the front's bases in Honduras. Al1 the weapons had been returned to the original supplier before the membc!rs of the front came back to Nicaragua ín April and May 1990. 1 have been qiven reason to believe that some of these weapons were disposed of in this way but that the bulk of them were known ta have become unserviceable, 8. As reqards surface-to-air missiles, 84 "Redeye" and 28 "SAM-7" missiles were handed over to ONUCA. On the basis of consultations with various parties who might be in a position to form an estimate of the number of such weapons in the possession of the Nicaraguan Resistance at the time that demobilization began, / . . . si21379 English Page 3 these figures approximate closely to what was expected. As reported above, the commanders of al1 the fronts have solemnly assured ONUCA, both orally and in writing, that no arms or military equipment remain under their command oc have been hidden. 9. As the process of demobilization neared its close, the strength of t-he Venezuelan battalion, which had performed its tasks with great distinction, was gradually reduced. Two groups, accounting for more than half its strength, have already been repatriated to Venezuela. The withdrawal of the battalion will be completed by 4 July. 10. In conclusion, 1 would like to record my appreciation to the Security Council for its two decisions to enlarge the mandate of ONUCA and then to extend the deadline for the completion of demobilization. In taklng those decisions, the Security Council enabled ONUCA to play a role in helping to bring to an end the tragic war which had inflicted many casualties and much hardship on the region, and in particular on the Nicaraguan people, during the last decade. I would also wish 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a report on the demobilization of a military force, specifically the Nicaraguan Resistance, and the role of the United Nations Observer Group in Central America (ONUCA) in facilitating this process. The report discusses the return of weapons, the reduction of a Venezuelan battalion's strength, and the completion of demobilization. The text does not mention economic, social, or cultural aspects, but rather focuses on military and political issues.

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