Government were designed to conceal the inhuman and treacherous acts of the secessionists. Accusations of such a nature could not mislead or confuse the Sub-Commission. The objective was absolutely clear -to block all possible avenues to resolving the problem in Eritrea peacefully and to obstruct the shipment of relief supplies to victims of drought in the region. 28. It was revealing that the representatives of the NGOs concerned had not uttered one word about the arrogant withdrawal of the secessionist group from the peace talks and its insensitivity to the sufferings of her compatriots through their obstruction of the relief efforts being made by her Government and the international community. In words and deeds the secessionists had made it clear that they had opted for a military solution. Her Government, for its part, remained fully committed to the peace process and would continue to discharge its sacred duty of defending the national unity of Ethiopia. 29. Mr. COSTA LOBO (Observer for Portugal) said that East Timor was on,e of the cases on which the Sub-Commission could most clearly bring its expertise and independence to bear. News reaching the outside world from East Ti1nor showed that the human rights situation there continued to be extremely serious. Cases of arbitrary detention, disappearances and summary exec,~tions were increasing, and the climate of repression appeared to be worsening. Obviously, there was a direct link between that situation and the denial of E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.22 page 7 the population's right to self-determination. In 1989, the occupation authorities seemed to have intensified their control over the territory by increasing the number of troops and police stationed there and by re-establishing the need for a permit to visit certain areas, as well as by making disturbing statements as to future prospects with regard to freedom, democracy and respect for human rights. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or report discussing the situation in Eritrea and East Timor, focusing on human rights violations and the government's response to secessionist movements. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it may be a statement from a government representative or a report from a United Nations sub-commission.

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