100. At the 2nd meeting, the Deputy Director of the Centre for Human Rights provided a historical background for the consideration of item 7 and made reference to various matters before the Sub-Commission pursuant to its own resolutions (resolutions 7 (XXXIV) to 13 (XXXI1/)) and those adopted by the Commission on Human Eights at its thirty-eighth session. 101. At the 2nd and 3rd neetings most speakers referred to the situation in Lebanon. At its 3rd meeting on 17 August 1982 the Sub-Commission decided, by consensus, to request the Secretary-General to forward a cable to the Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights, for transmission to the Government of Israel. The text of the decision appears? in chapter XXI, section B, as decision 1982/2. 102. During the debate, members of the Sub-Commission referred to particular cases of alleged \iolations of the principle cf self-determination, citing the human rights situation in southern Africa, the nolicy of apartheid of South Africa, the illegal occupation of Namibia by South Africa and the territories occupied by Israel. Reference was also made to situations in various other countries. The views expressed in relation to these pituations are contained in the summary records of the 13th to 17th and the 32nd to 35th meetings of the Sub-Commission. 25/ 103. At its 15th meeting, on 25 August 1982, the Sub-Commission decided to request the UKDP resident representative ab Iiaputo, Mozambique, -lo transmit a csble expressing ita sincerest condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Ruth First. The text of the decision appears in chapter XXI, section 3, as decision 1982/6. 104. Reference was made to vhe international crime of genocide and it was stated that acts of genocide are being committed all over the world. In this respect, it was
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international human rights issues, specifically the human rights situation in various countries, including Lebanon, Namibia, and others. It also mentions specific cases of alleged violations of the principle of self-determination and references to the international crime of genocide.

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