately 43 km south-south-west of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 54^ S, 17 degrees 03-4 E, two Soviet TMA-3 mines were detected and lifted.

47. On 4 August 1979 between beacons 20 and 21, at position 17 degrees 23^ S, l6 degrees 00^- E, a Security Forces vehicle detonated an unidentified mine.

48. On 9 August 1979 approximately 3 km of Oshigambo, at position 17 degrees 46^- S, l6 degrees 09¥ E? Security Forces lifted one Soviet TM-46 mine connected with cordtex to a PMD-6 mine.

49. On 13 August 1979 approximately 8 km north-north-east of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 31"5" S, 17 degrees 15"4 E, one British MK-7 landmine coupled to one Soviet TMA-3 mine was lifted by Security Forces.

50. On 20 August 1979 approximately 15 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 52-J S, 16 degrees 10 E, local population children found an undetonated 88 mm projectile of American origin, deliberately left behind by S¥APO. The projectile exploded with the result that seven children were killed and three seriously injured.

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51. On 21 August 1979 approximately 21 km south-east of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 5^1r S, 16 degrees 04if E, two members of the local population were killed and two seriously injured when their light delivery truck detonated a land mine set by terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola.

52. On 22 August 1979 approximately 20 km north-north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees ^2^- S, 15 degrees 57^ E, one Soviet TMA-3 landmine was lifted by Security Forces.

53- On 23 August 1979 approximately 12 km south-west of Onkankolo, at position 17 degrees 57~2 S, l6 degrees l8£ E, Security Forces lifted one Soviet TM-7 landmine planted by terrorists.

5^t. On 27 August 1979 approximately 36 km east of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 32^- S, l6 degrees 40 E, Security Forces lifted one Soviet TMA-3 and one Soviet TM-^5 landmine planted in the road by terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola.

The following cases of intimidation and sabotage by SWAPO have been reported:

55. On 25 May 1979 two SWAPO terrorists armed with rifles, who had infiltrated from Angola, abducted Mr Onesmus Elifas from his home approximately 8 km east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 5^¥ S, l6 degrees 02^- E. Approximately l^r km away he was shot and killed by the terrorists.

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56. On 29 May 1979 ten SWAPO terrorists armed with rifles, took Mr Erasmus Gemby out of his home approximately 20 km north of Oshakati at position 17 degrees 3^-J S, 15 degrees 46-J E and shot him dead before moving off in the direction of Angola.

57. On 10 June 1979 a group of SWAPO terrorists, who had infiltrated from Angola, shot and killed Mr Hipila Hitaulukwa at his home approximately 20 km north-east of Oshakati, at position 17 degrees 39ir S, 15 degrees 51^ E. Mr Hitaulukwa's wife died when the house was burned down while she was in it.

58. On 10 June 1979 a group of seventy SWAPO terrorists, who had infiltrated from Angola, abducted thirty young men and women from the Ondiikela district approximately 28 km east of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 33"J S, 15 degrees 15"? E.

59. On 13 June 1979 six SWAPO terrorists, who had infiltrated from Angola, shot and killed the head of a household approximately l6 km south-east of Onkankolo, at position l8 degrees 05^ S, l6 degrees 31 E. The house was burned down and the man's children were abducted.

60. On 15 June 1979, seven members of the local population were abducted by three terrorists approximately 18 km south south-east of Ruacana at position 17 degrees 30 S, 14 degrees 32 E, and taken to Angola.

61. On 19 June 1979, the owner of a "cuca" shop, Mr Simon Kandume, was abducted by five terrorists and his shop plundered of R60O in cash, clothes and drink. He subsequently escaped. The position was 17 degrees S, 16 degrees k E, 28 km from Oshikango.

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62. On 23 June 1979 a group of terrorists fired on a bus carrying rugby players on the road 60 km south of Ondangwa, at position l8 degrees 15 S, l6 degrees 27^ E. The terrorists fled when Security Forces returned fire.

63. On 3 July 1979 a water pipeline was blown up in three places approximately l8 km south-east of Oshikango, by explosives planted by terrorists. The position was 17 degrees 27 S, 16 degrees 02 E.

6k. On 3 July 19795 petrol pumps at a service station approximately 13 km east of Ondangwa were destroyed by explosives planted by terrorists.

65. On 6 July 1979 a supermarket belonging to Jacob Nagola of Onandjokwe, approximately 13 km east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 56^ S, l6 degrees 13"i" E, was severely damaged by explosives.

66. On 6 July 1979} three telephone poles were blown up by explosives approximately 33 km north-north-west of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 35^ S, 15 degrees 5^¥ E.

67. On 9 July 1979i nine terrorists attacked the kraal of Chief Erastus Shaduka approximately 25 km west of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees k6 S, 15 degrees 49ir E. Chief Shaduka's throat was cut and his sixteen year-old son and bodyguard, Simon Valindi, were shot dead. Before moving off in the direction of Angola, the terrorists plundered and burnt down a "cuca" shop.

68. On 10 July 1979 a "cuca" shop approximately 30 km east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 26^ S, l4 degrees 39^ E, was plundered and the owner, Mr Lucas Kuyek, abducted into Angola. 13./... 13.

69- On 16 July 1979 approximately 13 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 56 S, l6 degrees 02 E, Mr Thomas Philipus was shot in the head from behind whilst answering the telephone in his shop. The terrorists were dressed in civilian clothing and armed with Makarov pistols.

70. On 17 July 1979 approximately 2 km south of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 32 S, 15 degrees 00 E, a "cuca" shop, belonging to Mr Daveo Sheenama, was severely damaged by explosives placed by SWAPO terrorists. Three motor vehicles parked at the shop were exten- sively damaged in the blast.

71. On 21 July 1979 approximately l4 km north-west of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees *±9% S, 15 degrees 52^- E, six terrorists, armed with AK-^7 rifles, set a small village ablaze whilst the inhabitants were forced to watch. One member of the local population who attempted to escape was shot dead. The terrorists withdrew northwards on completion of these acts.

72. On 24 July 1979 approximately 4:5 km east-north-east of Ombalantu in the vicinity of beacon 1^, at position 17 degrees 27r S, 15 degrees 25 E, two terrorists armed with AK-^7 rifles crossed from Angola and forcibly entered the "cuca" of Mr Jonas Kanukurnse. He and his wife were held at gunpoint after three intimidatory shots had been fired whilst his shop was ransacked. The terrorists returned to Angola after- wards . 14.

73- On 2? July 1979 approximately 20 km north-west of Ombalantu in the vicinity of beacon 8, at position 17 degrees 2k S, l4 degrees 5l¥ E, thirty terrorists armed with AK-47 rifles arrived at a "cuca" shop and herded all the local population present together. They then selected four young men and six young women whom they forcibly took with them into Angola.

74. On 28 July 1979 approximately 13 km north of Ombalantu in the vicinity of beacon 10, at position 17 degrees 23"¥ S, 14 degrees 59 E, twenty armed terrorists came to the village of Mr Mautueti Aluvilo to await his arrival. When Mr Aluvilo arrived, he was bundled back into his light truck and forcibly taken into Angola.

75. On 29 July 1979 approximately 35 km north-west of Nkongo in the vicinity of beacon 31, at position 17 degrees 23i" S, 16 degrees 57~k E, ten terrorists forcibly removed Mr Kornelius Martin and his wife from his village and took them towards Angola. Approximately 2 km from the village Mr Martin was shot dead whereafter they continued into Angola. Approximately 4O empty AK-47 shells were found at the scene.

76. On 31 July 1979 approximately 25 km north-east of Oshakati, at position 17 degrees 3k^ S, 15 degrees 47-J E, Mr Kalomo Shimaneni was waylaid by terrorists and shot dead with a Tokarev pistol.

77- On 1 August 1979 approximately 22 km north-north-east of Oshakati at position 17 degrees 36-5- S, 15 degrees 44£ E, a wholesale business at Indola was set alight and com- pletely destroyed by a group of terrorists. They also robbed a "cuca" shop and then withdrew in a northerly direction.

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78. On k August 1979 approximately 23 km south of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 35 S, 15 degrees 5 1-f- E, SWAPO terrorists stabbed and killed Mr Thomas Lucas at Sikule school.

79- On 6 August 1979 approximately l8 km south of beacon l8, at position 17 degrees 34^ S, 15 degrees ^7 E, Mr Hantenja Shimaneni, a "cuca" shop owner, was robbed of R50 and was murdered by terrorists who shot him in the neck with a Makarov pistol and then fled northwards.

80. On 8 August 1979 approximately 7 km north-north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 50 S, 15 degrees 5^a" E, sub-chief Petrus Nampollo was murdered at Okapya by two terrorists while his wife was forced to watch. The terrorists left in a northerly direction. One AK-47 cartridge and two AK-^7 cartridge cases were found at the site.

81. On 9 August 1979 approximately ^2 km south-south-east of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 52-J S, 15 degrees 0^-J E, sub-chief Mahalelo Mashuna, was murdered by a terrorist who stabbed him with a knife. The terrorist fled to Angola.

82. On 11 August 1979 approximately 24 km west of Onkankolo, at position 17 degrees 564- S, 16 degrees llf- E, the school board offices at Onayena were demolished and the contents destroyed by explosives set by terrorists who then fled northwards.

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83. On 13 August 1979 approximately 63 km east-north-east of Nkongo in the vicinity of beacon 39 at position 17 degrees 26 S, 17 degrees k7% E, the village of Chief Katamba was attacked by a group of 10 terrorists who fired three mortar shells at the village. No damage was done and the terrorists fled in a northerly direction.

84. On 15 August 1979 approximately 39 km north-east of Onkankolo, at position 17 degrees 45-J S, 16 degrees 42if- E, Mr Namalambo Simon was murdered by six terrorists when he visited his family in the Opomaro district. The terrorists fled in a northerly direction.

85. On 15 August 1979 approximately 27 km south-west of Onkankolo, at position l8 degrees 03 S, l6 degrees 10^- E, a terrorist dressed in civilian clothing attempted to murder Mr Johannes Manasser, a teacher at Ihongo school. Mr Manasser was wounded in the leg. A Makarov 9-mm cartridge case was found at the scene of the crime.

86. On 16 August 1979 approximately 24 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 40 1/3 S, 15 degrees 57"? E, Mr Kalongela Tavamna was murdered by terrorists using a knife. The terrorists fled in a northerly direction.

87. On 17 August 1979 approximately 19 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 47"t S, l6 degrees 03"? E, terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola shot and killed Mr Johannes Edwards and three of his children in their home.

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88. On 24 August 1979 approximately 32 km east of Ruacana in the vicinity of beacon 6, at position 17 degrees 25-2" S, 14: degrees 39l~ E, twenty members of the local population were kidnapped from a "cuca"-complex by a group of approximately thirty-five terrorists and taken across the border into Angola.

As on previous occasions I wish to express my Government's earnest hope that Your Excellency will, through your office, assist in bringing about a cessation of all these incidents so as to lower tension in the border area and to establish a peaceful atmosphere.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

DAVID W. STEWARD Charge d'Affaires a.i. cc: Mr. Farah bf: RA/GMM/AKU File: S.Africa XRef: Namibia

NOTE FOR THE FILE

The Chargg d1Affaires of the South Africa Mission, Mr. David Steward, called me today and asked me to convey the following information to the Secretary-General:

The Administrator-General for Namibia, Judge Steyn, has asked the Prime Minister that he be transferred back to the bench. The Prime Minister has named Professor Gerrit Viljoen, presently Rector of the Rand Afrikaans University, to this post. This appointment takes effect on 2 August.

Mr. Steward also read out the relevant announcement by the Prime Minister which said that Judge Steyn had previously asked his predecessor that his appointment as Administrator- General should not exceed two years. In the statement, the Prime Minister expresses highest appreciation for the sacrifices, hard work and pleasant manner of Judge Steyn.

F.Mayrhofer/jb 1 August 1979 cc : bf: RA/GMM CONFIDENTIAL File: S.Africa

NOTE FOR THE FILE

Re; Letter from Mission of South Africa dated 28 July 1979

Mr. Steward, Charge1 d'Affaires of the South Africa Mission, called me on 28 July to alert me to the fact that he was sending over a letter with a statement by his Foreign Minister, which was intended for circulation. Upon receipt of the letter, which was seen by the Secretary-General, I tried to contact Mr. Steward, but reached him only on 30 July, to tell him that in my view the Foreign Minister's statement considerably over-reacted to the Secretary-General's very balanced statement of 27 July. I also pointed out that the Secretary-General's statement had been made during a press briefing in reply to a question and had not been issued as a press release, while the Foreign Minister's statement was to be circulated as an official document of both the Security Council and the General Assembly.

Mr. Steward, while admitting that the Secretary-General's statement as such had been balanced, said that his Government had read it in conjunction with the statement of the President of the Council on Namibia of three days earlier and that this had triggered the strong reaction of the Foreign Minister. When I told him that the Secretary-General's statement had been issued independently under his own authority, Mr. Steward asked me to withhold circulation for the time being so that he could consult with his Foreign Ministry. t 1

Mr. Steward called me again in the afternoon of the 30th and said that if the spokesman could clarify in the press briefing that the Secretary-General, in issuing his statement, did not wish to associate himself with the statement of the Council on Namibia, a circulation of his letter would no longer be necessary. I felt that this was not feasible and therefore offered to circulated the letter as requested. He asked me, however, to continue withholding the circulation.

On 2 August, he called again saying that the spokesman's reaction to further questions on this subject during the past days had helped to clarify the matter and he wished, therefore, to withdraw the request for circulation.

F.Mayrhofer/j b 6 August 1979 PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS

3OO EAST 42NP STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7

28 July 1979

Excellency,

The South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable R.F. Botha, has requested me to transmit to Your Excellency the enclosed statement which he made on 28 July 1979 in reaction to a statement authorized by Your Excellency on 27 July 1979*

I should appreciate it if the statement could be circulated as an official document of the General Assembly under item 27^ of the provisional agenda, and of the Security Council.

Please accept. Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

DAVID W STEWARD Charge d'Affaires a i

H E Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations^ United Nations NEW YORK N.Y. 10017 STATEMENT BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE HONOURABLE R.F. BOTHA, MADE ON 28 JULY 1979 IN REACTION TO A STATEMENT AUTHORIZED BY H.E. DR KURT WALDHEIM, THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS, ON 27 JULY 1979

"It has been brought to my attention that the Secretary-General of the United Nations has authorized a statement in which he "deplores ... reports of wide-spread arrests and harrassment in Namibia."

I had the occasion yesterday to denounce wild untruths issued by the President of the Council for South West Africa in this connection and I regret very much that the Secretary-General of the United Nations should now have contributed publicly to this controversy at this delicate stage without establishing the facts. It is incomprehensible that the Secretary-General should express such sentiments at a time when the South African Governement has expressed its willingness to hold talks with a Representative of the Five.

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Excellency,

I should appreciate it if the statement could be circulated as an official document of the General Assembly under item 27 of the provisional agenda, and of the Security Council.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

DAVID W STEWARD Charge d1Affaires a i

H E Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations* United Nations NEW YORK N.Y. 10017 STATEMENT BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE HONOURABLE R.F. BOTHA, MADE ON 28 JULY 1979 IN REACTION TO A STATEMENT AUTHORIZED BY H.E. DR KURT WALDHEIM, THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS, ON 27 JULY 1979

"It has been brought to my attention that the Secretary-General of the United Nations has authorized a statement in which he "deplores ... reports of wide-spread arrests and harrassment in Namibia."

Statements of this nature by the Secretary-General at this time are not conducive to the creation of a climate calculated to facilitate the further negotiations which are now envisaged." PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION •: «--»-->-» TO THE UNITED NATIONS

3OO EAST 42fP STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 27 July 1979

Excellency,

The South African Minister 'of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. R.F. Botha, has requested me to transmit to Your c Excellency the enclosed statement which he made on 26 July 1979 in reaction to a statement made by the President of the Council for Namibia on 24 July 1979-

I should appreciate it if the statement could be circulated as an official document of the Security Council and of the General Assembly.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

DAVID W. STEWARD Charge d'Affaires a.i

H.E. Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations NEW YORK, N.Y.10017 STATEMENT BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE HONOURABLE R.F. BOTHA, MADE ON 26 JULY 1979 IN REACTION TO A STATEMENT MADE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL FOR NAMIBIA ON 24 JULY 1979

"The President of the Council for Namibia has issued a statement in New York in which he accuses the South African Government of all sorts of atrocities in South West Africa.

It is doubtful whether any office bearer of the Council for Namibia has ever divested himself of so many untruths. The statement contains the distortions, fabrications and lies for which SWAPO terrorists are notorious and would come as no surprise emanating from that quarter. We have no intention of .dignifying the statement by answering the absurdities in it, such as the assertion that 15 000 persons have been arrested in the Territory in the last three months and that the South African Government has devised a plan to reduce the Black population by more that 200 000 persons (i.e. by about 25 per cent).

No responsible government will believe such ludicrous claims." PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION

T0 THE UNITED NATIONS

30° EAST 42W STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 2? July 1979

Excellency,

The South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. R.F. Botha, has requested me to transmit to Your Excellency the enclosed statement which he made on 26 July 1979 in reaction to a statement made by the President of the Council for Namibia on 24 July 1979.

I should appreciate it if the statement could be circulated as an official document of the Security Council and of the General Assembly.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

DAVID W. STEWARD Charge d'Affaires a.i

"The President of the Council for Namibia has issued a statement in New York in which he accuses the South African Government of all sorts of atrocities in South West Africa.

It is doubtful whether any office bearer of the Council for Namibia has ever divested himself of so many untruths. The statement contains the distortions, fabrications and lies for which SWAPO terrorists are notorious and would come as no surprise emanating from that quarter. We have no intention of dignifying the statement by answering the absurdities in it, such as the assertion that 15 000 persons have been arrested in the Territory in the last three months and that the South African Government has devised a plan to reduce the Black population by more that 200 000 persons (i.e. by about 25 per cent).

No responsible government will believe such ludicrous claims." .Jf f -.. • I PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION

TO THE UNITED NATIONS

3OO EAST 42"P STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 p T ^ ^ \ V 9/1/14 5 June 1979

Excellency,

1. At 21h50 on 12 May 1979 MPLA forces fired on Security Forces and SWAWEK installations with RPG-7's and small arms. After initially withholding fire Security Forces retaliated using small arms, mortars and medium artillery, Firing ceased at 22h30 on the same date.

2. At 07h30 on 13 May 1979 an exchange of fire flared up and two buildings at the border post were demolished.

3. At 20hOO on 15 May 1979 two projectiles of an unknown type were fired from MPLA positions without inflicting any damage. The fire was not returned.

MPLA forces again opened fire on SWAWEK installations on 17 May 1979i to which Security Forces replied. The exchange of fire lasted from 21h20 until 23hl5. Approximately thirty shells from a 75 mm recoilless gun were fired at the installations without inflicting any damage.

H.E. Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK, N.Y.10017 2.

5. On 22 May 1979 Security Forces were fired on with small arms from Angolan territory approximately 2 km north of the SWAWEK installations at Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 23~J S, 14 degrees 13~t E.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

DAVID W. STEWARD Charge d'Affaires a.i. *

PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS 3OO EAST 42 "P STREETRECEIVED NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 5 June 1979 070

Excellency,

1. On 19 May 1979 after fleeting contact with Security Forces approximately 30 km east of Onkankolo, at position 17 degrees 55 S, 16 degrees 59i E, SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola fled leaving behind weapons and personal equipment.

2. On 19 May 1979 Security Forces killed two SWAPO terrorists, who had crossed the border from Angola, in a skirmish approximately 7 km west of Onkankolo, at position l8 degrees 01-J S, l6 degrees 21 E.

On 19 May 1979 one SWAPO terrorist, who had infiltrated from Angola, was killed in a contact with Security Forces approximately 20 km south-east of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 39lr S, 16 degrees

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H.E. Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK N.Y. 10017 4. On 19 May 1979 Security Forces made contact with ten SWAPO terrorists, who had infiltrated from Angola, at a village at position 17 degrees 51 S, l6 degrees 29 E, approximately 15 km north of Onkankolo. The terrorists fled to the north-east.

5. On 20 May 1979 eleven SWAPO terrorists, who had infiltrated from Angola, were involved in a skirmish with Security Forces approximately 55 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position l8 degrees 15 S, 16 degrees E. One terrorist was killed.

6. On 21 May 1979 two out of a group of three SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola were captured by Security Forces approximately 20 km north-west of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 41-J S, 15 degrees 55i E.

7. On 21 May 1979 seven armed SWAPO terrorists who had crossed from Angola fled into thick bush on being sighted by Security Forces approximately 50 km west- south-west of Ondangwa, at position l8 degrees Ok-% S, 16 degrees 3li E.

8. On 22 May 1979 Security Forces were fired on with small arms from Angolan territory approximately 2 km north of the SWAWEK installations at Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 231 S, l4 degrees 13-J E. The fire was returned.

9- On 23 May 1979 Security Forces, encamped approximately 20 km north of Nkongo , at position 17 degrees 25 S, 17 degrees 15 E, were attacked by approximately thirty SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola. Six terrorists were killed. 10. On 25 May 1979 Security Forces had fleeting contact with approximately ten SWAPO terrorist infiltrators from Angola approximately 55 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position l8 degrees 06 S, 16 degrees 29 E. One terrorist was killed and the remainder fled northwards.

11. On 26 May 1979 Security Forces surprised two SWAPO terrorists, who had infiltrated from Angola^approximately 25 km south of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees ^5 S, 17 degrees 0? E. One terrorist was killed.

12. On 26 May 1979 two SWAPO terrorists believed to have been involved in murders and other cases of intimidation in Tsumeb, were shot dead in a house in the same town.

The following incidents occurred as a result of landmines laid by SWAPO terrorists:

13. On 16 May 1979 one TMA-3 landmine was lifted by Security Forces 35 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 35 S, l6 degrees 03^ E.

l^t. On 16 May 1979 one TMA-3 landmine was lifted by Security Forces in the area 1? degrees 37 S, 16 degrees 05 E, approximately 32 km north of Ondangwa.

15. On 17 May 1979 one TMA-57 landmine was lifted by Security Forces in the area 17 degrees 31 S, l4 degrees 39"* E, approximately 35 km west of Ombalantu.

16. On 17 May 1979 two TMA-3 mines connected with cordtex were lifted by Security Forces approximately 2 km east of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 35"J S, 17 degrees 15-5- E. w... 17- On 21 May 1979 one TMA-3 mine was lifted by Security

Forces near beacon 7? at position 17 degrees 2k S, l4 degrees 42-f E.

18. On 21 May 1979 an unidentified type of mine was detonated by a Security Force vehicle approximately 33 km north-west of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 25 S, 14 degrees 44^ E. It should be noted that these landmines had all been laid by SWAPO terrorists who had crossed the northern border of South West Africa for that purpose.

19. On 25 May 1979 one TM-57 mine was detected and lifted approximately 20 km south-east on Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 3^i S, l4 degrees 48 E.

20. On 25 May 1979 one TMA-3 mine was detonated approximately 30 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 36-jr S, 15 degrees 57 E.

21. On 26 May 1979 one TM-57 mine was detected and lifted approximately 25 km north-east of Ombalantu, at posi- sion 17 degrees 24^ S, 14 degrees 46^ E.

22. On 26 May 1979 two TMA-3 mines'were detected and lifted approximately 58 km east of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 29^ S, l6 degrees 53^ E.

23. On 27 May 1979 one TMA-3 mine was detected and lifted approximately 12 km north-east of Omblantu, at position 17 degrees 24^ S, 15 degrees 03 E.

24. On 27 May 1979 two TM-46 mines were detected and lifted approximately 24 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 43i S, 16 degrees 04 E. 25. On 2? May 1979 one TMA-3 mine and one British MK-7 mine, both connected to nine PMD-6 anti-personnel mines, were detected and lifted approximately 12 km north-east of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 23T S, 15 degrees 03 E. These mines and the mine mentioned in item no. 23 had been freshly laid by SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from nearby Angola and then recrossed the border.

26. On 27 May 1979 an unidentified type of mine was detonated approximately 27 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees k6 S, l6 degrees 12 E.

The following cases of intimidation by SWAPO have been reported:

27. On 17 May 1979 a member of the local population was involved in an ambush 80 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position l8 degrees l8^r S, 16 degrees 3l¥ E,with six SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola.

28. On 19 May 1979 one member of the local population was murdered and his motor-vehicle set alight by SWAPO terrorists at Tsumeb Smelters at position 19 degrees 15 S, 17 degrees k2 E. The terrorists had crossed over from Angola.

29« On 19 May 1979 a known terrorist dressed in civilian clothing arrived at a "cuca" shop at Omindanba, approximately 10 km east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 25 S, lk degrees 29-J E. There he invited a Mr Maikombo to accompany him to the rear of the shop where he stabbed him in the back and cut his throat. Proceeding to a nearby house he murdered a Mrs Eilan Ropweyo in a similar manner before making off to Angola.

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30. On 20 May 1979 one member of the local population was murdered near Tsumeb at position 19 degrees ik S, 17 degrees 42-J E, by three SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from across the northern border of South West Africa.

31. On 27 May 1979 Security Forces patrolling the border came across tracks of SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola. Whilst following the tracks they came upon the badly mutilated body of an unidentified member of the local population who had been tortured and shot by the terrorists.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

DAVID ¥. STEWARD Charge d'Affaires a.i. )f.J:- : si ^"PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION fj TO THE UNITED NATIONS ^*Xj_ 3OO EAST 4Z1? STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 30 May 1979

Excellency,

1. On 16 April 1979 the Security Forces made fleeting contact with SWAPO terrorists approximately 20 km south-east of Ondangwa , at position l8 degrees 00-f- S, 16 degrees lOi E.

2. On l8 April 1979 the Security Forces made contact with six SWAPO terrorists at a "cuca" shop approximately 33 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 44 S, 16 degrees l4 E. One terrorist was killed.

3. On 20 April 1979 the Security Forces were ambushed approximately 20 km east-north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 49l S, 16 degrees 09¥ E. A severe skirmish ensued in which two SWAPO terrorists died.

H.E. Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK, N.Y.10017 2.

4. On 22 April 1979 the Security Forces made contact with four SWAPO terrorists approximately 5 km north-east of Okahandja, at position 21 degrees 58^ S, l6 degrees 57 E. One SWAPO terrorist, who is suspected to have been a member of the group which murdered mr Kennies, was killed.

5- On 22 April 1979 the Security Forces made contact with a group of SWAPO terrorists approximately 22 km south- west of Eenana, at position 17 degrees ^tO-J S, 16 degrees 08 E. Three terrorists were killed and three captured, two of them having been wounded.

6. On 12 May 1979 a Security Forces patrol had fleeting contact with seven SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 15 km south-east of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 36-J S, 16 degrees 22 E. The contact was immediately followed up and resulted in another contact three hours later when one SWAPO terrorist was killed.

7- On 13 May 1979 a Security Forces patrol had fleeting contact with SWAPO terrorists who attempted to cross the border approximately 25 km north-east of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 2^-J S, 15 degrees 12^ E, at beacon 12. The terrorists fled back acorss the border.

8. On 14 May 1979 a Security Forces patrol had fleeting contact with three SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 4 km east of Nkongo.

9. On 15 May 1979 the Security Forces made contact with a group of SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 60 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position 18 degrees 10^ S, 16 degrees 27i E- Three terrorists were killed. 10. On 15 May 1979 the Security Forces ambushed a group of approximately 40 SWAPO terrorists, who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 35 km east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 25^ S, l4 degrees 39lr E. Two terrorists were killed and an unknown number wounded. Large quantity arms, ammunition, personal equipment and rations were recovered from the scene.

11. On 16 May 1979 a SWAPO terrorist was killed when a group of SWAPO terrorists who crossed the border from Angola were ambushed by Security Forces approximately 40 km east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 2.k^ S, 14 degrees 4l-J E.

The following incidents occurred as a result of landmines laid by SWAPO terrorists:

1. On l8 April 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated one TMA-3 mine approximately 25 km east-south-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 57 S, 16 degrees 1^1 E.

2. On 19 April 1979 a vehicle of a member of the local population detonated a TMA-3 mine approximately 30 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees ^3^ S, l6 degrees O^t E. Three passengers - a man and two women - were injured.

3. On 21 April 1979 a TM-46 mine was detected and lifted approximately 33 km east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 56-J S, 16 degrees 15 E.

4. On 21 April 1979 a TMA-3 mine was detected and lifted approximately 2O km west of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 36^- S, 17 degrees 02 E. 5- On 23 April 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated a TMA-3 mine reinforced with TNT approximately 25 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 4l^ S, 15 degrees 57lr E.

6. On 8 May 1979 a TM-46 mine was detected and lifted approximately 35 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 37-J S, l6 degrees 05 E.

7. On 12 May 1979 a truck belonging to a member of the local population detonated a TM-46 mine approximately 28 km south-west of Eenana.

8. On 13 May 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated an unidentified mine approximately 28 km south-east of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 37"i" S, 16 degrees 3 IT E.

9- On l4 May 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated a TM-46 mine approximately 4O km south-east of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 48-J S, 16 degrees 30^ E.

10. On 15 May 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated an unidentified mine approximately 2O km east of Ondangwa. at position 17 degrees 57^ S, 16 degrees 10^ E.

11. On 16 May 1979 a TMA-3 mine was detected and lifted approximately 43 km east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 24 S, 14 degrees 47 E.

The following cases of intimidation and sabotage by SWAPO terrorists have been reported:

1. On 6 April 1979 a group of ten SWAPO terrorists abducted Mr Festus Abel, the son of Deputy Chief Nikodemus Abel, from his father's home approximately 35 km north- east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 47^ S, 16 degrees 11^ E.

2. On 10 April 1979 a group of ten SWAPO terrorists abducted Mr Mbimbo Ntato, his wife and two children from his home approximately 30 km east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 25 S, l4 degrees 39^ E.

3. On 13 April 1979 a group of SWAPO terrorists abducted four boys and two girls between the ages of 10 and 14 years from the Oneputa village approximately 10 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 51^ S, 16 degrees O4 E.

4. On 13 April 1979 two border guards, from the veterinary services, were abducted from Etoto approximately 35 km south-west of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 37^ S, 14 degrees 06| E.

5. On 20 April 1979 a large group of SWAPO terrorists used RPG-7's in an attack on school no. 44, near Idunja approximately 12 km east of Oshakango, at position 17 degrees 25 S, 15 degrees 59lr E. No injuries or abductions occurred but the buildings were severely damaged. SWAPO pamphlets were scattered near the school and after the attack the terrorists moved in the direction of Oshikango.

6. On 21 April 1979 presumably the same group of terrorists mentioned in item evacuated St Mary's missionary school approximately 3 km east of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 24 S, 15 degrees 56-5- E. Three buildings were burnt down and the generator was blown up. Five boys and two girls were abducted.

7. On 22 April 1979 a group of SWAPO terrorists attacked the home of Ovambo Minister of Justice, Minister Imbili approximately 8 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 51~f S, 16 degrees 00 E. Mortars, RPG-7's and AK-^7 rifles were used.

8. On 21 April 1979 six members of the local population were killed when a handgrenade they had picked up exploded in their home near Okaputa approximately 30 km north-east of Otjiwarongo, at position 20 degrees 07 S, 15 degrees 59 E. The handgrenade was presumably left in the veld by SWAPO terrorists.

9. On 7 May 1979 all four classrooms of a school at Etombo were burned down after being set alight with RPG-7's and handgrenades by SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 20 km south- east of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 26^ S, 16 degrees 04 E. One male member of the local population from a nearby village was murdered by the same group of terrorists.

10. On 11 May 1979 the home of Mr Paulus, who is a member of the Ovambo Legislative Assembly, was attacked by a group of SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola with RPG-7's, mortars, handgrenades and small arms approximately 25 km north-east of Oshikati, at position 17 degrees 3^'f S, 15 degrees 51lr E. A woman from the local population was killed and several members of the local population suffered burns in the ensuing fire. I •

11. On 12 May 1979? while he was travelling in his truck, Mr Victor Gabriel was ambushed by five S¥APO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 20 km west of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees ^8 S, 15 degrees ^7%" E. None of the occupants suffered injuries. 78 empty AK-^7 cartridge cases were recovered at the scene.

12. On l^t May 1979 a group of SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola, robbed a postal agency approximately l8 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position 18 degrees 00^- S, 16 degrees 03-J E. After this they also robbed the headmaster of the local school.

13. On ±k May 1979 SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola damaged a water pipeline with explosives approximately 20 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees kk% S, 15 degrees 58 E.

14. On l6 May 1979 a civilian en route from Ondangwa to Tsumeb in his truck was ambushed by SWAPO terrorists approximately 80 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position 18 degrees 18^- S, 16 degrees 3li E.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Charge d1Affaires x-x^i

Note for the SecretaiHh-General

I had lunch today with Mr. gksteen at his invitation. He informed me that he will be returning to South Africa on Friday for consultations followed by a period of leave, and would return to New York mid-July. As expected, he raised the question of Namibia and the general question of South Africa's policies both towards the black population as well as to African states in general. With regard to Namibia he maintained that unless the question of SWAPO bases was resolved, he could not see any hope for progress. In his view, the South African Government attached more importance to the paragraph relating to the SWAPO bases inside Namibia than with bases in the neighbouring territories. He mentioned that South Africa's preoccupation with SWAPO bases was not a new development but that his Government had made this clear to Mr. Ahtisaari at the time of the latter's visit to Cape Town. Mr. fiksteen felt that any new initiative to move the situation forward at the present stage would be vitiated by the present unfavourable international climate. He said that once the question of bases was resolved, South Africa would be able to participate fully in the UN plan. Referring to UNTAG, he said that its composition should raise no problem, since South Africa had already indicated its approval to 9O% of the states suggested. He said that he had no instructions to see the Secretary-General before departure - in any case he had nothing new to add to what was contained in the latest letter of the Foreign Minister. However, he would be happy to see the Secretary-General if requested by him to do so.

30 May 1979 '^ i K •/ $L ~ff' *' ft rt,'f'^ PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION

CC ^M ?l!r y TO THE UNITED NATIONS

3OO EAST 42.*? STREET \ NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 ^f 28 May 1979

Excellency,

1. On 2^ April 1979 the Security Forces made contact with nine SWAPO terrorists who crossed the border from Angola approximately 10 km east of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 2k% S, 15 degrees 59^ E. One terrorist was captured.

2. On 25 April 1979 the Security Forces made contact with seven SWAPO terrorists approximately 15 km east of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 29 S, l6 degrees 30 E. One terrorist was wounded but was carried off by his companions.

3. On 26 April 1979 the Security Forces made contact with two SWAPO terrorists who crossed the border from Angola approximately 3O km west of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 23lr S, 15 degrees 27 E. One terrorist was killed, the other escaped towards the south.

H.E. Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK, N.Y.10017 k. On 30 April 1979 a Security Forces convoy was ambushed by a group of twenty SWAPO terrorists, who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 70 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position l8 degrees 17^ S, 16 degrees 30^ E.

5- On 1 May 1979 a Security Forces patrol made contact with five SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 2k km south-east of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 33"i S, l6 degrees 00-f- E.

6. On 2 May 1979 an encamped unit of the Security Forces was attacked by a group of twenty SWAPO terrorists, who had infiltrated from Angola, approximately 45 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 28 S, 15 degrees 5k % E.

7- On 3 May 1979 the Security Forces made contact with a large group of SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola, near a school approximately 28 km north- north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees kO^ S, l6 degrees O^E. In the ensuing skirmish one terrorist was killed and one was wounded. The wounded terrorist was removed by his fleeing comrads. One member of the local population was wounded in crossfire.

8. On 3 May 1979 a Security Forces vehicle was ambushed by SWAPO terrorists on the farm Ghaub approximately 42 km north-east of Otavi, at position 19 degrees 29^ S, 16 degrees 25~2 E. The terrorists were part of a group which infiltrated from Angola during late March 1979- 3.

9. On 3 May 1979 a Security Forces convoy was ambushed by approximately thirty SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 9 km east of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 28^- S, 16 degrees 25l E. A skirmish ensued.

10. On 3 May 1979 two SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola were shot dead when they opened fire on a Security Forces patrol approximately 25 km east-north- east of Ombalantu and 3 km south of beacon 12.

11. On 3 May 1979 the Security Forces were involved in a skirmish with four SWAPO terrorists 2k km south-east of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 35"i~ S, l6 degrees 05i" E. One terrorist was killed.

12. On 3 May 1979 the Security Forces made contact with approximately thirty SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola, 2O km south-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 58^ S, 16 degrees 064- E.

13. On 3 May 1979 two SWAPO terrorists who had crossed over from Angola were killed in a skirmish with the Security Forces 25 km east-north-east of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 26-jr S, 15 degrees 73"? E.

14. On k May 1979 SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola attacked an encamped unit of the Security Forces 37 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position 18 degrees 03f S, l6 degrees 13|- E.

15- On 4 May 1979 the Security Forces made contact with approximately fifty SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola, 28 km north-west of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 25if S, 17 degrees Ol£ E. Two. w... terrorists were killed in the resulting skirmish. The following equipment was found:

4 x 82 mm mortars 10 x AAD 1O x 47 magazines webbing, water bottles, personal effects and documents.

16. On 5 May 1979 the Security Forces were attacked by SWAPO terrorists 52 km east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 47 S, l6 degrees 28|- E.

17- On 7 May 1979 an encamped unit of the Security Forces had a brief encounter with SWAPO terrorists who had crossed from Angola, 25 km east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 25! S, l4 degrees 39! E.

The following incidents occurred as a result of landmines laid by SWAPO terrorists:

1. On 2k April 1979 a SWAPO terrorist was killed when the mine he was laying exploded approximately 40 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 31 S, 15 degrees 56 E.

2. On 26 April 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated a TM-46 mine approximately 30 km east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 57 S, 16 degrees 15 E.

3. On 26 April 1979 a TMA-3 mine was detected and lifted approximately 33 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 46£ S, 16 degrees 11-J E.

4. On 7 May 1979 two TMA-3 landmines were found and lifted by the Security Forces approximately 10 km north of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 24 S, 14 degrees 59 E. 5. On 7 May 1979 a TMA-3 landmine and approximately 1 kg of explosives were lifted by the Security Forces approximately 5 km south-east of Etale, at position 17 degrees 36f S, 15 degrees 59i E.

6. On 7 May 1979 a TMA-3 landmine was lifted by the Security Forces approximately 35 km west of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 26-J S, ik degrees k± E.

7. On 7 May 1979 a TMA-3 landmine was lifted by the Security Forces approximately 6 km south-east of Etale, at position 17 degrees 36f S, 15 degrees 57! E.

The following cases of intimidation by SWAPO terrorists have been reported:

1. On 21 April 1979 ten SWAPO terrorists abducted Chief Absolom Paulus, his wife and two children and took them into Angola after breaking down his "cuca" shop approximately 30 km west of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 31^ S, 14 degrees 42-f E.

2. On 23 April 1979 an unidentified member of the local population was stabbed by a suspected terrorist approximately 9 km north-west of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 30-J S, 17 degrees 11 E.

3. On 26 April 1979 a member of the local population, Micahel Htiila, was abducted from Ombalantu by twenty SWAPO terrorists at position 17 degrees 26f S, 15 degrees O^-J E. 6

k. On 28 April 1979 Headman Warde Haimene of the Umishigo area was abducted by SWAPO terrorists approximately l4 km south-west of Nkongo , at position 17 degrees S, 17 degrees 08-5- E and taken into Angola.

5- On 30 April 1979 Johann Puis was abducted approximately 7 km north of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 26^ S, 15 degrees O^-J E and taken into Angola.

6. On 1 May 1979 two members of a Bushman settlement were abducted by eight SWAPO terrorists who had infiltrated from Angola approximately 10 km north of Nkongo at position 17 degrees 30^- S, 17 degrees l^i E. The fate of the abducted persons remains unknown.

7. On 3 May 1979 SWAPO terrorists, in camouflaged uniforms and armed with AK-^7 rifles, robbed the "cuca" shop of Headman Emanuel Shimonene Kashukuo . After the robbery they crossed the border into Angola and took Headman Kashukuo with them.

8. On 8 May 1979 two men from the local population, Condo Alufiliha and Nambaho Shaningwa were abducted by an unknown number of SWAPO terrorists at position 17 degrees k8% S, 15 degrees 17E.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Charge dpAffaires ((Ji

PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS 3OO EAST -42*P STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOO17

9/1/14 24 MaM 1979

i.'--*. Excellency,

You are aware that I have been prevented this morning from stating the views of the South African Government on the agenda item now under discussion by the resumed Thirty-third Session of the General Assembly.

In order to afford member states the opportunity of having, as a matter of official record, the statement which I had proposed to deliver on the question of South West Africa, I am enclosing a copy of that statement with the request that this letter and its annexure be circulated as an official document under agenda item No 27 of the Thirty- third Session of the General Assembly.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Charge d1 Affaires

H E Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations : NEW YORK N Y 10017 BX MR . J ADRIAAlJ EKSTEEN, SOUTH AFRICA'S ACTING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS

Mr President, you will be aware that almost five years?have elapsed since South Africa last attempted to speak in the General Assembly. Why did we return today to address this Assembly? We have done so now, firstly, because we wish to express our views on'the South 'West Africa/Namibia' issue'v'which has now reached a critical phase and secondly, because we wish to voice our concern at the General Assembly's repeated breaches of the United Nations Charter on this and on other questions related to southern Africa.

i Our concern, however, goes deeper than procedural matters. The future of a people - the people of South West Africa/ Namibia— is at stake. Sixty years ago South Africa accepted a "Sacred Trust of civilisation" to provide for the well- being of the people of the Territory. We believe that we have now acquitted ourselves of our task - that the people of the Territory are now ready to take their place with others "in "the strenuous conditions of the modern world". '•'..- • •.. . '.'>.' • We are proud of our record in South West Africa/Namibia and would be happy to compare it with those of any of the other' mandatory powexs, or indeed with those of most independent nations. We believe that we have fulfilled all our' respons- ibilities to the people of South West Africa/Namibia - except one last great responsibility. That is to ensure that they will be guaranteed the right of determining their own future, freely and without coercion from any quarter.

