since many of the victims were reported to be ref- ugees. He has dispatched a special mission to Lesotho to consult with the Government on the situation, to ascertain the condition of survivors and to offer the families of those refugees who have been killed any additional help that might be necessary for theit welfare. 8. The prtcise identification of the victims has been rendered difficult by the fact that many bodies are badly mutilated. However, of the 42 victims accounted for, it has been confirmed that 19 were registered refugees and four others were in the process of being registered. Investigations are continuing, and it should be possible to ascertain the exact number of refugees killed through identity cards which were issued to them by the Kingdom of Lesotho in collab- oration with the Office of HCR. There are some 11,500 refugees in Lesotho, of which about 1,000 are formally registered. 9. I should like to emphasize that the Government of Lesotho has consistently endeavoured to ensure that refugees under its care are treated in accordance with established international standards. Lesotho is a party to the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees of 1951’ and the Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees of 1967,’ as well as to the Con- vention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa of 1969, adopted under the aegis of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). Lesotho has followed the practice laid down in these instru- ments by granting asylum to refugees and by facilitating their integration within its society. This practice of integrating refugees speedily explains why the refugee population in Lesotho is scattered and not confined to camps or specific localities. 10. The international community has long rec- ognized Lesotho’s commitment to the cause of ref- ugees. Through its support of programmes of HCR, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a humanitarian crisis involving refugees, with the government of Lesotho and the international community providing aid and assistance. The focus is on the welfare of the refugees and the government's efforts to ensure they are treated in accordance with international standards.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief