Asian States; the German Democratic Republic for the vacancy to be filled by an Eastern European State; Argentina and the Dominican Republic for the two vacancies to be filled by Latin American and Caribbean States; and Austria for one of the two vacancies to be filled by Western European and other States. 3. The PRESIDENT said that, since the number of candidates from each group was equal to or, in the case of the Western European and other States, less *Resumed from the 6th meeting. E/ 1986/SR.17 than the number of vacancies to be filled by States from each group, he would take it that the Council wished to elect those candidates by acclamation and to postpone the election of one member from the Group of Western European and other States. It was so decided.** COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS (E/1986/L.l) 4. The PRESIDENT invited the Council to elect 14 members of the Commission on Human Rights for a three-year term beginning on 1 January 1987. 5. Ms. KIMBALL (Assistant Secretary of the Coun­ cil) said that the following candidates had been proposed by the regional groups: Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia and Togo for the four vacancies to be filled by African States; Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, the Philippines and the Syrian Arab Republic for the three vacancies to be filled by Asian States; the German Democratic Republic and Yugoslavia for the two vacancies to be filled by Eastern European States; Brazil, Mexico and the Dominican Republi(' for the two vacancies to be filled by Latin American and Caribbean States; and Canada, France, Italy, Spain and the United States of America for the three vacancies to be filled by Western European and other States. **See decision 19861150. 82 Economic and Social Council-First Regular Session, 1986 6. Mr. NASHASHIBI (Observer for Jordan) said 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the election of members to various organizations or commissions, specifically the Human Rights Commission. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level meeting or gathering of representatives from different countries. The content does not seem to be related to economic development, natural resources, or other specific sectors, but rather focuses on international relations and governance.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education