the Sharpeville Six (resolution 615 (1988)). ~.leo io .II.GZO 1988: the President made a statement, on behalf of the members of the Council, strongly condemning the aggressive acts, provocation and harassment perpetrated by South Africa against the defenceless and peace-loving nation of /. . . A/45/100 English Page 110 Botswana in violation of international law, and further reiterated the fact that peaceful change in southern Africa can only be brought about by the total eradication of m, which is the root cause of tension and conflict in both South Africa and the region as a whole (S/19959). On 23 November 1988. the Counci: strongly urged the Government of South Africa to stay execution and commute the death sentence imposed on Mr. Paul Tefo Setlaba in order to avoid further aggravating the situation in South Africa (resolution 623 (1988)). Several other organs of the United Nations deal with various aspects of this question, which are considered under different agenda items. uocuments : (a) Report of the Special Committee against &arthgiS, Supplement No. 22 (A/45/22); (b) Report of the Commission against &~~th&d in Sports (A/45/45): (c) Report of the Intergovernmental Group to Monitor the Supply and Shipping of Oil and Petroleum Products to South Africa, Supplement No. 44 (A/45/43); (a) Reports of the Secretary-General (resolutions 43150 H and 44127 D, E. J and K). 35. w in the v Various aspects of the Middle East problem have been dealt with by the United Nations, particularly by the General Assembly and the Security Council, since 1947. Following the hostilities of June 1967, the Security Council, in November 1967, set forth principles for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East (resolution 242 (1967)). The Secretary-General then appointed Ambassador Gunnar Jarring of Sweden as his Special Representative to the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing political and diplomatic efforts related to human rights and conflict resolution, specifically in the context of South Africa and the Middle East. It mentions resolutions, reports, and statements made by the United Nations, which suggests that the topic is related to international relations and global governance.

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