With this goal in mind we embarked two years ago on an initiative with the western Five to find a peaceful settlement to the South West African/Namibian question. We wanted

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above all to ensure that the birth of the new nation of South West Africa/Namibia would be both peaceful and acceptable to the international community. We accordingly accepted all the demands which the international community had so long been making of us. We agreed to grant independence to South West Africa/Namibia on the basis of :

— a unitary state; - 'one-man, one-vote; — the removal of discrimination on the basis of colour; , — the holding of free and fair elections to the satisfaction of the United Nations; and - the right of all South West Africans to return to participate peacefully in the political process.

However, it appears that all of this has been to no avail. Every compromise offered by South Africa has been met with ever-escalating demands. Every gesture of goodwill has been repaid with increased vindictiveness. And the reason is not difficult to discern. As we have long suspected, the General Assembly does not share our underlying concern that the people of South West Africa/Namibia should be allowed to determine "their own future or that the solution to the problems of the Territory should be peaceful.

On the contrary, the General Assembly, has arrogated to itself the right to determine who should be and who should not be the representatives of the people of the Territory. By prejudging this matter it has made a mockery of the central element of the settlement plan - an election in which the United Nations would be involved.

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' I. To its undying shame, the Generial Assembly has, gone even further than this. It has torn into shreds the principle which should lie closest to the soul of the United Nations, namely, that international disputes should be settled by peaceful means and by reasoned negotiation. In diatribe after diatribe, in resolution after resolution, the General Assembly has urged that the problem of South West Africa/Namibia should be » , solved by violence - and this at a time when painstaking negotiations were under way to find a peaceful solution. Translated into harsh reality these resolutions mean the death and mutilation of innocent civilians of all races and pursuasions in the Territory.

' .' . . • South Africa wishes to give this solemn advice to the General Assembly : Any organization which does not abide by its basic principles has a very limited future. The test of an organization's integrity does not lie in its adulation of the popular majority but in its preparedness to stand by the " ' • individual who has no support other than basic principles. Do not .imagine that exceptions to the rules can be made with . impunity in the case of southern Africa. Each breach of the Charter brings this Organization inexorably closer to dis- integration. We, who cherish nostalgic memories of what this Organization might have become, would regret such an eventuality.

• . ' . • ' ^ South Africa has made every reasonable effort to settle the South West Africa/Namibia problem by peaceful means in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Charter. Even now we are more than willing to implement Security Council resolution 435 (1978) in its unadulterated form. Neither South Africa, nor the people of South West Africa/Namibia, have ever retreated from their agreement to the original proposal. Indeed, South Africa insists that the original proposal, as

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approved in its final and definitive form by Security Council resolution 435 (1978), be implemented without delay.

We and the people of South West Africa/Namibia, more than anyone else, want, a peaceful and internationally recognized independence for the Territory. We do not seek confrontation with the international community or with the United Nations. But let there be no" mistake : we have no intention of reneging on our last great responsibility to the people of South West Africa/Namibia, --that they should be-guaranteed the right jof determining their own future freely and without coercion from any quarter.

This Assembly has now before it the letter my Foreign Minister addressed to the Secretary-General on 22 May 1979. I do not wish to dwell on all the points elaborated by my Foreign Minister in this and in previous communications between the Secretary-General and the South African Government. I do, however, want to conclude by quoting from the latest communication to the Secretary-General :

" ... the present difficulties have arisen in spite of the fact that all the elements which formed the basis of so many years of dispute and acrimony between South Africa and the United Nations have been eliminated".

" ... SWAPO cannot claim a free hand to continue its acts of subversion and aggression against the Territory and its people. SWAPO should not be allowed to rely on the General Assembly to provide a protective shield, if not encouragement, for

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perpetrating these heinous acts. "

... SWAPO never intended to participate in a peaceful process. It knows that it does not enjoy the support of the majority of the people of the Territory - contrary to what the General Assembly is proclaiming in this regard. It can only hope to achieve power through brutal force."

.... What was the factor around which the whole negotiation process had to pivot? What was the sole indispensable link between all the parties? Clearly it was the element of good faith. South Africa trusted the Five to conduct the negotiations .impartially and relied on them to ensure that agreements and.understandings arrived at between the Five and -South Africa would be safeguarded when translated into United Nations reports and Security Council decisions. There was no'; other way. It was likewise assumed that the Front Line States would negotiate in good faith, that their objective would be the achievement of a settlement, and not a manoeuvre to put SWAPO in power at all costs, failing which to force a breakdown in the negotiations and blame South Africa, seeking to bring South Africa into maximum discredit."

... If the General Assembly should choose to censure South Africa despite the facts as they are now known, it will be a travesty of justice and a conspiracy against decency and honesty. There is no way in which the General Assembly can escape the truth."

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... South Africa will continue to respect the interests and wishes of the people of the Territory, which are paramount. South Africa cannot be a party to persuading the people to accept proposals which will render them vulnerable to a take-over by threat and force."

This last sentence makes our approach to the whole South West Africa/Namibia problem abundantly clear. /o s . ait iL&..

PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS 3OO EAST -42NP STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 10 May 1979

Excellency,

At the request of the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable R F Botha, I am enclosing the text of a letter he has sent to Your Excellency on 10 May 1979.

I should appreciate it if the letter could be circulated as a document of the Security Council.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

J ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Charge d1 Affaires

H E Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK N Y 10017 Your Excellency, '.

I wish to draw Your Excellency's attention to the latest excesses perpertrated by SWAPO in South West Africa.

In one of the most gruesome murders thus far committed by SWAPO a 60 year old grandmother was stabbed to death by a group of terrorists before they hauled her two grandchildren from the farmhouse and killed them too. The children were aged five and two.

The terrorists, a few hours later, machine-gunned to death a 60 year old farmer as he walked to his'farmhouse in the same vicinity.

In another incident earlier yesterday the driver of a vehicle was killed when terrorists ambushed his truck on the main road about 80 kilometres south of Ondangwa, in Owambo. His colleague was seriously wounded.

The cowardly and vicious murder by members of SWAPO of five innocent and defenceless people in South West Africa, two elderly persons, two young children and a truckdriver, and the permanent disfigurement of the latter's companion, is further proof, if any was needed, of SWAPO's rejection of a peaceful path to the settlement of the South West Africa problem and its determination to stop at nothing in its efforts to seize power by undemo- cratic means. Its principal instrument in its campaign is terror. It offers nothing constructive. The most recent atrocity is consistent with SWAPO statements over « the years signifying complete SWAPO reliance on force and violence in the pursuit of its ends. 2.

Recently, the Security Council chose to condemn South Africa for action against SWAPO bases in Angola without mentioning or criticizing in any way the persistent pre- meditated terrorist attacks by SWAPO on innocent civilians in South West Africa which forced South Africa's purely retaliatory action. The situation on the border is quite straightforward. The function being performed by South African Forces is protective. They are protecting the people of South West Africa at the latter's request. It is obvious that if no attacks were to be launched on South West Africa from across the border the need for retaliation would disappear. South Africa does not maintain an offensive posture. Despite calls from Your Excellency for restraint, SWAPO, on the other hand, has never desisted from its bloodthirsty attacks. Its stance is aggressive, its techniques are abduction, assassination, bombing, mine-laying and maiming, its victims frequently indiscriminately anonymous. I have furnished Your Excellency with comprehensive reports of SWAPO-initiated violence within the boundaries of South West Africa on a regular basis.

Details of recent SWAPO atrocities have been conveyed to you in my letters of 27 March, 4 April and 7 April 1979- Despite all the foregoing, and despite your calls for restraint, I can detect no disposition on the part of any * United Nations body to criticise, let alone condemn, SWAPO for its barbarous acts. In these circumstances the United Nations reputation for objectivity and even-handedness no longer exists. The Organization's silence on SWAPO is a tf further example of hypocrisy and double standards which serves only to bring it into greater discredit. Throughout the negotiations on South West Africa initiated by the Five Western Powers, SWAPO has persisted with its attacks, giving no reason for any party to conclude that it was negotiating in good faith and really sought a genuine peaceful solution. Despite this record, Your Excellency's Report (S/13120) of 26 February 1979 would, contrary to the provisions of the proposal accepted by South Africa, have the people of South West Africa not only concede the right of SWAPO forces established beyond the borders of South West Africa to be exempt from monitoring, but also the right of such SWAPO forces as can be infiltrated into South West Africa by, and.shortly after, the moment of ceasefire to be allocated bases ("locations") within South West Africa, where they have never before succeeded by their own violent efforts in establishing bases. Surely every reasonable person must find this unacceptable.

Yours sincerely R.F. BOTHA MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS RECEIVED 01979

PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION ! TO THE UNITED NATIONS

3OO EAST 4£ND STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 9 May 1979

Excellency,

1. On 27 April 1979 Security Forces fired on five armed SWAPO terrorists attempting to cross the border from Angola between beacons 31 and 32 approximately 28 km north-west of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 23*" S, 17 degrees 00-J E. The terrorists scattered and fled back into Angola. The following equipment was recovered :

1 X 500 gm block of TNT 3 X 250 gm blocks of TNT 170 rounds of AK-^7 ammunition Personal equipment and rations

2. On 28 April 1979 Security Forces had fleeting contact with approximately fifteen SWAPO terrorists approximately 5 km west of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 53 S, 16 degrees 17 E.

H.E. Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK, N.Y.10017 3. On 28 April 1979 SWAPO terrorists, in an unsuccessful attempt to obtain fresh meat, shot and wounded a cow on the farm Sachsenheim, approximately 77 km north- west of Tsumeb, at position l8 degrees ^5 S, 17 degrees 15i E.

4. On 29 April 1979 one SWAPO terrorist was killed in a Security Forces ambush approximately 30 km south-west of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 35"¥ S, ±k degrees 09~}E.

5. On 30 April 1979 Security Forces were involved in a contact with a large group of SWAPO terrorists approximately 27 km south-west of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 36%- S, 16 degrees 10 E. One terrorist was killed and another wounded and captured.

The following incidents occurred as a result of landmines laid by SWAPO terrorists:

6. On 26 April 1979 one TM-46 and one TMA-3 mine connected with cordtex were detected and lifted approximately 27 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 46^ S, 16 degrees 11 E.

7. On 27 April 1979 one TMA-3 mine was detected and lifted approximately 20 km north-west of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 24 S, 14 degrees 51 E.

8. On 27 April 1979 one TMA-3 mine was detected and lifted approximately 20 km north north-east of Onkankolo, at position 17 degrees 5lir S, l6 degrees 31^ E.

9. On 28 April 1979 one POMZ-2 anti-personnel mine was detected and lifted approximately 26 km south of Onkankolo, at position 18 degrees 12^ S, l6 degrees 23 E. 10. On 29 April 1979 two TMA-3 mines were detected and lifted on the border approximately 12 km north of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 23^ S, 1^ degrees 58^ E.

The following cases of intimidation by SWAPO have been reported

11. On 26 April 1979 seven SWAPO terrorists abducted Chief Hislaidi from his village approximately 5O km east of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 35 S, l6 degrees ^2 E. His body was discovered in the morning in the bush a short distance away. Several empty AK-^7 cartridge cases were recovered at the scene.

12. On 28 April 1979 a civilian family travelling by car between Ondangwa and Tsuraeb was stopped by eight SWAPO terrorists approximately 55 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position 18 degrees 10^ S, 16 degrees 22 E, and robbed of their money.

13. On 28 April 1979 Mr Shangara Ampolo, a school teacher from Oshigambo, was murdered by SWAPO terrorists at Oneputa approximately 15 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 52-ir S, l6 degrees 05ir E. Two "Cuca" shops in the vicinity were also broken into and robbed, after which the terrorists made off in Mr Ampolo's car. Several empty AK-^7 cartridge cases were recovered at the scene.

As on previous occasions I wish to express my Government's earnest hope that Your Excellency will, through your office,

V.. assist in bringing about a cessation of all these incidents so as to lower tension in the border area and to establish a peaceful atmosphere.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Charge d'Affaires •/ &* -j-f s-r-c^-i-is? •• 6**^ .

't :"" '"'•*' '' PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION . / TO THE UNITED NATIONS v ••> !-'~-. 3OO EAST 42^P STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 23 April 1979

Excellency,

1. On 13 April 1979 Security Forces were involved in a skirmish with SWAPO terrorists approximately 26 km north-east of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 2k S, 15 degrees 11 E. Three terrorists were killed.

2. On 13 April 1979 Security Forces fired upon four SWAPO terrorists approximately 80 km south-east of Outjo, at position 20 degrees 20 S, l6 degrees 49a" E.

3. On 13 April 1979 Security Forces were involved in a skirmish with some fifty SWAPO terrorists approximately 25 km south of Onkankolo, at position l8 degrees 11^ S, 16 degrees 2? E.

4. On 14 April 1979 Security Forces made contact with a SWAPO terrorist approximately 8O km east of Outjo, at position 20 degrees 10^- S, l6 degrees 52^- E.

H.E. Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK, N.Y. 10017 2.

5. On 15 April 1979 SWAPO terrorists fired on Security Forces from across the border west of beacon 31> at position 17 degrees 23-f- S, 16 degrees 57-J E. Small arms and mortars were used.

6. On 12 April 1979 two powerline poles were blown up with explosives approximately 16 km south-east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 32 S, l4 degrees 15 E.

The following incidents occurred as a result of landmines laid by SWAPO terrorists:

7. On 10 April 1979 one TM-57 landmine was lifted by Security Forces approximately 15 km north-west of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 24-J S, l4 degrees 52 E.

8. On l^t April 1979 Security Forces detonated an unknown type of mine on a double track road approximately 30 km east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 26 S, 14 degrees 39 E.

