Secretariat there was not a single woman in a post at the level of D-1 and above. 70. With regard to the privileges and immunities of officials of the United Nations, his delegation noted that despite the Secretary-General's efforts, attacks on the security and independence of those officials continued to increase in number. The attitude of Governments which flouted their obligations under international treaties and arrested or detained United Nations officials, pretending to be unaware of their obligations towards them, could only be condemned. At the same time international civil servants must be reminded that their status did not absolve them from observing the laws of the host country, and their rights and privileges were not unlimited. The People's Republic of the Congo, as host to a number of regional co-operation bodies and United Nations system organizations, intended to continue to respect the privileges and immunities of United Nations officials posted in its territory and to provide them with all necessary facilities, provided that they avoided, as far as possible, interfering in its internal affairs. His delegation could assure the Secretary-General of its complete support in his efforts to improve the climate of co-operation between host countries and United Nations officials. 71. Mr. KUTTNER (United States of America) said that the arrest and imprisonment of United Nations staff members was an issue of major concern to his delegation. / ... A/C.S/38/SR.46 English Page 13 (Mr. Kuttner, United States) There were Secretariat officials imprisoned, detained or missing in Afghanistan, Burma, Ethiopia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Poland and Syria. His delegation strongly supported the conclusions in the Secretary-General's report that a reversal of the deterioration of the principles governing the privileges and immunities of United Nations personnel was essential, there was an established law and practice and it should be fully observed by all Member States. His delegation 
**Analysis**
The text appears to discuss the treatment of United Nations officials and the principles governing their privileges and immunities. It touches on issues of international cooperation, host countries' obligations, and the importance of observing established law and practice. The context suggests that the topic is related to international relations and diplomacy.

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