mediation. However, until very recently he had seen little prospect of mediation in South Africa, but now, even there, negotiations were taking place, so perhaps no case was completely immune to such possibilities, depending of course, on influence and pressures from outside. 83. He suggested, therefore, that the Sub-Commission should try to identify situations where there were such prospects and, in cases where there were none, to exert stronger pressure to bring them into a process of peaceful negotiation towards a human rights-oriented solution. Countries, Governments and peoples were increasingly recognizing that confrontation, violence and destruction impeded development severely and were probably the main causes of many of the developing countries' problems. Such a change of attitude might also help to improve the economic and social situation of the countries concerned, although it would also need a change in North-South relationships as well. The opposition movements should drop their attitude of confrontation and try jointly to find a common denominator with a view to improving the situation of the people of their countries. 84. Mrs. WARZAZI said that she was eagerly waiting for Mr. van Boven's explanation; she had been agreeably surprised by Mr. Eide's statement, which seemed to offer the right kind of approach and she therefore thought it would be wiser to listen to everyone -non-governmental organizations and Government replies -and thus ascertain what was true and what was not true. The Sub-Commission should not take any stand until everyone had been heard. 85. Mr. van BOVEN said that, since so many observers of States had requested to speak in exercise of the right of reply, he would postpone his statement. In any case, some of the situations on which those observers wished to respond would also be taken up later. For the purposes of an efficient debate, 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the potential for peaceful negotiations and mediation in situations of conflict, with a focus on human rights and development. It suggests that countries and peoples are recognizing the negative impact of confrontation and violence on development and are seeking to find alternative solutions. The text also emphasizes the importance of listening to all parties involved and ascertaining what is true and what is not before taking a stand.

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