9. On 1^ April 1979 an unidentified type of mine was lifted south-east of Etale, at position 17 degrees 31 S, 15 degrees 59-J E.

10. On 15 April 1979 a vehicle belonging to members of the local population detonated an unknown type of mine approximately 25 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 4O^ S, 15 degrees 57 E. Four members of the local population were injured.

11. On l6 April 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated a TM-57 mine, approximately 27 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 46-J S, 16 degrees 10^ E, 3.

The following cases of intimidation by SWAPO have been reported:

12. During the night of 9-10 April 1979 Mr Petrus Kahima was shot dead by SWAPO terrorists approximately 10 km north of Ombalantu.

13. On 12 April 1979 SWAPO terrorists fired on a civilian vehicle approximately 25 km from Otjiwarongo on the Otavi Road.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

DAVID W. STEWARD Charge d'Affaires a.i. PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS 3OO EAST 42«P STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 20 April 1979 CC/,

Excellency,

I have been requested by the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable R.F. Botha, to convey to Your Excellency the attached letter of 20 April 1979 from the Prime Minister of the Republic of South Africa, the Honourable P.W. Botha.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

DAVID W. STEWARD Charge d'Affaires a.i.

H.E. MR KURT WALDHEIM SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS NEW YORK, N.Y.10017 Your Excellency,

I am in receipt of Your Excellency's letter of II April 1979.

In recent weeks my Minister of Foreign Affairs and I addressed several letters to Your Excellency setting out the approach of the South African Government to the solution of the South West African question. I confirmed my Government's approach when I addressed the South African House of Assembly on 19 April 1979 when I stated:

"South Africa remains committed, subject to the advice we are expecting shortly from the Constituent Assembly and the democratic political parties in South West Africa, to implement the settlement proposal as it was formulated in April 1978".

I added:

"I would accept a decision by the people of South West Africa by way of the polling booth, by way of the vote. Whether it is the present majority party in South West Africa or any other party that wins such an election, I will accept such a verdict, provided it is constitutional and is achieved by way of the vote. But I am not prepared to accept dictation from the barrel of a gun to the majority of the people of South West Africa from quarters who are not representative of the majority of the people of South West Africa". 2.

It follows from my statement that I share Your Excellency's determination to ensure that the inhabitants of the Territory are given the opportunity for genuine self-determination in a democratic process. As far back as ±96? the South African Government stated:

"The peoples themselves will ultimately decide".

This has been our policy ever since. This expression of self-determination should take place in an atmosphere of peace. The increasing acts of violence and subversion carried out by SWAPO in recent months, and of which Your Excellency has been kept informed, demonstrate that SWAPO is not seriously interested in a democratic process or in a peaceful solution. SWAPO and its leaders continue to demonstrate that the settlement plan and its peaceful intent mean nothing to them. Indeed, they are bent on living up to the commendation by the General Assembly "for having intensified that armed struggle" which is regarded by that same organ as legitimate.

Yours sincerely

P.W. BOTHA PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

CAPE TOWN 20 April 1979 ^ f

•'•• '" PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION

TO THE UNITED NATIONS

300 EAST 42.™ STREET j 'ts NEW YORK, N. Y. IOO17 I 1(. *--"'" 18 April 1979

Excellency,

1. On 20 March 1979 Security Forces approaching a "cuca" shop approximately 22 km east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees

54 S, 16 degrees 13

2. On 21 March 1979 Security Forces were involved in a gunfight with a group of approximately ten SWAPO terrorists using small arms and mortars at position 17 degrees 24 S, 17 degrees 59 E, between beacons 41 and 42. Three terrorists were killed.

3. On 23 March 1979 a member of the Security Forces was wounded by SWAPO terrorists at Otavi. A follow-up resulted in contact approximately 5 km west of Otavi,

at position 19 degrees 38 S7 17 degrees 21 E. In the ensuing action one terrorist, bearing officer's rank insignia, was killed and another wounded. The following items were recovered after the skirmish:

H.E. Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK. N.Y. 10017 seven rucksacks, each containing 900 g of plastic explosive , three handgrenades , a quantity of 7,62 mm ammunition, one bottle of petrol, civilian clothing, an extra green uniform, a first-aid kit, a quantity of AK-47 magazines, one PMD-6 anti-personnel mine and a length of cordtex.

4. On 24 March 1979 Security Forces killed one SWAPO terrorist in a contact 24 km north-east of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 23-J S, 15 degrees IQig E.

5. On 24 March 1979 Security Forces killed one terrorist in a contact 10 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 36ig S, 16 degrees 15 E.

6. On 25 March 1979 a Security Forces base at Oshigambo at 17 degrees 47% S, 16 degrees 04^ E, was attacked by SWAPO terrorists with mortars and small arms. The following equipment was recovered from the terrorists after the action: one mortar, nine mortar bombs, two anti- tank grenades, one grenade and three AK-47 rifles with ammunition.

7. On 25 March 1979 Security Forces, following the tracks of approximately ten SWAPO terrorists, discovered a quantity of explosives at 17 degrees 33 S, 16 degrees 36% E.

8. On 27 March 1979 one of a group of fifteen SWAPO terrorists was killed in a contact with Security Forces approximately 22 km north-west of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 24% S, 14 degrees 47^ E. At the time of the incident the terrorists were crossing the border from South West Africa into Angola.

9. On 30 March 1979 one SWAPO terrorist was killed in a contact with Security Forces approximately 17 km east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 46lr S, 16 degrees 01% E. 3.

One AK-47 rifle with three magazines and some webbing were seized.

10. On 30 March 1979 Security Forces were involved in a fleeting contact with seven SWAPO terrorists approximately 85 km south-west of Otavi, at position 20 degrees 08 S, 16 degrees 48

11. On 31 March 1979 Security Forces, while following tracks, were involved in a fleeting contact with five SWAPO terrorists approximately 40 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 37 S, 16 degrees 08% E. The terrorists were armed with AK-47 rifles, RPD light machine guns and 60 mm mortars.

12. On 31 March 1979 a Security Forces medical vehicle was trapped in a SWAPO ambush on the Otavi-Grootfontein road approximately 30 km south-west of Grootfontein, at position 19 degrees 42^ S, 17 degrees 41ig E. While passing through the ambush the vehicle was subjected to intense automatic fire, including tracer.

13. On 1 April 1979 Security Forces were involved in a contact with a group of approximately forty SWAPO terrorists at 17 degrees 36-J S, 16 degrees 04 E, approximately 40 km north-east of Ondangwa.

The following incidents occurred as a result of landmines laid by SWAPO Terrorists:

14. On 20 March 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated an unidentified type of mine approximately 30 km south- east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 34

15. On 21 March 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated a TMA-3 mine in a road approximately 15 km west o'f Onkankolo, at position 17 degrees 57

16. On 22 March 1979 Security Forces lifted a TM-57 mine backed by two blocks of TNT approximately 7 km south of Etale, at position 17 degrees 35 S, 15 degrees 54l E.

17. On 23 March 1979 a vehicle belonging to members of the local population detonated a double landmine consisting of one British Mark-7 and one TM-46 mine approximately 40 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 31 S, 15 degrees 59 E. Three members of the local population were killed and two seriously injured.

18. On 23 March 1979 a truck belonging to members of the local population detonated two unidentified landmines connected with cordtex approximately 50 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position 18 degrees 07

19. On 24 March 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated a mine, believed to be either a TM-46 or a TM-57 approximately 40 km east of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 33 S, 16 degrees 44 E.

20. On 24 March 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated two TMA-3 mines approximately 20 km south-east of Nkongo, at position 17 degrees 39ij S, 17 degrees 24 E.

21. On 26 March 1979 Security Forces lifted a TMA-32 mine and 6 kg of TNT approximately 10 km south of Etale, at position 17 degrees 36^ S, 15 degrees 58 E. 5.

22. On 26 March 1979 a TMA-3 mine fortified with 6 kg TNT was lifted approximately 35 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 36^ S, 15 degrees 58 E.

23. On 28 March 1979 Pastor Kalangula, the brother of Minister Kalangula, was killed and three members of the local population (including two children) were injured when his light truck detonated an unidentified mine in the gate of his village approximately 25 km north-west of Oshakati, at position 17 degrees 34 S, 15 degrees 38ig E. Pastor Kalangula campaigned actively for the church and was returning home after the performance of his clerical duties. The placing of the mine in his gateway indicates that he was a selected victim.

24. On 31 March 1979 two TMS-3 mines were lifted approximately 70 km east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 25 S, 14 degrees 59% E.

The following cases of intimidation by SWAPO have been reported:

25. On 19 March 1979 four SWAPO terrorists arrived at the village of Senior Chief Paulus Shanika at Otshandi approximately 30 km south of Ombalantu, at position 17 degrees 44¥ S, 14 degrees 53% E. Both Chief Shanika and his wife, Johanna Shilelo, were shot with AK-47 rifles, whereafter their home was burned down with their bodies left inside. Mrs Johanna Shilelo was a DTA organiser and Chief Shanika was a member of the Owambo Legislative Assembly.

26. On 19 March 1979 Special Constable Petrus Namboyta, bodyguard to Mr Jonas Jnaba, member of the Legislative Assembly was abducted by two SWAPO terrorists approximately 90 km south of beacon 11, at position 17 degrees 27 S,

15 degrees 08 % ET and taken across the border into Angola.

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At the time Constable Namboyta was unarmed and dressed in civilian clothes.

27. On 26 March 1979 twelve SWAPO terrorists abducted a member of the local population, Mr Opindi Kalenga from the village of Kwajane situated at 17 degrees 24% S, 14 degrees 40 E, at beacon 7. Mr Kalenga was forced across the border by his captors at 17 degrees 23% S, 14 degrees 48% E.

28. On 26 March 1979 forty SWAPO terrorists armed with AK-47's and RPG-7's abducted thirty-eight female scholars and and their teacher, Miss Aume Heita, from Uukele School, situated between beacons 9 and 10, at position 17 degrees 24% S, 14 degrees 58i E.

29. On 26 March 1979 a Mr Bucholtz, a local former of the farm Tirol, situated between Otavi and Otjiwarongo at position 19 degrees 57 S, 17 degrees 06 E, was murdered by SWAPO terrorists, who thereafter fled.

30. On 29 March 1979 two Special Constables in uniform but unarmed were attacked by two terrorists in civilian dress in a "cuca" shop approximately 15 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 56 S, 16 Degrees 02 E. One of the constables, Sakaria Joel, and a civilian bystander, Mr Thomas Nepanga, were killed and the other constable, Uukwanga Silas, wounded. Twelve shots were fired from a Makrov pistol.

31. On 31 March 1979 a Mr and Mrs Rustdorf were ambushed by SWAPO terrorists while in their car near Kombat Station approximately 45 km south-west of Grootfontein, at position 19 degrees 47% S, 17 degrees 42 E.

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32. On 2 April 1979 Mr Gideon Nogolas' home approximately 12 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 48

33. In the early morning hours of 2 April 1979 two handgrenades were thrown through the window of a bedroom in which Chief Taapopi, Owambo Minister of Labour, was sleeping. Chief Taapopi suffered diverse shrapnel wounds. The incident occurred at Oshakati.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

DAVID W. STEWARD Charge d"Affaires a.i. j-b .^<—^ ^r^ PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS 3OO EAST 42«P STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7

11 April 1979

Dear Mr Mayrhofer,

Apropos our telephone conversation yesterday and my request for clarification on words ascribed to the Secretary-General when he addressed a press conference recently in the German Democratic Republic, I quote for your attention the text of a SAPA — Reuter report which eminated from East Berlin on 7 April 1979:

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ZA LOC 212 IR WALDHEIM EAST BERLIN APRIL 7 SAPA REUTER

The United Nations Secretary-General Dr Kurt Waldheim strongly criticised South Africa today for the execution by hanging of the Black terrorist Solomon Mahlangu.

"I certainly condemn this act of assassination of a young man who was well-known as a patriot of his country", Dr Waldheim told a news conference during his visit to East Germany.

He said he had sent South Africa three appeals for clemency for Mahlangu, hanged in Pretoria yesterday, and deeply regretted

Mr F Mayrhofer-Grunbuhel Special Assistant to the Secretary-General NEW YORK N Y 10017 - 2 -

the Government had ignored them.

A milder condemnation of the execution was issued on behalf of the Secretary-General at the United Nations headquarters in New York last night.

End

Since I am leaving the United States this evening for consultations with the South African Government I would appreciate it if you could forward your response after discussing it with the Secretary—General to Mr Steward who will be in charge of the Mission.

Your cooperation is much appreciated.

Yours sincerely

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~J ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Charge d' Affaires FI L

o f t. PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS

300 EAST 42«° STREET "i . \ NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 /// J • ' 9 April 1979 / '''

Your Excellency,

In pursuance of the letter my Foreign Minister addressed to Your Excellency on 7 April 1979i I wish to inform Your Excellency that at l.OO am on 8 April 1979 a group of approximately 70 SWAPO terrorists attacked the town of Ruacana, South West Africa, and surrounding area with mortar and small arms fire. A shop, as well as a house, was destroyed. Two persons, Messrs Joseph Kaulinge and Matheus Haipinge, were killed and 5 injured in a landmine explosion which took place during the attack. Several persons, including 3 nurses at a local clinic, were abducted, i Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

J ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Charge d1 Affaires

H E Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General to the United Nations NEW YORK N Y 10017 UNITED NATIONS *s~Z£>^ Distr. SECURITY ~ COUNCIL ll|§3||f 8 April 1979 '^^^^ ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTER DATED 7 APRIL 1979 FROM THE CHARGE D'AFFAIRES OF THE PERMANENT MISSION OF SOUTH AFRICA TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

At the request of the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable R. F. Botha, I am enclosing the text of a letter he has addressed to Your Excellency on 7 April 1979. I would appreciate it if this letter could be circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) J. Adriaan EKSTEEN / , ., Charge* d'Affaires

79-09589 S/13230 English Page 2

Annex

Letter dated 7 April 1979 from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of South Africa addressed to the Secretary-General

SWAPO continues to resort to cold-blooded killing in South West Africa, in implementation of its campaign of intimidation and terror, at a time when the democratic political parties inside South West Africa are engaged in serious discussions on the future of their country.

