political, economic, military and other fields as an encouragement to tbs intensification of its odious policy of apartheid. Expressing concern at the fact that only one State acceded to the Convention in 1989, Reaffirming its conviction that ratification of, or accession to, the Convention on a universal basis and implementation of its provisions are necessary for its effectiveness and therefore will contribute to the eradication of the crime of apartheid. Drawing attention to the need to strengthen the various mechanisms for combating apartheid, inter alia through the establishment of an internatloi- penal tribunal as provided for in article V of the Convention, Reaffirming its conviction that the imposition of comprehensive and mandatory sanctions against the racist regime of South Africa is a peaceful means available to the international community for putting an end to the system of apartheid, 1. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Group of Thrs? established under article IX of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid, and in particular of conclusions and recommendations contained in that report; 2. Welcomes the work done by the Group of Three in accordance tritLi Commission resolution 1989/8; 3. Commends those States parties to the Convention that have sutuju - periodic reports, and calls upon those States parties that have not yet c so to submit their reports as soon as possible, in accordance with artiei. of the Convention; 4. Requests the States parties to the Convention to continue to subv their initial reports not later than two years after the entry into force o the Convention for the States parties concerned and their periodic reports four-year intervals, on the understanding that they may submit additional information to the Group of Three at any time in the intervening period if they wish to do so;
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political issue, specifically the eradication of apartheid, and the measures that can be taken to achieve this goal. The text mentions sanctions, reports, and international cooperation, which suggests that it is related to international relations and politics.

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