(Mr. Djoudi. Algeria) evaluate the effects of those measures and to view them in the strict framework of the requirements set by the international community for the establishment of situation of normalcy. Indeed, as important as they may be, the measures are far from meeting the conditions set by the General Assembly in its Declaration of 14 December 1989. The moves toward change by the Pretoria authorities cannot conceal the reality in South Africa, where the overwhelming majority of the population remains subject to repressive and discriminatory laws and continues to live in fear and intimidation, still marginalized in its own country. Thus the release of Nelson Mandela and his fellow freedom-fighters, as important as it may be, will only become truly significant when they recover their political and civil rights. Likewise, the legalization of political parties will only be truly meaningful when it is followed by the lifting of the prohibitions that still obstruct their activities. BCT/at A/44/PV.97 46 (Mr, DJQudi, Algerigi) The partial lifting of the state of emergency has not thus far brought an end to repression, given the extreme repressive powers held by the régime under its ordinary laws. The report recently published by the Human Rights Commission of South Africa provides striking evidence of the persistence of State violence in South Africa. Lastly, the mounting violence in the province of Natal is a source of deep concern. There is no doubt on anyone's part that the police forces of the South African régime bear a large share of the responsibility. Such behaviour belies the statements made by the present leaders of South Africa concerning the establishment of a climate conducive to the peaceful development of the process just begun. In other words, in our view the few concrete measures taken by the South African 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the political situation in South Africa, specifically the measures taken by the Pretoria authorities to address the country's situation, and the assessment of those measures by the international community. The text highlights the need for concrete actions to be taken to address the issues of repression, discrimination, and violence in South Africa, and emphasizes the importance of meeting the conditions set by the international community for the establishment of a situation of normalcy.

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