On the afternoon of k April 1979» Mr. B. A. Kennies was shot and killed on the farm Aloe Grove, north-east of Otjiwarango, while visiting a cattle outpost. Cartridges from a Russian-made AK ^7 automatic weapon of the type used by SWAPO were found at the scene of the crime, Last night, Mr. Ono Angula, a well-known resident of Oshakati and Personnel Officer of the Economic Development Corporation ••;'•' of South West Africa, was shot in the back with a Tokarev automatic pistol, while returning home from work in the late afternoon.

• Both these victims of SWAPO's criminal acts were ordinary civilians peacefully :•••"• pursuing their livelihood, and each was in his own way contributing to the .:'.• development of South West Africa. SWAPO's wanton deeds are clearly aimed at ; terrorizing the people of South West Africa and at influencing at gunpoint the •'v -important deliberations now taking place between the democratic parties. SWAPO's il^te'-:1;.. :)•»•;-: ••'-• '('f' actions give clear expression to their aim of seizing power through the barrel of r'-'V' •'•••• . 7r',..;a gun. .!••"' "«,' ' t iSi; •\ •'^ .l ''' ' - •tf;;.7-: •-;(:'-••••'•*' . If any hope is to remain of the settlement proposal being implemented this i% •• :'; violence by SWAPO must cease. Although neither my Government nor the peaceful /•/inhabitants of South West Africa will be intimidated, SWAPO's tactics could have , • a decisive influence on the decision the representatives of the South West African :'/•' people will shortly take on their future. I, therefore, call upon Your Excellency most urgently to take steps to bring about an immediate cessation of SWAPO's killing. I believe Your Excellency can still even at this late hour make a : historic contribution to peace by insisting that SWAPO should forthwith desist from the senseless murder of innocent people. PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS

3OO EAST 4Z

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7

1 April 1979 9/1/14

Excellency,

I would appreciate it if this letter coulo! be circulated as an official document of the Security Council. i

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

J ADRIAAN «KSTEEN Charge d1 Affaires

H E Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations HEW YORK N Y 10017 LETTER DATED 7 APRIL 1979 FROM THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF SOUTH AFRICA ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

On the afternoon of 4 April 1979, Mr B A Kennies was shot and killed on the farm Aloe Grove, north-east of Otjiwarango, while visiting a cattle outpost. Cartridges from, a Russian made AK 47 automatic weapon of the type used by SWAPO were found at the scene of the crime. Last night, Mr Ono Angula, a well-known resident of Oshakati and Personnel Officer of the Economic Development Corporation of South West Africa, was shot in the back with a Tokarev automatic pistol, while returning home from ; work in the late afternoon.

Both these victims of SWAPO's criminal acts were ordinary civilians peacefully pursuing their livelihood,:and each was in his own way contributing to the development of South West Africa. SWAPO1s wanton deeds are clearly aimed at terrorizing the people of South • West Africa and at influencing at gunpoint the important deliberations now taking place between the democratic parties. SWAPO's actions give clear expression to their aim of seizing power through the barrel of a gun. .

If any hope is to remain of the settlement proposal being implemented this violence by SWAPO must cease. Although neither my Government nor the peaceful inhabitants of South West Africa will be intimidated, SWAPO's tactics could have a decisive influence on the decision the representatives of the South West African people will shortly take on their future. I, therefore, call upon Your Excellency most urgently to take steps to bring about ah immediate cessation of SWAPO's killing. I believe Your Excellency can still even at this late hour make a historic contribution to peace by insisting that SWAPO should forthwith desist from the senseless murder'of innocent people. PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS

3OO EAST 4Z»P STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7

5 April 1979

Your Excellency,

In recent days the South African Government has received appeals for clemency in the case of Mr Solomon Mahlangu. At the request of the African Group at the United Nations the Security Council has today once again been called into session to concern itself with matters which fall within the exclusive domestic jurisdiction of South Africa.

For the benefit of Your Excellency and others who have expressed an interest in this case, I should like to furnish the following background information on Mr Mahlangu and on the events which lead to his conviction for murder and subsequent sentence.

Mr Mahlangu left South Africa and received military training and .training in the use of explosives in Angola. During June 1977 he returned to South Africa together with Mr Mandy Motloung and another accomplice. They brought with them arms, ammunition and explosives, Armed with three loaded submachine guns and handgrenades they entered Johannesburg on 13 June 1977- They aroused the suspicion of a taxi driver who indicated that he wished to see what was in their luggage, whereupon they fled in different directions. Whilst running Messrs Mahlangu and Motloung

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fired several shots at a number of men who were pursuing them and at uninvolved bystanders. They entered a building and encountered four men who were drinking their morning tea in an office. Without warning, shots were fired at the four men and two of these innocent persons were killed and one wounded due to their unfortunate encounter with Mr Mahlangu and his companion. It was later reported that Mr • Mahlangu's firearm was found to be jammed when he was arrested.

Mr Mahlangu was subsequently tried and convicted on, inter alia, two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder. The court could find no extenuating circumstances. Under South African criminal law, in common with the law in most other countries, an accomplice to a crime, such as murder, is guilty of the crime itself.

Mr Mahlangu, was, therefore, found guilty of a criminal I !• offence and was not convicted on political grounds.

I would appreciate it if this letter could be circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Charge d1 Affaires b/f: RA/JPB/FMG/MKP/MC. AKU cc:SG, ftlr.Buff File: South Afrid£-". FrFar ~~a

The Secretary-General of the United Nations presents his compliments to the Charge" dfAffaires of South Africa to the United Wations and wishes to refer to tho two messages which he addressed to the Government of South Africa on 6 August 1978 and on 15 March 1979 through its Permanent Mission to the United Uaticns, in connexion with the death sentence passed on Mr. Solomon Mahlangu by the South African courts. « The Secretary-General had stated in those 'messages that urgent appeals had been received from the Conference of tton- Aligned States requesting that his life be spared. The Secretary-General has now received information indicating that the fa:nily of Mr. Solomon Mahlancju h'as been notified that the South African authorities intend to proceed V7ith the execution on Friday, 6 April 1979, In view of the widespread concern about this case and the reported inraediacy of Mr. Kahlangu's execution, the Secretary-General, on humanitarian grounds, requests the South African Government to review these appeals for clemency ac a matter of urgency.

4 April 1979 ;~rC

PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS

3OO EAST -42«> STREET i^*/ V"'6'

NEW YORK, N. Y. 9/l/l'i April 1979 I'

Vi]i

Excellency,

At the request of the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable R F Botha, I am enclosing the text of a letter he has addressed to Your Excellency on 4 April 1979-

I would appreciate it if this letter could be circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

f Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

J ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Charge d' Affaires

H E Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK N Y 10017 LETTER DATED k APRIL 1979 FROM THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF SOUTH AFRICA ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

At approximately 06hOO on 2 April 1979, SWAPO terrorists attacked the home of the Minister of Agriculture of Owambo, Mr Josia Shikongo Taapopi, with Russian handgrenades, ., causing him to sustain multiple injuries.

.On 31 March 1979, at approximately l8hOO, four SWAPO terrorists fired at a vehicle in which two civilians were travelling between Otavi and Kombat. Both passengers were injured. . •

At approximately l8h50 also on 31 March 1979 and in the same vicinity as the latter incident, SWAPO terrorists fired on an ambulance with AK-47 rifles. When the driver of the vehicle returned the fire, the terrorists fled.

You are aware, Your Excellency, of the recent spate of atrocities committed by SWAPO terrorists against the civilian population of South West Africa. It is our view that these acts of terror accord with the claims of SWAPO to be allowed to establish bases inside the Territory. The atrocities also appear to be SWAPO's way of establishing a measure of credibility for its claim of having "forces" inside South West Africa. •

Unfortunately•it seems that the sympathetic reaction to SWAPO's insistence on bases inside South West Africa to which their' "forces" inside the Territory would be restricted when the cease-fire comes into effect, has had the effect of inviting increased infiltration from across the northern border. i Moreover, in a further attempt visibly to demonstrate their presence, the terrorists resort to acts of violence against civilian targets.

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SWAPO is by its actions daily confirming that it is not interested in solving the question of South West Africa peacefully and in a democratic manner. It persists in its dictum that only violence will lead to the< establishment of an independent South West Africa.

R F BOTHA ' MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

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PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS 3OO EAST -42N.D STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7

30 March 1979 A

Excellency,

At the request of the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs,v-the Honourable R.F. Botha, I am enclosing the text of a letter he has sent to Your Excellency on 30 March 1979.

I should appreciate it if the letter could be circulated as a document of the Security Council.

Please, accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

DAVID W. STEWARD Charge d1Affaires a.i.

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H.E. Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK. N.Y.10017 Your Excellency,

On 28 March 1979 Mr Eliaser Kalangula, a member of the Institute of Social Studies of South West Africa, was killed in a landmine explosion at Omungwelume in South West Africa. The late Mr Kalangula was the brother of Reverend Peter Kalangula, a member of the Constituent Assembly and of the Executive of the DTA. He was returning from a church meeting when the explosion took place. Three persons, including his two children, were injured.

This further SWAPO atrocity confirms once again its violent nature. The United Nations should recognize SWAPO for what it is, namely an organization bent on destruction and murder. t 1 As long as these crimes continue' against the inhabitants of South West Africa they will not accept that SWAPO intends to cooperate in the peaceful implementation of the settlement proposal.

R.F. BOTHA MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

30 March 1979 CAPE TOWN UN/TED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/13205 28 March 1979

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTER DATED 28 MARCH 1979 FROM THE CHARGE D'AFFAIRES A.I. OF THE PERMANENT MISSION OF SOUTH AFRICA TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

At the request of the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable R. F. Botha, I am enclosing the text of a letter he has sent to Your Excellency on 27 March 1979.

I should appreciate it if the letter could be circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) David W. STEWARD Charge d'Affaires a.i,

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79-08l8l AR/JEB b/f: RA/FMG ile: South Africa

NOTE FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

This morning I called Mr. Eksteen and asked him whether Foreign Minister Botha's meeting with the Secretary-General at 5 p.m. today could be confirmed. He said that he would check and call me back. I have just received a call from Mr. Steward from the South African Mission who had received instructions to tell me that the meeting could only be confirmed after this morning's meeting of the Security Council. I asked Mr. Steward what the connexion was between the Security Council meeting and a meeting between Mr. Botha and the Secretary-Genera^ The reply was that there might be developments in the Security Council which could affect Mr. Botha's time-table. The Mission will call back early in the afternoon.

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PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION 7, TO THE UNITED NATIONS

3OO EAST 42~P STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOO17 9/1/14 . 16 March 1979

Excellency,

At the request of the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honorable R F Botha, I attach the reply dated 16 March 1979 from the South African Prime Minister, the Honorable P W Botha, to Your Excellency's letter of 15 March 1979.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

EKSTEEN Charge Affaires

H E Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General to the United Nations NEW YORK N Y 10017 TEXT OF THE REPLY BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN PRIME MINISTER DATED 16 MARCH 1979 ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Your Excellency,

I have received your letter of 15 March 1979 this morning,

Needless to say I am disappointed at the lack of a clear and precise response to the issues raised by me. In the circumstances I do not consider it useful to take the matter further with you at this stage.

P W BOTHA PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

15 March 1979

Your Excellency,

I have received your letter of 15 March 1979. I regret to note that in spite of my letter of 8 March 1979, you still maintain the position expressed in your statement of 6 March to the South African Parliament. As regards your questions concerning the Proposal adopted by the Security Council (S/12636), I wish to reply as follows: 1. I think there is no question that the Proposal does provide for the restriction to base of all forces of the parties. Indeed you will find that this point was also made explicitly in paragraphs 11 and 12 of my recent report (S/13120). 2. As regards your second question it is quite clear that UNTAG will monitor the restriction to base of all forces within Namibia. The question that has arisen concerns forces outside Namibia where the Pro- posal makes no specific provision for monitoring by UNTAG. This is, I understand, the position of the five Western Powers who negotiated the Proposal. 3. I believe your third question refers to paragraph 11 of my above-mentioned report. I wish to assure you once again that the relevant sentence of this paragraph concerning "any SWAPO armed forces in Namibia at the time of the cease-fire" referred precisely to such forces and was designed exclusively to solve the practical problem that might be created by the presence of any such forces. I take it from the numerous reports I have ' received from your Government of armed SWAPO activity within Namibia, that you agree that there may be some such forces present in Namibia at the time of the cease- fire.

His Excellency Mr. P.W. Botha Prime Minister of South Africa - 2 -

4. As regards your question 4, I can only refer you to paragraphs 14 and 17 of my recent report which gave, I - believe, a reasonable proposal for a workable cease-fire arrangement. 5. I believe that the answer to your fifth question is set out in sub-paragraphs B and C of paragraph 7 of the original Proposal (S/12636). 6. The normal process of consultation concerning United Nations military forces has been explained on numerous occasions to your representatives and has been followed in the present case. The object of the process of consultation with the parties is to try to reach a composition which, though not necessarily approved in all its parts by them, it can be reasonably accepted as a working compromise. Paragraph 38 of my report to the Security Council of 29 August 1978 (S/12827) sets out the procedure and principles governing such consultations. For obvious reasons, this practice is not intended 'to give a veto power to any of the parties in such a situation. Of course the views of the South African Government have been taken into account within this context. We have also made clear to your representatives on numerous occasions thst the final decision rests in consultations with the Security Council. 7. In paragraph 5 of your letter you refer to a paper which you have entitled "Operational Implementation Document". I am surprised both at the title and at the introduction of this paper at this stage. As you must know, this paper emerged from conversations held between General Philipp, the military adviser to Mr. Ahtisaari, and the South African military authorities in Cape Town in January 1979. You may recall that this paper was delivered to Mr. Ahtisaari late in the evening of 21 January. In his meeting with your Foreign Minister the following morning, Mr. Ahtisaari referred to this paper as .follows: "Both General Philipp and I will be prepared to give further consideration to the study in as:far as it does not conflict with the Western Proposal and the report of the Secretary-General as adopted by resolution 435." On - 3 -

Mr. Ahtisaari's return and after further study of this paper, it was concluded that it could not be accepted as an accurate interpretation of the Proposal, and your representative in New York was so informed on 26 January.

