his term of office and thanks him for his report and recommendations; -286-"2, Expresses its appreciation also to the Government of Guatemala for its collaboration with the Commission on Human Rights in carrying out its advisory activities, as well as for the facilities and co-operation afforded to the Expert; "3. Recognizes that, while the Government of Guatemala has upheld its commitment to guarantee the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, it has been unable to implement the decision taken with sufficient authority, so that the social violence and violations of human rights have continued; "4. Supports therefore the recommendations contained in the Expert's report (E/CN.4/1990/45) that the programme of asssistance and advisory services in the field of human rights should be continued and strengthened; "5. Urgently appeals to the Government of Guatemala to continue to accord priority to its undertaking under the Esquipulas II Agreements and to promote and participate more actively in the national reconciliation dialogue, as one of the ways of consolidating the democratic process; "6. Deeply deplores the increase in murders, kidnappings and attacks on and threats against persons involved in political activities as jeopardizing the democratization process; "7. Expresses its profound concern at the resurgence of criminal activities of so-called 'death squads' and other groups outside the control of the Government; "8. Deplores, in particular, the recent murders of a member of the National Revolutionary Movement Party (MNR) of El Salvador, Secretary for Latin America of the Socialist International, and of a Guatemalan lawyer, on 12 January 1990 in Guatemala, and requests the Government of Guatemala to continue and strengthen the investigation already under way, with a view to identifying and punishing the culprits; "9. Requests the Government of Guatemala to intensify its efforts to ensure that all its authorities and security forces fully respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Guatemalan people;
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a resolution or statement from an international organization, likely the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. It discusses the situation in Guatemala, mentioning specific events and incidents, and expresses concerns and recommendations regarding human rights, democratic processes, and government actions. The text does not contain any information about economic development, natural resources, environment, or other categories related to physical or material aspects.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights