United Nations, for example China's occupation of Tibet in 1949, India's seizure of Kashmir, Indonesia's seizure of neighbouring colonial territories such as East Timor, Ethiopia's invasion of Eritrea and Tigre, Lebanon's direct occupation by Syria and indirect occupation by Israel and the intervention of other trouble-stirring external Powers, and the occupation of Cyprus by Turkey. And.now Iraq had occupied Kuwait. Since there appeared to be a E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.20 page 7 prospect of peace, she wondered whether all the displaced Kurds and Shia Arabs would now be allowed to go home, since it had been claimed that they had been moved for their own security. 23. With regard to the question of the invitation to visit Iraq she had received numerous invitations, some from the Iraqi Embassy in London, and had always avoided going, because when the issue had arisen in 1989, she had objected to informal invitations to individuals and said that the only safe and proper way was a visit on an official basis through the Sub-Commission. She was glad to see that Mr. Sadi had now taken up that line of argument. Mr. Ilkahanaf had been incorrect in saying that a decision had been taken in 1989: the whole question had been left open, because some members had welcomed the invitation as an indication of the Government's interest. The Sub-Commission and its members could be involved in such a matter only on a proper basis, with a long visit, the ability to ask the authorities to see prisons and other places, paying unexpected visits, and after consultation with refugees and other people. 24. Oil questions had always stirred up international interest. It was clear that, despite the establishment of the United Nations and human rights standards, what counted ultimately was self-interest. Other matters merely 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, conflicts, and human rights, with a specific focus on the situation in Iraq and the Middle East. It mentions the occupation of territories, displacement of people, and the role of external powers. The text also touches on the topic of oil and its influence on international relations.

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