As the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) met this morning to conclude its general debate on decolonization, it heard statements by petitioners from Western Sahara and New Caledonia.
The Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) this morning continued its debate on decolonization questions and heard petitioners on Western Sahara, with petitioners criticizing the delays in implementing the Settlement Plan and requesting that the right of the people of Western Sahara to self- determination be respected.
Western Sahara, Second Decade against Colonialism Also Discussed
Despite a constructive spirit of dialogue, some administering Powers continued to refuse to form a serious relationship with the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) and to place obstacles in its way, the representative of Cuba told that body, as it met this morning to begin its general debate on decolonization questions.
The Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) elected one of three Vice-Chairpersons this morning as it met to organize its work for the fifty- fifth General Assembly session.
On page 1a of Press Release GA/SPD/178 issued 18 November, the first full paragraph should read:
Speakers Address Role of Information in Peacekeeping, Building Information Infrastructure in Developing Countries
