249. The PRESIDENT: The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic has asked to speak in exercise of the right of reply. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 250. Mr. EL-FATTAL (Syrian Arab Republic) (interpre- tation from Arabic): I apologize to members of the Council for speaking at such a late hour, but I shall be very brief. 251. At the outset, I wish to express my country’s thanks to Burkina Faso, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Madagascar and India for their position of principle on such a vital issue, the protection of the structure of international human law by obliging countries that are occupying others to respect international law. That position shows care not only for international law but for the Charter of the United Nations, which was adopted zifter the Second World War because of the Fascist and Nazi practices to which millions fell victim in Europe. 252. The vote on the draft resolution made one thing clear, particularly to all the Arab countries which, repre- sented by the representative of Qatar, came here to request what was their right, not to beg anything of the Council. If the United States veto of another draft resolution put for- ward to save those persecuted under occupation in Leba- non and elsewhere showed anything, it was its intention to abolish or destroy international law because it applies to the American aggression against the people of Nicaragua. 253. There are attempts to falsify the description “free- dom fighters”. The United States Central Intelligence Agency is working in Nicaragua. Officials at the highest levels of the United States Administration are formally calling the rebels there popular or national liberation movements. However, our sons in Palestine, South Leba- non and other occupied Arab territories are exiled, shot, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech delivered by a representative of the Syrian Arab Republic at the United Nations Security Council, addressing a specific issue related to international law, occupation, and human rights. The speaker criticizes the United States for its actions in Nicaragua and Lebanon, and highlights the hypocrisy of labeling certain groups as "freedom fighters" while denying the same label to others. The tone is critical and defensive, suggesting that the speaker is advocating for the rights of occupied Arab territories and peoples.

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