Yours sincerely,

Kurt Waldheim PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS 3OO EAST 42>!P STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 15 March 1979

Excellency,

At the request of the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honorable R F Botha, I attach the reply dated 15 March 1979 from the South African Prime Minister, the Honorable P W Botha, to Your Excellency's letter of 8 March 1979 (S/13156).

I would appreciate it if this letter and its annexure., could be circulated as a document of the Security Council.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

"J ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Charge d1 Affaires

H E Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General to the United Nations NEW YORK N Y 10017 TEXT OF THE REPLY BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN PRIME MINISTER DATED 15 MARCH 1979 ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Your Excellency,

1. Thank you for your letter dated 8 March 1979-

2. ' I stand by my statement to the South African Parliament on 6 March 1979 (S/131A8) and my Foreign Minister's letter to you dated 5 March 1979 (S/13105).

3. Your letter under reply does not refute the facts on which my Government has taken its stand.

4. To avoid any further delay and for the sake-of clarity, I should "be glad if you would inform my Government whether in your opinion the proposal ( (8/12636) adopted by the Security Council provides for:

i) the restriction to base of all SWAPO forces; ii) such restriction to be monitored by UNTAG; iii) the designation of locations inside South West Africa to which SWAPO forces could be restricted in order to allow SWAPO to achieve by U.N. fiat the establishment of armed bases inside South West Africa which they could not achieve by force of arms on their'own; iv) a comprehensive cessation of all hostile acts as a prerequisite for implementation including in particular the reduction of South African troops and, therefore, for a practical implementation based on the proposal; - 2 - PAGE TWO „

v) the release of all South West Africans wherever detained including those detained in Tanzania and Zambia; and vi ) consultation, inter alia, on the composition of UNTAG. In particular, does consultation 'require you to take into account the views of the South African Government in such a way that its reasonable suggestions are accorded recognition, or is it your view that consultation requires you to do no more than submit, for the South African Government's information, a list of countries selected by you?

5. In conclusion I wish to refer you to a document entitled "Operational Implementation Document" prepared jointly by your military representative and his South African counterparts in Cape Town in January 1979- This document was drawn up to avoid any misunderstandings and differing interpretations of the practical implementation of the settlement proposal. Indeed it is based entirely on the settlement proposal. I would appreciate it if you could inform me whether this implementation plan, a copy of which is attached, has been brought to your notice.

P.W. BOTHA PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH. AFRICA 1-1 • •: - m •Action According to Action to be taUeh by rial Document S/1263& Military Interpretation and • ••'o (Propo»al for a Operational Implementation Remarks Settlement) Sl.AJ>O Military Conponent of UNTAG * ' SAT.F .;

*. b. c. d. / r. . j i 1. "A cessation of all i. Preceding thu cessation f\ Announce to ' HAf. for tho .'i. Proparation for deploy- This precedes D-day.- | houtila ncta by all the parties concerned / undertake to "^SADF. mont of tnonitoro. Monitoring ia interpret* ' announce undertakings { zibide by thv' as active observation in to abide by tho ceaso c^ace fire. '- reporting. " fire with effect from ). the date specified. '? • ii. A hostile act IB under- Ii..All Alleged breachaa of . ' stood to be an act coaa. the cecsation of hostile nitted by members of actu must be evaluated . on* 'party to the dotrl= . . - .. • - ..- Jointly. merit of taeiabera of tho other or against the ! ! * population , endanger** i: ing or threatening thu - • . ?. life or property of the person or persons • • • . '• . at i-hoa the action io . directed, conducted for • ': -. ''•:= •-. military or political . ! advantage of the • ' ' - • . •• parties concerned. ' : /|: - iii. On D— day military con- iii. fiecoive UN ' for iho iii. Deploy nixed monitor ... ii. Mixed monitor -teams refc ponent of UNTAG starts monitors. teaos vith units of -the to teama of members from deployment of monitors , parties concerned on different countries. for effective monito- both sides of the border ring of the cease fire j ' :. in Northern border areas. ' • ' - i 2. i L Thia ia interpreted to •'on" I^AB for the „ or i. This phase can only con- > striction of South mean that ull troops ro» to base. . botli South African and denes when tho cease firt; African nnd SWAPO turn to their bnoeo and SU'APO troop restriction in Jointly declared to be! arnod forces to that tactical movement r effective. bane (including coaaea. Administrative clonenta of the remain- ethnic forces)" und logistical movement dor of the military com» can only bo done with ponent of UNTAG. Some UN monitor presence or monitors are now re- Knowledge. A baso ia deployed to locations vt regarded ao a location .. otlmic forces. from which troops ope" • rated to execute their • • * '• assigned tanks And • - functions.

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Lonmeiic croon t of i. Any phaso in the kith- i, Flrot SAEP Preparation of Continue to monitor in "phased i.ithdraual" draual operation to ocnts withdraw ' This phase can only COCK of SA troops "to r«« peaceful return order to give the parties .'"reduced forco lovola" on, tho nsaur— b«clDr. on tho roonca then th« "rcmtric- ducod fore* luvvls" can only communeo concerned the oecencary onco that SWAPL' «.*curaneo that tiou to ba«o contfnuos"* und the preparation after the auccauaful armed personnel assurance* so that they effectively. of "peaceful repat- 5ADF rod-.iction can commence with their completion of thu prece» are utill re» has started. riation under UN ding phase. atrictod to^- activitiea vbich are then supervision for re- baao and prepa also monitored. turn to designated ration for entry points" peaceful return* haa begun

"Uogtn infiltration It uould bo practically i. Logistical a» KonitorB at prevention and bor- i. The initial monitor* were impossible for any size sistuiico to Sk'APO bcsos This phase cat! connnciico der surveillance" 1 spread out to cover the of force to absolutely military cotnpo* replaced by during tho period descrl, • whole border area nccoro prevent infiltration. nent of UNTAG troop elements ed in Serial No J. It follows therefore ding to prioritiaa. The Therefore, this phase is from the first oonltora are now phased ' that monitoring of in* : battalion* not subject to the con« filtrated persona muat out to lover priorities. pletion of tho activities be dono. This requires Thla la made possible by in Serial No J. active patrolling and th« first incoming bat- obtaining information talion also being deploy- from tile local populan •d over the uholu area tioti. Border surveiln taking over the monitor lance is passive and of duties, infiltration pro. no uso if not coupled ventlon and border aurvoll« with uctivc patrolling lance. They will be lo. and reporting. Doth gisticnlly assiBtod by the these concepts entail SADF. physical deployment on tho border including at entry points. It also requires close co- operation i. ith local authorities including the police.

ii. Activitiea iro p*roperation for reduced force [^peaceful return l«velt continue {•continues.

"Tho Uomobilizutt i. "Demobilized" in under, i. Mobilized Citi- i. UNTAG etnrts to nonitor tion of tlie atood to mean deaiobisi — zen Forces arm i. Denobilieation .of mobili- «e the monitors are re- citizen forces... zing of modilized Citi- ordered to d»« zed units and the remains- leased from the priority .." zen Forces and remaining mobilize and ing demobilized of demo- ".. . ..lleglri uoiii- in »tatu of demobiliza- areas e0 described in demobilized Serial No 4. " r bilized units are subject taring of Cltl7.au tion of demobilized unita are order to continued holding of Force." forces. • d to remain' d« the Cease fire and law mobilized. and order. Mobilization can only be done "under tho order of the AG uitli the concurrence of UNSK". i*l* "Pi sciuii11 c'myi*t i.l. I'i 3inantlomen t of com** i.l. S,VDF oalie ar« i.l. As for Serial No of coimruuid iruuitl utructurea la done raitgementa' foi i.l. This activity can only 5-f.i. structure* of t-Iiuii mobilized units I take place after all tin Citizen Porcus aro being demobilized. requirements in document Ufflcos of domobilizod S/12636 loading up to the reduction to r a. ' b. c. -.•,.-.-| 12 OOO SADF troops have i units may not bo Baniiod the monitors ; boon net, namely the *j v unless lit the pro«onco to witness thi ; ceaaation of ho»tilltie_ j . or with the luiowlcdgo execution of • holds, reatriction to, * j of monitors assigned to the donobili- baoe OB prescribed re« t the units. zation and mains, preparation for j dismantlement peaceful return IB raoal ; procwdm-cui I torod and there 1* no " '; lapse of lau and order, j

SADF and SWAPO actions Suporvise SADF and SWAt'O 1.2,'- "..... All arms. 1.2. "Drill Kail" is under- .2. SADF return- SfcAJ'O hand in must happen eimultaneo stood to be a drill hall arms and ei-.ui- actions by monitoring military equip- nil Bly, because they fall ment, and ammu- or any other such con- pment for &afc and equipment in tho somo time-frame nition of citi* struction used for the custody- in including un« and therefore cannot z«n force* ..... storage of military drill hallo licensed o_«»r- be done separately. confined to '- •• equipment and ammunition* under UN su- sonal veapons drill ball* un- Dased oil previous clari* pervision. and light in- der UN supervi- ficationa of document fantry veapons sion" 8/12636 "arms" ia under- for eafe cu»» fit ood to mean "unit tody under UN weapon's", otherwise tor» supervision nod OB "heavy infantry •. in jjreparo» veapons" meaning weapons i 1 lion of the that are normally opera • peaceful ro» ated by a team or crow * turn. as opposed to "personal 1 ueapons", otherwise tor- • ! • mod a.a "light Infantry weapons" meaning veaa i pans which is normally t > handled by an individual i only. To control this action the quantities i of returned items and i; those held in etock will be Compared with the authorised inventory , and control will be ox- erciaed to prevent re— iu*ue. i " The some definitions, 11. "The deroobllio r activities and condi» zation of ..... tions for implementa- commando* ..... tion ns described for and diamantle- the citizen forces ar tOBOt of command applicable to the co. structure* .... \ mandos. of commando*" a* vi«ll a« con* fln*m*nt of "all . . arms, military ••• equipment, and ammunition of .... .coomwindos n • . . • . I

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: , b. c. d. c. r. S. . •" 111. "Demobilization ill. Other than citizen for« lit. Tho same definition*, ac- of ... ..ethnic •> ces and cominundoa theoo a tivities and conditions ^ are volunteer regular* • / for ltoj)lemontatlon a0. "Dojjin moni-tor* uoldlora (v-lth depena described Cor the citizen* ing of ,...oth- daiitu). Consequently forces arc applicable to nlc forces" ... by demobilization, they ethnic forces ae i,uuli. ,. "Dismantle- ore uudorotood to be fled in Serial No J.b.iii. aent of command demilitarized but r«= i structures of naining in tho service ' .....ethnic for- of the Stata. It ia \ C«B" noted however, thut ,' according to document ! • S/ 12636, they are not .) * required to confine „ their arms and military j equipment as in tho casv of the citizen for= ces and coraaandoa, but their command struc» turns are required to (! bt> dismantled leaving • r the >hat Kill b«cotna of these persons' and fntniliea , soclo— economically . To solve tho problem '- practically and in the i • spirit of document S/12636 it is suggested that these units do confjln.9 their arcja find military equipment, but that a skeleton cocunund utructure (moatly tidmiiia iatrutively) is retain" ed and placed under utric . monitoring of the UN to unsure that they do not in any way interfere " ' ( " «ith tho Political pro* cess. If tho retaining .. of a SADF administran •• t. tive command structure is not accepted it is . . • uuggestcd that the UN' . assumes responsibility for their material t;oX» faro. iv. Monitor military person- iv. Airfields in tho North- iv. "Dogln K»iiito« iv. There -are approximately Iv. SAPF in co-o;>« 3OO military pcraondul oration i. 1th tho nol performing civilian ern areas providing services also for civilian military porno» performing civilian funcn civil departneiit: functions. concerned, assis' (and UOTAG) uaero are to nel performing tiona in tho field of ud« be seen as part of the civilian func» Mini a trat ion v oducation. monitors losiuti« agriculture, medical and cally und aaKn uoroal infra-structure. "<\G with concur- technical services arrangement*) for .- , Airmen engaged in such rence of UHSn throughout the territory, thotn to fulfil . ruutiaXt scrvicov and determines noughly 20Ji of the their function*. ' 1 tioruol running "and

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maintenance of tb« u£r» •.•hothor ond un» population is affected dur what circumi fields arc thorerorw to directly or itidiroctly placed in the saae cato> stances thoa<» thereby. In order not military peraom to disturb tho socio- gory- • , ns,l performing economic structure civilian futic- i.hich could have, an nd= tiona will con= vors«- affect on a free tinuo thoae and ; air election, it functions" is essential that those services should contia nue. It should ulsu bo 110tod that the military component of UNTAG could not substitute these services. Tho UN must, however, monitor the 30 activities. . •

"Restriction to base The procedure for the reduca further SADF troo|> i su'Al'O repatriation Supervise reduction and SADF and SWAPOactions ou uout inuas" ..... "Force] tion of troop levels oust bu reduction. under UNTAG supern peaceful repatriation in happen simultaneously, b levels reducod to - timeously convoyed to UHT.vG viiion through de- cloae co-operation vitli tho cause they fall in the B. 0 000 men" (SADF) so that arrangements for tho sijuatod entry . civil authorities at the tine-frame and therefore "Restriction to bane monitoring thereof can be i-oints starts. ontry points. cannot b» done separate! continues. Peaceful made. In view of tho reduca These activities can onl; repatriation under tion further SADF facilities take place after all the UN supervision starts now become surplusj'nare to requirements in document for return through be made available to UNTAG S/12636 leading up to til designated entry ou a negotiation basis. reduction to 8 OOO SADF points" (SWAPO) It is noted that document troops and peaceful SU'APO S/12636 contains tho phrases repatriation have been o "return peacefully" and namely the cessation of "peaceful repatriation". Tho ivord "repatriation" is ' law and order aolds, Cit profercd as "return" could zen and cocunnnOo forces moan uncontrolled, t.licrcaa acted as prescribed and "repatriation" itnplios con= armed SWAPO members not trolled return. It is ovi= remaining restricted to dont that "peaceful" means banes have been offectiv> without unlicensed anas. ly disarmed. The above* mentioned activities uus be Jointly evaluated.

