Question of the violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in any part of the world, with particular reference to colonial and other dependent countries and territories : situation of human rights in Guatemala.

1982/31. Question of the violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in any part of the world, with particular reference to colonial and other dependent countries and territories: situation of human rights in Guatemala[1]108

The Commission on Human Rights, Guided by the principles embodied in the Charter of the United National, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights[2]109 and the International Covenants on Human Rights,[3]110 Recalling its decision 12 (XXXV) of 14 March 1979, and its resolutions 32 (XXXVI) of 11 March 1980 and 33 (XXXVII) of 11 March 1981, Noting General Assembly decision 36/435 of 16 December 1981, Taking into account the information on the human rights situation in Guatemala contained in the Secretary-General's note of 31 December 1981.[4]111 Deploring that the Government of Guatemala has not co-operated with the Secretary-General in his efforts to establish direct contacts with the Government of Guatemala so that the Commission may be more fully informed about the human rights situation in that country, Noting the assurances given by the Government of Guatemala during the thirty-eighth session of the Commission that it will be co-operative in this regard in the future,

1. Expresses its profound concern at the continuing deterioration in the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Guatemala;

2. Requests the Chairman to appoint, after consultation within the Bureau, a Special Rapporteur of the Commission whose mandate will be to make a thorough study of the human rights situation in Guatemala, based on all information which he may deem relevant, including any comments and information which the Government of Guatemala may wish to submit, to be presented to the Commission at its thirty-ninth session;

3. Requests the Government of Guatemala to extend its full co-operation to the Special Rapporteur;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to give all necessary assistance to the Special Rapporteur of the Commission;

5. Decides to continue the examination of the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Guatemala at its thirty-ninth session.

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[1]108 Adopted at the 59th meeting on 11 March 1982, by a roll-call vote of 29 to 2, with 12 abstentions. See chap. X. [2]109 General Assembly resolution 217 A (III). [3]110 General Assembly resolution 2200 A (XXI), annex. [4]111 E/CN.4/1501.