clear. He would be prepared to accept the words "who should enjoy guarantees of independence" but wished to delete the reference to the specific paragraphs of the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, leaving only the words "as emphasized by the International Court of Justice in its advisory opinion of 15 December 1989". 83. He could not accept Mr. Joinet's explanation with regard to the proposed amendment to the fourth preambular paragraph. The opinion of the Legal Adviser that the suspension of rule 59 for the purpose of taking certain decisions by secret ballot also ruled out the application of rule 60 regarding explanations of vote applied to explanations both before and after the vote. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.24 page 11 84. With respect to the proposed amendment to the fifth preambular paragraph, he did not understand the reference to rule 5, paragraph 4 (ii) of the rules of procedure, but could accept that amendment. 85. He could agree to replacing the words "as an expert body" by "as a body of independent experts" in operative paragraph 1. However, the proposal to amend operative paragraphs 2 and 3 was unacceptable. The proposed amendment did not make it clear to which Working Group it referred and it changed the idea of the original text in E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/L.7. 86. He thought that the Sub-Commission must now proceed to a vote. 87. Mrs. WARZAZI, supported by Mr. EIDE, said that she hoped that the Economic and Social Council would take a decision on resolution E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/L.4 at its next session. However, she did not wish the Sub-Commission to take a vote on draft resolutions E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/L.7 and 1.15 because it might be a negative one. She therefore proposed, pursuant to rule 57 of the rules of procedure, that the Sub-Commission should decide to postpone study of draft resolution E/CN.4/Sub.2/l990/L.7 and the amendments in draft resolution 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the activities of the United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, specifically regarding the consideration of draft resolutions and amendments. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the topic is related to international governance and human rights.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief