text: Recalling also General Assembly resolutions 42/124 of 7 December 1987, 43/134 of 8 December 1988 and 44/143 of 15 December 1989, adopted without a vote, in which the Assembly expressed its profound outrage at evidence of detention, torture and inhuman treatment of children in South Africa, Recalling the relevant provisions of the Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Being Subjected to Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution 44/25 of 20 November 1989, Having examined the interim report of the Ad Hoc Working Group of Experts on southern Africa (E/CN.4/1990/7) as well as the report of the Secretary-General (E/CN.4/1990/6), Having also examined Mr. F.W. de Klerk's statement of 2 February 1990 and taken note of it. Appalled at the continuing evidence that children in South Africa are subjected to detention, torture and inhuman treatment. Gravely concerned about reports of the continuing repressive measures targeted on children in South Africa, Noting with indignation the impotence of the South African judiciary and the degradation of its professional ethics, -38-Reiterating its position that apartheid is repugnant, immoral and constitutes an affront to human dignity, 1. Reiterates its vigorous condemnation of the detention, torture and inhuman treatment of children in South Africa; 2. Demands that South Africa lift forthwith the restrictions imposed on children, particularly those released from detention, and ensure their basic and legitimate freedoms of movement, association and education; 3. Demands also the immediate and unconditional release of all children held in detention; 4. Demands further the immediate and total termination of the state of emergency and the abrogation of all repressive and discriminatory legislation;
analysis: This text appears to be a resolution or a statement by an international organization, specifically addressing human rights violations in South Africa. The language used is formal and condemnatory, and the text focuses on the rights of children, including their detention, torture, and inhuman treatment. The text also references international treaties and conventions related to human rights and children's rights. Given this, it is likely that the text falls under the category of human rights.