text: arising out of the Cyprus situation. it is essential to know the true facts. After all. the law is applied to a given factual situation: if the facts are wrong. the legal conclusion based on such facts will also be untenable. Moreover. an objective assessment must always rule out the application of double standards. DOCUMENT S/15622* Letter dated 23 February 1983 from the representative of Democratic Kampuchea to the Secretary-General With reference to General Assembly resolution 37/98 D of 13 December 1982. I have the honour to transmit to you herewith, for your information, the '''Circulated under the double symbol A/38/96-S/1562~.' 44 [Original: French] [24 Fehruary /983] latest information on recent uses of chemical and bac­ teriological weapons by the Vietnamese aggressors in Kampuchea. I should be very grateful if you would communicate this information to the Group of Experts on the Im­ plementation of the Geneva Protocol of 19259 and have the text distributed as an official document of the General Assembly and of the Security Council. (Signed) THIOUNN Prasith Permanent Representative of Democratic Kampuchea to the United Nations ANNEX Use of toxic chemicals by the Vietnamese aggressors in Kampuchea On 23 December 1982, the Vietnamese aggressors used helicop­ ters to spray toxic chemicals on villages in the commune of Loboeuk, Chhouk district, Kampot province (south-western re­ gion). Seven inhabitants were seriously injured and several others poisoned. On 29 December, in the commune of Preah Neaingkoal, Thalaborivoat district, Stung Treng province (north-eastern region), the Vietnamese aggressors sprayed toxic chemicals on the banks of the Mekong River, poisoning a number of Kampuchean families, among them 30 entire families who were seriously poisoned. On 16 January, at Toek Sap, Sisophon district, Battambang prov­ ince (north-western region), the Vietnamese aggressors fired poison gas shells on the civilian population, causing three casualties. The 
analysis: The text appears to be a diplomatic document, likely related to a conflict or crisis situation. It mentions the use of chemical and biological weapons, the Vietnamese aggressors, and the victims. The tone is formal and objective, suggesting a report or a statement from a government or an international organization. Given the content and style, it is likely that the text is related to international relations, conflict, or humanitarian issues.