its collaboration with the Commission on Human Rights in carrying out its advisory activities, as well as for the facilities and co-operation afforded to the Expert; 3. Recognizes that, while the Government of Guatemala has upheld its commitment to guaranteeing the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, it has been unable to implement the decision with sufficient authority, so that the social violence and violations of human rights have continued; 4. Supports, therefore, the recommendation by the Expert that the programme of assistance and advisory services in the field of human rights should be continued and strengthened; -166-5. Urgently appeals to the Government of Guatemala to continue to accord priority to its undertaking under the Esquipulas II agreement and to promote and participate more actively in the national reconciliation dialogue as one of the ways of consolidating the democratic process; 6. Deeply deplores the increase in murders/ kidnappings and attacks on and threats against persons involved in political activities as jeopardizing the democratization process; 7. Expresses its profound concern at the resurgence of the criminal activities of the so-called death squads, as indicated in the report of the Special Rapporteur on torture (E/CN.4/1990/17, paras. 177 and 178); 8. Deplores, in particular, the recent murders of a member of the National Revolutionary Movement Party of El Salvador, Secretary for Latin America of the Socialist International, and of a Guatemalan lawyer, on 12 January 1990 in Guatemala, and requests the Government of Guatemala to continue and strengthen the investigation already under way, with a view to identifying and punishing the culprits; 9. Requests the Government of Guatemala to intensify its efforts to ensure that all its authorities and security forces fully respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Guatemalan people; 10. Urges the Government of Guatemala to initiate or intensify, as the
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a statement from an international organization or government entity, expressing concerns and making recommendations regarding human rights and democratic processes in Guatemala. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level discussion or resolution. The focus is on human rights, violence, and political instability, suggesting that the text is related to governance and social issues.

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