order to save their families who are in the hands of the terrorist organization. I ... A/40/445 English Page 8 23. While the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan strongly condemns terrorist activities, it resolutely opposes any attempts to qualify the liberation struggle as an act of terrorism. There should not be any restriction imposed on the legitimate rights of peoples guaranteed by the Charter of the United Nations. Imperialism, headed by the American imperialism, in its lust for perpetuating its colonial and neo-colonial grip in different regions of the world, brands national liberation movements as terrorism. By doing so it suppresses national liberation movements directly or through its stooges. In fulfilling its objective in this respect it provides all-sided support to the racist, zionist and reactionary elements all over the world. 24. The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan strongly believes that the implementation of General Assembly resolution 39/159 entitled "Inadmissibility of the policy of State terrorism and any actions by States aimed at undermining the socio-political system in other States", initiated by the Soviet Union, can serve as an effective measure for safeguarding peace and security and can provide firm bases for the socio-political development of all States and peaceful coexistence of States with different socio-economic systems. 25. The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan strongly condemns acts of terrorism, and has always fulfilled its obligation deriving from the accepted international instruments. We support measures aimed at combating effectively terrorism and terrorist bands. It is on these bases that we have urged the neighbouring countries, Pakistan, China and Iran to put an end to the recruiting, training, arming, equipping and dispatching of terrorist bands into the territory of Afghanistan, e.g. to put an end to the policy of State terrorism against the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. AUSTRIA [Original: French] [20 January 1985] 1. Reference should first of all be made to the provisions establishing Austrian 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement or declaration by the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, condemning terrorism and expressing opposition to imperialism and colonialism. It mentions the Charter of the United Nations, General Assembly resolutions, and the actions of neighboring countries, suggesting that the text is related to international relations and global politics. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather focuses on political and ideological themes.

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