World Federation of Democratic Youth (45th), World University Service (44th). 649. A statement in right of reply was made by the representative of Yugoslavia (46th). 650. At its 53rd and 54th meetings, on 7 March 1990, the Commission took up consideration of the draft resolutions submitted under agenda item 22. 651. On 14 February 1990, a draft resolution (E/CN.4/1990/L.16) was submitted by France, reading as follows: "The Commission on Human Rights, "Guided by the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenants on Human Rights, "Reaffirming that the Governments of all Member States are required to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, "Alarmed by the proliferation of acts of violence in Haiti, particularly against arrested or detained persons, and by the apparent inability of the Haitian judicial system to put an end to such acts, "Observing that the human rights situation in Haiti remains disturbing and even seems to have deteriorated since July 1989, particularly in rural areas. -282-"Noting that the state of siege introduced on 20 January 1990 was lifted on 30 January and that a general amnesty for prisoners detained for attacks on the security of the State was announced on 7 February, but that many persons remain imprisoned or exiled and that, particularly because of the threats to their security, Haitians are not able to express their opinions freely and to participate under satisfactory conditions in the preparation of elections, "Taking account of the report of Mr. Philippe Texier, the Expert appointed by the Secretary-General (E/CN.4/1990/44 and Add.l), "1. Expresses its appreciation to the Expert for his report and for the way in which he has discharged his mandate; "2. Welcomes the co-operation extended by the Haitian authorities
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing a draft resolution related to human rights in Haiti, including the situation with violence, imprisonment, and freedom of expression. The text mentions the report of an expert appointed by the Secretary-General, which suggests that the focus is on human rights rather than economic or environmental issues.

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