text: opportunity for adopting a resolution aimed against Iraq. Indeed, a draft resolution on Iraq had been circulated even before discussion of item 6. He hoped that the members of the Sub-Commission would not allow any further exploitation of the situation, which would only exacerbate matters. That situation was particularly dangerous because of the Western military occupation of the region which could result in a confrontation threatening peace, security and human rights throughout the region. 6. He called on the Sub-Commission not to bow to pressures from certain quarters that might lead it into areas outside its competence, especially since the higher instances of the United Nations were in constant contact with the Government of Iraq in order to find a solution to the problem. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.22 page 3 7. Mr. KAMAL (Observer for Bahrain) said that newly achieved international detente had it made possible for the world community to deal with challenges such as poverty, malnutrition, pollution and the settlement of regional conflicts. However, the occupation of Kuwait challenged that detente. In the interests of the Middle East region it must be opposed and ended. Confrontation would only lead to destruction throughout the region and give Israel a much needed argument for the continued occupation of Palestinian and Arab territories. Bahrain, together with the other members of the Gulf Co-operation Council, had condemned the aggression of a brother Arab country and called for the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Iraqi forces, basing themselves on the principles of the Charters of the Arab League and the United Nations and on opposition to occupation by foreign military forces. 8. Turning to the question of the situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories, he condemned the excesses committed by the Israeli authorities against innocent Palestinian people, including children. Houses 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing a political situation, specifically the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq and the impact on the Middle East region. The speakers are calling for an end to the occupation and condemning the actions of the Iraqi government. The text also touches on the broader issue of Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is from an official United Nations meeting.