"Force levels re- The sequence of tho phnsoa SA11F finaliso SWAPO Monitoring and supervising Ao for Serial No's 5 and duced to .1 5^0 men, in the SHAPO column of tho reduction. participate freely reduction and restriction to those activities are BUI restricted to Groot- annexuro to S/lSfijft naracly in the political basa. Ject to tho successful : fontcin or Oahivollo "Restriction to base", I'focuss. SVAPO plotlon of the prccedin or both" (SADF) "Restriction to baso contin foabcT" restric- steps. Tho added condl "Hcstriction to baso nuus" , " Rustrictloii to baso ted to 1/.1B« inside now IB the completion c continues" (SUAPO) continues", "Restriction to "•jmibia according peaceful repatriation o commencement of reducti baso contimittn", "peaceful to 3/12636 must bo repatriation...... ", "Ilcut- Slvon th« facili- to 1 5OO. rictlon to baso continues", tiiru to veto. "closure of all bason" ocon against the chronological 1-6

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table aad In relation to tho other proscribed activltlea doas not maUe ounoe, unlean "baoen" also rafer to buaea inoido Namibia. Thoroforo, should ouch bases uxlat. tlioy vlll al-o come under UT1TAG monitor, iig and SWAPO in to remain restricted thoro as proscribed until closure.

0. "All wilitory Instead of t»tol de-ncti= 5ADF makes ins installations Toko over control for its Thi» octivlty will b» vation i>rovitiiou should stallations own use or nnouinejj' supero decided jointly in the Along northern now be made for the )>osa available -to border would by vision of civil controlled light of tho existing aible uao by UNTAG of (INTAG on a neg installations. situation. now either be de-| such Installations. ti<»£ tmnia and activated or put hands ovi-r tUc undar civilian ronaindor to control under UN civil control. supervision"

11. "Facilitio* vhich|li. If tho situation does not depend on them warrant military protec- ii. Afford protoction 1C (eg hospitals, tion they will be loft neceaaary. pouar stations) uudar civil control. ^ould b* protect''| ted vhere Oeces» sary by the UN"

'Completion of vith» Thin phase will ouly conabncc draval" (SADF), after a joint statement iro closure of all tho certification of tho bases" (SWAPO) eloctiona The excout£»a of thid phaso will bo docided jointly. * 1-7. KOTC6

1» Tor th« offootlv* execution of the military taaka during th» transitional period it ia »aaential that liaison nt«ffa bo eotabliohed by the parti** concarnwd Tor proper liaison with ONTAG,

/ •? i I / 2* Liaiaon ataffa will from tim« to tine accompany UNTAG group* undar mutually agreed arraagamanta* • The refuaal to prorid* liaison offioora uill not prevent UNTAG froa eoni* torin^ visits such aa inspections in loco* Such otaffa cm liaioon du^tiaa vill not fall under the aaae roatriotiona aa are lopoaed on othar 5AD7 and SWAPO uenbvro according to * 3

3» Incident* which may conatituta « breach of tho agrnrao Mill ba Jointly evaluated but UNTAG vill be glvem th« firot opposrtuniiy to plan to rftetore the diaturbano« caua«d» UNITED NATIONS Distr. CCrnplTY • /t^Sr^N GENERAL *J fU V* W li\ 1 I i W ' s/1315^ C U U N C I L ^^^^' 9 March 1979 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

' LETTER DATED 8 MARCH 1979 FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ADDRESSED TO THE PRIME MINISTER OF SOUTH AFRICA _ • .

k. ' • ' - ''.''I ' • "t I have read your speech of 6 March-to the House of Assembly which has been circulated at the request of your Government•as a document of .the Security Council IS/13148). --While I do not wish to comment on the wide range of points made in that speech, I feel obliged to react strongly to one of your assertions which directly affects the United Nations Secretariat. I refer to what you generally term -. . Jjcheming behind the scenes"'in relation to the preparation of my report of 2b February (document-8/13120) to the Security Council. In this connexion you state ^ that this report was preceded by four 'drafts and quote at length from one of them. ?Uc^?£;ar t0 sug?est that I deliberately omitted any express reference, to the views of SWAPO on certain matters while nevertheless accepting or adopting them into my proposals, and especially into paragraphs 11 and 12 of my report. . , , • I have to''reject' this accusation categorically. In the first place, reports to - .the Security Council on political questions invariably go through a number of drafts and revisions and much of the material included in the earlier drafts is.often . excluded from the final version. This- particularly applies to the detailed statements of position by the parties concerned made in the course of a prolonged process of consultation. In such a process the positions taken at an early stage usually do nottrepresent the positions'taken at its conclusion. That is true in l™™°ase b°th ^ relati°n "to the South African position and to the position of SwAPO. ••>...

Secondly, the position taken at one time by SWAPO, which you reveal as having been contained in the fourth revised draft of my report, was-.in fact known to you, having been^published in the South African press shortly after it was expressed in Luanda This position was not compatible with the proposal for a settlement IS/12636) and, as you will see from the letter from the President of SWAPO to me dated 6 March, it is not included in' the SWAPO reaction to my report contained in that letter. The same applies to some of the statements made by Justice Steyn to my Special Representative in the course of the recent series of talks which my Special Representative held with him and with the South African authorities which are^also not reflected in my report.' Other examples of such unilateral statements during these talks will certainly be known to you and your officials.

79-06079 'S/13156 English,

It is especially unfortunate that you should apparently have ministerpreted paragraphs 11 and 12: of my report because, as I understand the statement which you made to Parliament on the matter, you. appear to base certain of your objections to it on such misinterpretations. In particular, you have interpreted^paragraph 11 of my report, regarding the restriction to base of SWAPO forces inside Namibia • • at the time of the cease-fire, to mean that SWAPO would be entitled, after the cease-fire, to introduce armed personnel who had not previously been based in Namibia to bases which would be established by the United Nations on their behalf. I must state that such a misinterpretation is directly contradicted by' the immediately preceding paragraph 10. .It is the converse of the report s intended meaning. No party to a conflict may expect to gain after a cease-fire a military advantage which it was unable to obtain prior to it. • After prolonged consultations with the parties, my object in my report of 26- February was to suggest means of evercoming the outstanding obstacles to the -implementation of. the proposal for a settlement of the Namibia problem. I must therefore tell you that I deeply regret the interpretation you have put upon the report and the events leading up to it, as well as the implication that there was some double dealing which involved the Secretariat of the United Nations, ihe • ^United Nations is-an open institution and has very few. secrets. The substance ol the. various drafts of my report was widely.known, although I do not know how the 1 ^south African- Government came.to be in possession of all of the actual drafts_which , are, 'for obvious reasons, not normally given..circulation outside the Secretariat. ;V. I do not, however, think this is important. What I have to take extremely ;;. seriously is the allegation of scheming, bias or deceit on the part of the United ^Nations Secretariat which once again I have, categorically to .reject. ^'"'"''- As I stated In paragraph IT, of my report,.the effective, implementation of the Proposal is dependent upon, the continued co-operation of the parties, in my * f . .•'• I.J.T-.^. svuntrA I TT llVinOT*

question of Namibia. • .,. . . As your speech was circulated as a document of the Security Council, I shall

circulate this letter in the same manner. ; . , . . • . * .-. . (Signed) Kurt WALDHEIM €,?

'V7U - --"'"< t PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION v ;'; If I -.<,.* -| TO THE UN|TED NAT|ONS r\ '-• ''• I *J ' """" '" ., 300 EAST 42NP STREET n NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 ;'Vll-22 February 1979

Excellency,

1. On 29 January 1979 nine telephone poles were blown up with plastic explosive between longitudes 14 degrees 41 E, and 14 degrees 43 3/4 E, on the road from Ondangwa to Ruacana, about 33 km north-west of Ombalantu. Approximately 30 SWAPO terrorists, who were involved in the incident, withdrew northwards.

2. On 30 January 1979 the Ulunu Garage in the vicinity of Ondangwa was damaged by an explosion. The petrol pumps were destroyed and all windows smashed. Vehicles in the showroom were also damaged.

3. On 30 January 1979 Security Forces had fleeting contact with a group of about twenty SWAPO terrorists approximately 32 km west of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 27 1/4 S, 16 degrees 22 1/4 E. The terrorists disengaged and fled in a north-westerly direction.

4. The following incidents have occurred as a result of land mines laid by SWAPO terrorists :

(a) On 27 January 1979 a British MK7 mine was detected and lifted approximately 25 km

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south of Oshikango at position 17 degrees 36 % S, 15 degrees 58 3/4 E. (b) On 29 January 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detonated on TMA3 mine in the vicinity of Etale at position 17 degrees 30 3/4 S, 15 degrees 56 \ E. (c) On 29 January 1979 a TM57 mine was detected and lifted approximately 20 km west of Nkongo at position 17 degrees 36 3/4 S, 17 degrees 02 1/4 E, (d) On 30 January 1979 a TMA3 mine was detected and lifted approximately 21 km west of Nkongo at 17 degrees 26 S, 17 degrees 02 E.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Charge d1 Affaires I

i * PERMANENT SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION T^ TO THE UNITED NATIONS

••ir 3OO EAST 42ND STREET

NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 9/1/14 21 February 1979

Excellency,

1. On 23 January 1979 a section of a Security Forces patrol attempting to establish an observation post near the border was fired upon approximately 15 km north-east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 23 S, 14: degrees 22 E. The fire was returned.

2. On 2^ January 1979 SWAPO terrorists attacked Security Forces with mortar and small arms fire approximately 60 km east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 25 S, 16 degrees 57 E.

3. On 27 January 1979 two Security Forces patrols were subjected to mortar bombardment at position 17 degrees 2k S, ±k degrees 19 E, and 17 degrees 25 S, \k degrees 37 E.

H.E. Mr Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations NEW YORK, N.Y.10O17 2.

k. On 28 January 1979 the Security Forces were attacked by SWAPO terrorists using small arms approximately 12 km north-west of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 2^i S , 16 degrees 15 E. In the resulting gunfight one terrorist was killed and three wounded.

5. On 2? January 1979, between 23.30 and 23.35 hours a powerline was sabotaged approximately 5 km west of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 25 S, 14 degrees 19 E.

6. On 7 February 1979 a Security Forces light aircraft on a reconnaissance flight south of the border drew small arms fire approximately 12 km north of Ombalantu in the region of beacon 1O, at position 17 degrees 24 S, 15 degrees 00 E,

7. On 8 February 1979 a Security Forces transport aircraft on a routine flight at a height of approximately thirty metres drew small arms fire from two SWAPO terrorists approximately 21 km south-west of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 3& S, l6 degrees 1O-J E.

8. On 5 February 1979 a water pipeline was sabotaged approximately 20 km south-east of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 27"5" S, 16 degrees 03 E.

9- On 6 February 1979 the inspection hatch on a water pipeline was blown up with plastic explosives approximately 1^ km south-east of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 27 S, 16 degrees 00 E. 10. On 6 February 1979 a water pipeline was sabotaged approximately l8 km north of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 45 S, 15 degrees 58 E.

11. On 8 February 1979 a group of approximately eighty SWAPO terrorists attacked the village of Chief Kaluui in the Oshikango area at position 17 degrees 24-f S, 15 degrees 56-5- E using mortars, RPG-7's and AK-47 rifles. Small arms fire was returned by the Chief's bodyguard and after a heavy exchange of fire the terrorists fled westwards with one wounded. Two members of the local population, one a child, the other a bodyguard, were wounded.

12. The following incidents have occurred as a result of landmines planted by S¥APO terrorists:

a. On 23 January 1979 a light truck belonging to members of the local population detonated landmines approximately 5 km west of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 25 S, 15 degrees 59 E. The mines were identified as two of the type TMA=3- Two members of the local population, messrs Paulus Mishekwas Jr. and Johannes Josef Jr. were killed, while Mr Wilho Hihangwa was slightly injured.

b. On 24 January 1979 a Security Forces vehicle detinated an unkown type of mine on the road from Onkankolo to Ondangwa approximately 16 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 57 S, 16 degrees 12 E. c. On 25 January 1979 the Security Forces while patrolling a pipeline lifted a TM-^6 mine approximately 33 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 38 S, l6 degrees 08 E. d. On 26 January 1979 a vehicle belonging to members of the local population detonated an unidentified type PF mine approximately 25 km north-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees k6 S, l6 degrees 10 E. Two men and two women, as yet unidentified, were killed. e. On 26 January 1979 Security Forces lifted a British MK-7 mine booby-trapped with a POMZ-2 anti- personnel mine 15 km west of Eenana on the road from Eenana to Ondangwa. f. On 26 January 1979 a TM-46 mine was lifted by Security Forces patrolling a road approximately 5*t km east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 54 S, 16 degrees 27 E. g. On 27 January 1979 a TMA-3 and a TM-57 mine connected with cordtex were lifted approximately 28 km south-east of Ondangwa, at position 17 degrees 31 S, 15 degrees 56 E. h. On 27 January 1979 the Security Forces lifted a TM-57 and two TMS-3 mines approximately 72 km east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 25 S, 15 degrees O3 E. * »'•*-

i. On 27 January 1979 the Security Forces lifted a TMS-3 and a TM-57 mine attached to a Fl grenade approximately 15 km north-east of Eenana, at position 17 degrees 29 S, l6 degrees 29 E.

j. On 27 January 1979 a vehicle belonging to members of the local population detonated three TMS-3 mines approximately 80 km east of Ruacana, at position 17 degrees 26 S, 15 degrees 08 E. Two members of the local population were killed and three injured.

k. On 6 February 1979 a TMA-3 mine linked to 10 kg of TNT was detected and lifted approximately 15 km south of Oshikango, at position 17 degrees 3O^ S, 16 degrees 33| E.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

J. ADRIAAN EKSTEEN Charge d'Affaires