text: Wo ting in this regard that the Government of Guate^al" in its letter to tho Sub-Commission _7_8/ has indicated Lot: •willingnec-c to guarancee and ensure in the future the legitimate rightc of ell citizen0 ^£ Guatemala. Expressing the hope that tMt will be done. 1. Emphasizes that tne persistence and systematic nature of these violations render impossible the effective exercise of civil rnd political rights in Guatemala; 2« "Declares, in cha t connpciicn, the4 only respect for the "orinciples set forth in article 25 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights will enable tho people of Guatemala, through the participation of all its political forces, to determine Icr itself its fucure and make it possible to put an end to The lobs of life 'anf" the sufferings o.t rhe Guatemalan people? 77/ Adopted at the tfxi meeting on 7 September 1QS2, without a vote. See chap. VII. 78/ E/CM.4/Sub.2/l98 2/38./M/1 98 3/4 /CT. 4/Sub. 2/198 2/43 page 91 3. Expresses its profound concern at the deterioration in- the situation in Guatemala, the persistence or violations of human rights and the sufferings resulting therefrom fcr the Guatemalan people; 4. Expresses alarn at reports of -iasrive repression against and displacement of indigenous communitiet, 5. Urges the Government of Guatemala fco take !,hc necessary steps ^o guarantee full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in the country so that the conditions may be established for the effective exercise of civil and political right s; 6. Welcomes with cacisfaction Ihe appointment of a Special Rapporteur end the assurance given bo Lhe Commission by the Government of Guatemala that it will co-operate in that area; 7. Requests the Socretary-General to inform the Sub-Commission, at its thirty-sixth session, of the results of xlie mission cf lhe Commission's Special Rapporteur ana of the work ot the Commission on the topic, as well as of
analysis: The text appears to be a resolution or declaration from the Sub-Commission on the Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, addressing human rights violations in Guatemala. The content focuses on the protection of civil and political rights, the promotion of human rights, and the appointment of a Special Rapporteur. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is a formal document from an international organization. Given the content and tone, it is likely that the text falls under the category of human rights and international law.