item, the situation in occupied Palestine. 29th meeting 19 February 1990 [Adopted by 30 votes to 1, with 10 abstensions See chap. IX.] 1990/7. Use of mercenaries as a!means of impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination The Commission on Human Rights, Bearing in mind the need for strict observance of the principles of sovereign equality, political independence, territorial integrity of States and self-determination of peoples, as well as scrupulous respect for the principle of the non-use of force or of the threat of the use of force in international relations, enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and developed in the Declaration of Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Co-operation among States in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations (General Assembly resolution 2625 (XXV)), Reaffirming the legitimacy of the struggle of peoples and their liberation movements for their independence, territorial integrity, national unity and liberation from colonial domination, apartheid and foreign intervention and occupation, and that their legitimate struggle can in no way be considered as or equated with mercenary activities, Deeply concerned about the increasing menace that the activities of mercenaries represent for all States, particularly African, Central American and other developing States, Recognizing that the use of mercenaries is a threat to international peace and security. Recognizing also that the activities of mercenaries are contrary to fundamental principles of international law, such as non-interference in the internal affairs of States, territorial integrity and independence, and seriously impede the process of the self-determination of peoples struggling against colonialism, racism and apartheid and all forms of foreign domination. -27-Recalling the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly/ particularly resolutions 42/96 of 7 December 1987, 43/107 of 8 December 1988 and 44/81 of
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a resolution or statement from a UN commission or organization, discussing the use of mercenaries in international relations and their impact on the self-determination of peoples. The text references various UN resolutions and international law principles, indicating that the topic is related to international relations, human rights, and global governance. Given the focus on the legitimacy of struggles for independence and self-determination, as well as the threat posed by mercenaries to international peace and security, it is likely that the text is more closely related to human rights and international relations than to economic development or other specific sectors.

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