1990/57. Situation in Equatorial Guinea The Commission on Human Rights, Recalling its resolution 1989/70 of 8 March 1989, Bearing in mind that the Economic and Social Council, in its resolution 1982/36 of 7 May 1982, took note of the Plan of Action proposed by the United Nations and accepted by the Government of Equatorial Guinea, which was based on recommendations submitted by Mr. Fernando Volio Jimenez, the Expert appointed by the Secretary-General pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 33 (XXXVI) of 11 March 1980, Noting with satisfaction that the Government of Equatorial Guinea is a party to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, -124-Taking into account that the Government of Equatorial Guinea has an obligation to submit periodic reports to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Sights and the Human Rights Committee and that its initial reports are overdue. Mindful of the fact that, for an appropriate and valid reform of the present political Constitution to be carried out, it is not only necessary to make technical changes but also essential to secure the active participation of all political tendencies, including the opposition parties in exile, Also taking into account that the Equatorial Guinea nationals in exile who wish to return to and be reintegrated into the country include many qualified persons who could fill the existing gap with maximum promptness, and that the lack of trained personnel has been highlighted by the Expert, who has also recommended that the Government of Equatorial Guinea should grant a broad amnesty to all opponents of the regime who are in exile. Considering that articles 20 and 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the human rights situation in Equatorial Guinea, specifically the government's obligations to respect and promote human rights, and the need for political reforms and reconciliation. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, but it does touch on the importance of trained personnel and the potential for qualified individuals in exile to contribute to the country's development.

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