used to disband those groups which, through the activities of the drug traffickers and certain sectors of the extreme right, had become powerful criminal organizations responsible for massacres, murders and atrocities of all kinds. 44. He renewed his commitment to continuing talks with those groups with a view to achieving peace. On the basis of peace agreements between the former Government and M-19, in an unprecedented decision the leader of the M-19 movement, Mr. Navarro Wolf, had been appointed Minister for Health in a cabinet containing representatives of other opposition groups, including the two splinter.groups of the Conservative Party. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.l6 page 11 45. The Colombian authorities were not wasting time. For more than two years, they had been steppi.ng up measures to investigate and punish those responsible for crimes. For example, between 30 September 1989 and 30 June 1990, a total of 67 officers and 64 NCOs of the armed forces had been court martialled for offenc:es committed in the course of duty, as well as 114 officers and 172 NCOs of the police force and 1,622 policemen. Some of those tried had already been sentenced, as in the case of those responsible for the La Rochela massacre. 46. As well as strengtheni.ng the administration of justice, promoting human rights, working for national reconciliation and pursuing economic and social development to combat the c:auses of dissatisfaction among the population, Colombia would continue to co-operate closely with United Nations human rights organs, heeding their suggestions and hoping for the understanding that was essential for a just and impartial assessment of its situation. 47. Mr. MUYQVU (Observer for Burundi) recalled that at the Sub-Commission's previous session, his delegation had reported on his Government's progress in human rights since the advent of the Third Republic on 3 September 1987. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the political and social situation in Colombia, discussing the government's efforts to combat criminal organizations, promote human rights, and achieve national reconciliation. The context suggests that the topic is more related to human rights, politics, and governance rather than economic or environmental issues.

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