optimism, such as changes in countries of origin which facilitated the voluntary repatriation of refugees and the lifting by two States of the geographical reservation to the 1951 Convention. On the other hand there had been some very disturbing events and serious cases involving thousands of A/AC.96/SR.448 page 6 persons subjected to refoulement, push-offs expulsion, extradition; in certain countries asylum seekers and refugees continued to be detained in inhuman conditions. It was ironic that at a time when human rights were being increasingly respected in parts of the world where the concept had hitherto been ignored, the rights of refugees to be protected were being increasingly violated elsewhere. He was also aware that the economic and social decline in developing countries had increased the flow of migrants within and among countries. His concern was that, as a result, genuine asylvmi seekers were sometimes being treated as economic migrants fleeing poverty rather than as refugees escaping political or other forms of persecution. His direct concern was that refugees should find a safe haven. He was equally concerned that the international community should face the challenge of migration including the flight from poverty through a development-oriented approach to humanitarian emergencies. 18. The example of Viet Nam raised the question of how it was possible to offer assistance in a situation where there was the threat of a breakdown in the principle of first asylum. The situation in Hong Kong was not an isolated one but was indicative of a series of such circumstances that might have a contagious effect; that was why it was all the more imperative to continue to seek solutions that would serve the interests of refugees that were the responsibility of UNHCR. 19. He expressed his satisfaction with his contacts with non-govenunental organizations over the previous four months, and expressed his determination 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers, including refoulement, push-offs, and detention in inhuman conditions. It also touches on the economic and social decline in developing countries, which has led to an increase in migration. The text highlights the need for a development-oriented approach to humanitarian emergencies and the importance of finding safe havens for refugees. Based on this, it seems that the category that best fits this text is likely to be related to humanitarian aid and relief, as well as international relations.

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