text: Council for adoption: [For the text, see chap. I, sect. A, draft resolution VIII] 53rd meeting 7 March 1990 [Adopted without a vote. See chap. XII.] -122-1990/56. Situation of human rights in Haiti The Commission on Human Rights, Guided by the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenants on Human Rights, Reaffirming that the Governments of all States Members of the United Nations are required to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms. Alarmed by the proliferation of acts of violence in Haiti, particularly against arrested or detained persons, and by the apparent inability of the Haitian judicial system to put an end to such acts, Observing that the human rights situation in Haiti remains disturbing and even seems to have deteriorated since July 1989, particularly in rural areas. Noting that the state of siege introduced on 20 January 1990 was lifted on 30 January and that a general amnesty for prisoners detained for attacks on the security of the State was announced on 7 February, but that many persons remain imprisoned or exiled and that, particularly because of the threats to their security, Haitians are not able to express their opinions freely and to participate under satisfactory conditions in the preparation of elections. Taking account of the report of the Expert appointed by the Secretary-General, Mr. Philippe Texier, (E/CN.4/1990/44 and Add.l), 1. Expresses its appreciation to the Expert for his report and for the way in which he has discharged his mandate; 2. Welcomes the co-operation extended by the Haitian authorities to the expert during his visit to Haiti from 25 July to 3 August 1989; 3. Notes, however, that the Haitian authorities have not acted upon the
analysis: The text appears to be a report or resolution from a UN organization, specifically the Commission on Human Rights, discussing the situation of human rights in Haiti. The content focuses on the violation of human rights, particularly against arrested or detained persons, and the inability of the Haitian judicial system to address these issues. The report also mentions the state of siege, amnesty, and elections in Haiti, indicating a political and social context.