predecessor, who dioplayed a great deal of talent and skill during our negotiations last month, which was particularly rich in events. JB/14 s/w. 2939 66 L (Mr. a I Ivoh 1 We felt that it was difficult to 8ucceed such an experienced and courteous diplomat as Ambassador Tickell, but he must have told you. Sir, that the United Nations has experienced its blackest moments since 2 August last. But is it not said that the blacker the night, the better one sees the stars? Your star has risen, Mr. Ambassador, and will qufde the Security Council in the right direction, I am sure, and allow it to leave the dark path on which it now finds itaelf with the not insignificant possibility of attaining the irreparable at any moment. The decision just taken by the Security Council is of Capital importance in humanitarian terms. It shows the international community that by adopting resolution 661 (1990) concerning sanctiona, the Security Council did not intend to use those sanctions a6 a food weapon to starve innocent pOpulatiOn8. My delegation knows who is responsible for starving the Western hostages, the workers of countries that are all members of the non-aligned mvem8nlt reduced to the state of human debris in tbe desert as well as the noble people of Kuwait. We know who is respoasible - it is Iraq. With the adoption of resolution 666 (1990). it will be possible to send foodstuffs to the civilian populations in Iraq and Kuwait and to lend particular attention to those who are vulnerable. But Irag must allow that to happen. xy delegation believes that the flexibility of the Security Council arising from humanitarian circumstances must go hand-in-hand with severity and vigilance if we are to achieve tbe goal set inr resolution 660 (1990), which is unequivocal and call8 for the unconaitional withdrawal of Iraq from Kuwait. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a high-ranking official, possibly a government representative or diplomat, addressing the United Nations Security Council. The content revolves around the recent adoption of resolution 666 (1990) and the humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Kuwait. The speaker emphasizes the need for flexibility and vigilance in implementing sanctions while also providing humanitarian aid to civilian populations. The tone is diplomatic and urgent, indicating a pressing international issue.

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