leftist group Señero Luminoso appeared responsible for least one murder. Disturbingly Government authorities appear actively to have covered up possible security force complicity in the 1988 murder of journalist Hugo Bustios. The killing of one witness to the murder and the intimidation of others prompted the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to take the unusual step of ordering the Government to protect the remaining witnesses. 9. In the Philippines, at least one journalist was killed during 1989, possibly by the Communist New People's Army. Through July 1990 another three journalists were killed. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/NGO/25 page 3 10. In Sri Lanka, at least four journalists and the son of a fifth were murdered during 1989 by militant groups. Killings by Governments or police 11. At least one photographer, Chen Laishun, was killed by Chinese troops on 4 June 1989 as he was climbing down from a roof where he had gone to take pictures. 12. On 15 March 1990, Iraq executed Farzad Bazoft, a British journalist of Iranian birth. After being accused of spying for Israel he confessed on television, reportedly under duress. Bazoft had been invited by Iraq to cover elections in Kurdistan. 13. In February 1990, well-known Sri Lankan television journalist Richard de Zovsa was taken from his mother's arms and murdered. His mother has named a Colombo police superintendent as being involved. The Attorney-General has not yet decided whether to prosecute the case. Many human rights groups are calling for an independent commission of inquiry if the Attorney-General does not proceed with rigour. Killings and threats by drug traffickers 14. In Colombia in 1989, 11 journalists were killed, most of them by drug traffickers. At least 3 bombs were placed at radio and newspaper offices, killing at least 2 persons, wounding 80, and destroying the offices of a daily 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the topic of human rights, specifically the protection of journalists and the reporting of violence and intimidation against them. While there are some specific events and locations mentioned, the overall theme is not related to economic or social development, nor is it related to the environment or natural resources. The text does not mention industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief