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IK/411
12/12/2003
Press Release
IK/411


GOVERNING COUNCIL OF UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION COMMISSION


TO HOLD FIFTIETH SESSION FROM 16 TO 18 DECEMBER


(Reissued as received.)


GENEVA, 12 December -- The Governing Council of the United Nations Compensation Commission will hold its fiftieth session from 16 to 18 December 2003 under the Presidency of Ambassador Michael Steiner (Germany).

SC/7949-AFR/794
11/12/2003
Press Release
SC/7949
AFR/794


PRESS STATEMENT BY SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO


Following is today’s statement to the press by Security Council President Stefan Tafrov (Bulgaria):


The members of the Security Council heard a statement by the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

SAG/202
11/12/2003
Press Release
SAG/202


LACK OF FUNDS FOR AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS IN NORTH KOREA COULD BE DISASTROUS


FAO Calls for $3.5 Million to Feed Nearly 2 Million People


(Reissued as received.)


ROME, 11 December -- Hunger and undernourishment could rise in North Korea in 2004, if projects to produce food are not being funded, FAO warned in a statement issued today.