UN General Assembly
1992

governments in many parts of the world, mainly in Africa, while anticipating the emergence of a new order: in the existence of nations based upon democratic Pluralism, the participation of populations in running their countries and the affirmation of and respect for the fundamental rights of the citizenry, are also sometimes accompanied by internal political convulsions and conflicts. Thus present international relations are dominated by the optimism and hopes for a better future for us all brought about by these changes and, at the same time, by the current political realities where armed confrontations seem to take hold. The tragic situation in Somalia is a blatant example of the many national conflicts that are ravaging the world. I believe that national conflicts such as the one in Somalia, deserve our full attention, bearing in mind the dimension of the loss of human lives, the destruction of property they entail and the repercussions they have on regional and international peace and stability. The United Nations should assist those affected countries in the