15 May 1974 18 Jun 1974 7 Jun 1974 13 Dec 1974 28 Dec 1973 17 Dec 1974 Ratification accession (a) 21 Sep 1978 ~ 18 Dec 1984 ~ 30 sep 1975 ~ 14 Mar 1977 ~ 22 Apr 1980 ~ 8 Aug 1975 10 Mar 1975 17 Jun 1985 ~ 28 Apr 1980 29 Mar 1976 ~ 17 Jun 1980 ~ 24 Nov 1975 25 Apr 1978 ~ 26 NOV 1976 ~ 14 Dec 1982 25 May 1983 ~ 15 AUg 1978 29 Nov 1977 29 May 1980 ~ 1 Jul 1975 5 Mar 1985 ~ 30 Dec 1980 ~/ 15 Jun 1979 ~ 21 Jan 1977 11 Jun 1981 ~ 20 Jan 1976 15 Jan 1976 2 May 1979 26 Oct 1976 13 Jun 1978 ~ 29 Dec 1976 25 Jul 1977 ~ ~ FOr the text of reservations, declarations or communications accompanying the signatures, ratifications or accessions to the two conventions below, see Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General, document S~/LEG/SER.E/1 (Sales No. E.8l.V.9), as well as its subsequent issues. I ... A/40/445 English Page 42 2. International convention against the Taking of Hostages, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 17 December 1979 (entered into force on 3 June 1983, in accordance with article 18 (l)) Ratification Ratification Participant Signature accession (a) ParticiEant Signature accession (a) Austria . . 3 Oct 1980 Kenya . 8 Dec 1981 !!) Bahamas . 4 Jun 1981 !!) Lesotho 17 Apr 1980 5 NOV 1980 Barbados 9 Mar 1981 !!) Liberia 30 Jan 1980 Belgium 3 Jan 1980 Luxembourg 18 Dec 1979 Bhutan 31 Aug 1981 !!) Mauritius . 18 Jun 1980 17 Oct 1980 Bolivia 25 Mar 1980 Netherlands 18 Dec 1980 canada 18 Feb 1980 New Zealand 24 Dec 1980 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a collection of dates related to the ratification and accession of countries to two international conventions. The conventions seem to be related to international law and human rights, as they are referred to as "conventions" and the text mentions the United Nations. The dates provided suggest a focus on international cooperation and the establishment of treaties between countries.

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