the expense of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people in their homeland. 64. The international community and the Sub-Commission in particular must endeavour to ensure international protection against the repressive terrorist activities of Israel for the Palestinian people so that it could enjoy its full rights to freedom and sovereignty. 65. Mr. SOKHONA (Observer for Mauritania), speaking in exercise of the right of reply, said that his Government had always given priority to dialogue and co-operation with non-governmental organizations. The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) ought to be able to attest to that fact. In 1988 alone, two missions from that organization had visited his country and had been able to investigate the general human rights situation freely. Contacts between his country and the ICJ had been maintained until the organization ha~ itself put an end to them. The ICJ would therefore have enjoyed greater credibility if it had sent a mission to Mauritania to verify the allegations it had made in the statement at first hand. 66. Its allegations on the issue of slavery were completely without foundation. In that connection, he referred the Sub-Commission to the relevant report by Mr. Bossuyt, (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1984/23) on his mission to Mauritania in 1984. 67. The International Commission of Jurist's conduct, in terminating unilaterally its dialogue with Mauritania was in any case somewhat strange and the statement made the previous day by the representative of the organization showed a frankly partisan spirit. Mauritania hoped that the International Commission of Jurists would revert to a more objective attitude, in the interests of the cause of human rights. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.22 page 14 68. Mr. ZHANG (Observer for China), speaking in exercise of the right of reply, said that the representative of the International League for Htman Rights, together with other non-governmental organizations, had wrongly accused China of suppressing freedom of speech. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a discussion about human rights and political issues, specifically related to the Palestinian people and Israel, as well as allegations of human rights violations in Mauritania. The tone is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a setting such as a United Nations conference or meeting. The language used is technical and legal, with references to international organizations and reports.

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