against Kurds, that Iraq should be condemned for its gross and systematic violations of human rights, its use of chemical weapons, its invasion of Kuwait and its abduction of people, including minorities, and that the Sub-Commission recommend to the United Nations Security Council that it should seek an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice under Article 96 of the Charter of the United Nations to ascertain whether the acts complained of constituted acts of genocide as defined in the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. 15. Ms. FAUCHERE (World Confederation of Labour) said that although the overall human rights situation had undoubtedly improved in recent years, large numbers of people were still being held in prison in inhuman conditions, were the victims of all kinds of physical and moral violence, or were paying with their lives for their aspirations to freedom and democracy. Political leaders did not always appreciate their citizens' appeals for more freedom and democracy. Some tried a "carrot and stick" policy. Others brutally repressed all demonstrations, as had happened at Lubumbashi in Zaire in May 1990. 16. The Government of Kenya had also brutally repressed pro-democracy demonstrations at the beginning of July, and too many well-known people were dying in so-called "accidents" in that country. In Cuba, President Castro, by refusing Cubans who had sought refuge in various embassies the possibility of leaving the island, had publicly announced that he was not respecting fundamental freedoms and rights. In Romania, although the Government had made a gesture by releasing the student spokesman Marian Munteanu, hundreds of persons who had dared to display their disagreement with the Government were still in prison. Moreover, the Government, instead of providing the guarantees needed for the exercise of democracy, had sent armed workers' 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing various human rights issues and violations around the world, including political repression, imprisonment, violence, and restrictions on fundamental freedoms. It also mentions specific countries and events, such as Iraq, Kuwait, Zaire, Kenya, Cuba, and Romania. The text does not seem to be focused on economic development, natural resources, or scientific topics, and instead emphasizes the importance of human rights and democratic freedoms.

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