Resolution on the Oslo International Conference in Support of Victims of Colonialism and Apartheid

CM/Res.304 (XXI)

RESOLUTION ON THE OSLO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF COLONIALISM AND APARTHEID

The Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity meeting in its Twenty First Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa from 17 – 24 May 1973,

Aware of the importance of mobilizing international support for the liberation struggle in Africa,

Conscious of the significance of co-operation between the United Nations and the OAU in the struggle against colonialism and apartheid,

1. HAILS the successful convening of the International Conference of Experts in support of victims of colonialism and apartheid held in Oslo from 9 – 14 April 1973, in which the representatives of the Liberation movements participated on equal footing with OAU and UN Member States;

2. ENDORSES the recommendations of the conference which constitutes an important contribution in the struggle for the liberation of the Territories under colonial and racist domination in Southern Africa;

3. INVITES all States to implement the Oslo Programme of action;

4. EXPRESSES its profound appreciation and gratitude to the Governments of the Scandinavian countries and in particular to the Government of Norway for hosting the conference and creating the necessary conditions conducive to the successful outcome of its deliberations;