that the reasons they were given were entirely unfounded or irrelevant and did not support the Respondent's decision; (d)That the Respondent's decision was arbitrary, based on considerations contrary to the Charter, and constituted abuse of power; (e)That the non-observance by the Respondent of his obligations under the Charter, the Staff Regulations and Rules and relevant General Assembly resolutions also constituted illegal discrimination vis-à-vis the Applicants. 8.The Tribunal is also requested: (a)To order payment to the Applicants of salary lost during the period of unemployment between the expiry of their contracts and the reconstitution of their careers; and (b)To declare that the Applicants are entitled to reimbursement from the Tax Equalization Fund of the monies which the Applicants were required to surrender to the Chinese Mission from their United Nations salaries." Whereas the Respondent filed his answer on 6 April 1990; Whereas the Applicants filed written observations on 1 May 1990, in which they submitted further pleas as follows: "30.For the reasons mentioned above and in the original brief, the Applicants respectfully request the Tribunal to decide on their pleas in the affirmative and to order their reappointment as career staff retroactively from 1 February- 3 - 1990. 31.Alternatively, Applicants request that the Tribunal order the cases to be referred to the Appointment and Promotion Committee of the Appointment and Promotion Board [APB/APB] in accordance with the original departmental recommendations and with normal procedure. 32.In the event of compensation being paid in lieu of reappointment or reference to APC/APB, Applicants request the granting of award in the amount of three years net base salary in view of the special circumstances of the case." Whereas, on 4 May 1990, the Tribunal put questions to the Respondent and requested the production of certain documents; Whereas, on 8 May 1990, the Respondent submitted some of the
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to a dispute within an international organization, specifically the United Nations, involving staff employment and career issues. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a legal or administrative context. The issues discussed include employment contracts, salary, and career reappointment, which are all employment-related topics.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief