"Convinced that fulfilment of the commitments assumed by the Government of El Salvador in the agreement on "Procedure for the establishment of a firm and lasting peace in Central America" (Esquipulas II) and in the joint declarations of the five Central American Presidents (Alajuela, Costa Rica; Costa del Sol, El Salvador; Tela, Honduras; and San Isidro de Coronado, Costa Rica) provide the necessary framework for the promotion, respect and realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms and will contribute decisively to encouraging the democratization and strengthening of the peace process in the region, "Noting with approval that, on the basis of Security Council resolution 637 (1989), the Secretary-General of the United Nations has begun to lend his good offices to the Government of El Salvador and the -248-Frente Farabundo Marti para la Liberacion Nacional with a view to the resumption and successful conclusion of the process of dialogue, "Aware that the process of pursuing a political solution to the Salvadorian conflict can be cut short if external forces do not support the achievement of fair and lasting agreements but instead seek in any way to intensify or prolong the armed conflict, with ensuing grave effects on the situation of human rights and economic recovery in El Salvador, "1. Commends the Special Representative for his report on the situation of human rights in El Salvador (E/CN.4/1990/26); "2. Expresses its serious concern at the increase in the number of grave, politically motivated violations of human rights, such as summary executions, torture and abductions, and at the persistence of enforced disappearances; "3. Also expresses its deepest concern at the worsening of the armed conflict, which in November 1989 led to a fresh outbreak of violence, bombings and the indiscriminate use of heavy weapons in densely populated areas, causing numerous civilian casualties and substantial damage;
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation in El Salvador, specifically the human rights situation and the armed conflict. It mentions the role of the United Nations and the Secretary-General in mediating the conflict and promoting a political solution. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the political and human rights aspects of the situation.

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