North Atlantic Treaty Organization and of other coun­ tries whose political, economic, military or sporting relations with the racist régimes in southern Africa and elsewhere encourage these régimes to persist in their suppression of the aspirations of peoples for self- determination and independence; 8. Strongly condemns all Governments which do not recognize the right to self-determination and in-148 dependence of all peoples still under colonial and for­ eign domination and alien subjugation, notably the peoples of Africa and the Palestinian people; 9. Strongly condemns the massacres of innocent and defenceless people, including women and children, by the racist minority régimes of southern Africa in their desperate attempt to thwart the legitimate demands of the people; 10. Demands full respect for the basic human rights of all individuals detained or imprisoned as a result of their struggle for self-determination and indepen­ dence, and strict respect for article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights under which no one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrad­ ing treatment,* and their immediate release; 11. Notes with appreciation the material and other forms of assistance that peoples under colonial and alien régimes continue to receive from Governments, United Nations agencies and intergovernmental and non-gov­ ernmental organizations and calls for a maximization of this assistance; 12. Keenly awaits the conclusion of the following studies by the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Dis­ crimination and Protection of Minorities: (a) Historical and current development of the right to self-determination on the basis of the Charter of the United Nations and other instruments adopted by United Nations organs, with particular reference to the promotion and protection of human rights and fun­ damental freedoms; (6) Implementation of United Nations resolutions relating to the right of peoples under colonial and alien domination to self-determination; 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a resolution or declaration on international relations and human rights, specifically addressing issues of colonialism, racism, and self-determination. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level political or international organization document. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues, but rather focuses on human rights, international relations, and political issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations, Education