cauntr ies. Reqrettablv, our efforts, like the efforts of many others, have so far been of little avail. We trust that there is rx~ immediate threat to foreiqners reoidinq in Iraq and occupied Kuwait. However, the eituation ie a cause of ever more serious concern to us. Prohibitinq foreiqners to leave ia in flagrant violation of international norms generally acseQted and specie iaally undertaken by Iraq itself. We expect Iraq to oaaply promptlv with its international leqal obliqations and permit the departure of 511 foreiqneto who wish to leave. We also ewpe42 t Iraq not to interfere in the statue and functionincl of dtobmtic and consular mic5ior.s in uuwait. JSWj f S/PV. 2937 17 (Ms. Rasi, Finlandl Finland voted in favour of the humanitarian resolution under consideration in order to urge Iraq in the stronqest possible terms to reEraln from any action that might endanger the safety and health of foreigners and to guarantee their departure and other rights, in acccordance with the norms oE international law. Mr. BLARC (France) (interpretation from French): Prance has approached the lraqi authorities in a series of d&arches in order to ensure that French citizens who 80 wish might Preely leave Iraq and Kuwait, in accordance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and in accordaxe with the Geneva Conventions, to which Iraq is a party. International law requires Iraq not only to protect foreign citizens within its territory but also to guarantee tbufr freedom of movement. , Similar d&marches have beQn mJde by other countries OK groups of countries, as well as by the International Committee of the Red Cross. The only response of the Iraqi Government has been a succession of statements announcing ever mxe draconian measure9 against foreign nationals, whose freedom has today very clearly been 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement from the United Nations regarding the situation in Iraq and Kuwait, particularly the treatment of foreign nationals. It mentions international law, norms, and conventions, and expresses concerns about the safety and well-being of foreigners. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is a official document or statement. Based on this, it seems likely that the category would be related to international relations or humanitarian aid.

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