Although there are many explicit purposes for creating a scientific or technical document,
there are four general categories: to provide information, to give
instructions, to persuade the reader, and to enact (or prohibit)
something.
to condemn South Africa’s actions in the Sharpeville massacre
Explanation:
The Security Council,
Having considered the complaint of twenty-nine Member States contained in document S/4279 and Add.11 concerning “the situation arising out of the large-scale killings of unarmed and peaceful demonstrators against racial discrimination and segregation in the Union of South Africa”. . . [d]eplores the policies and actions of the Government of the Union of South Africa which have given rise to the present situation.
