qPpression and endorsing ttre right to self-determination. On the initiative ofpublic organizations of the Byelorussian SSR, every year the country observes thefnternational Day for the Elimination of Raciat Discrimination (2I March), AfricaLiberation Day (25 May) ' the Day of Solidarity with the Struggle of the Arab Peopleof Palestine for their Rights (l January), the fnternational Day of Solidarity withA/40/465/Add.1 English Page 5 the Strugglinq People of South Africa (16 June), and Souttr Africa Freedom Day (26 June), the Day of SolidariEy with the People of Namibia (26 August), the International Day of Solidarity with the South African Political Prisoners (11 October) and South African Heroes Day (16 December). The period 25-31 May marks the Week of Solidarity with the Struggle of the Peoples of Southern Africa, during whictr public organizations of the country hold rallies and meetings to show solidarity with the struggle of the peoples of South Africa and Namibia. 20. The Byelorussian SSR will continue to maintain its position of principle in support, of the peoplesr just st,ruggle for independence and liberation from colonialismt against apartheid, racism and other forms of gross and massive violations of human rightsl and for the triumph and safeguarding of the r.ight to self-determination of peoples still under the heel of colonialism. PANAMA lOriginal: Spanishl [30 JutY f9851 l. I wish to call to your attention the fact that article 312 of the Penal Code classifies the recruitment of mercenaries, the supply of arms or the comnission of bostile acts against, other States as crimes against the international community, and expressly states the following: "A person who recruit,s others, supplies arns or commits other hostile acts not approved by the Government vrhich are carried out within the territoryof ttte Republic or abroad against another State and which may expose Panama to the danger of war or to the severance of internat.ional relations shall be punished by 3 to 5 years in prison.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement of the Byelorussian SSR's (now Belarus) stance on international issues, specifically regarding human rights, racism, and colonialism. It mentions various international days and solidarity weeks, indicating a focus on global issues and international relations. The text also references a specific article in the Penal Code, which suggests a connection to law and governance.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade