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30 September 1998

Press Release
ORG/1272

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS OF UNITED NATIONS BODIES IN OCTOBER

19980930 The following is a tentative list of United Nations meetings scheduled to be held beginning in October, including major meetings of intergovernmental organizations related to the United Nations:

Meetings continued from previous month:

30 September 1998

Press Release
IK/252

GOVERNING COUNCIL OF UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION COMMISSION CONCLUDES TWENTY-NINTH SESSION

19980930 Council Approves Award of $108 Million to Successful Claimants

GENEVA, 30 September -- The Governing Council of the United Nations Compensation Commission concluded its twenty-ninth session today under the Presidency of Ambassador Gonçalo de Santa Clara Gomes of Portugal.

30 September 1998

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IK/251

30 September 1998

Press Release
GA/9460

MYANMAR BUILDING GENUINE DEMOCRATIC STATE FOREIGN MINISTER TELLS ASSEMBLY, BELARUS QUESTIONS DISCUSSION OF MILITARY ATTACK ON YUGOSLAVIA

19980930 Calls for Reinstatement of Yugoslavia's Membership

30 September 1998

Press Release
GA/9459

UNSCOM NOT REPORTING FACTS ABOUT IRAQI COMPLIANCE WITH COUNCIL RULES, IRAQ FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS, WELCOMING REVIEW UNDER SECRETARY-GENERAL

19980930 Foreign Minister of Saint Lucia Tells Continuing Assembly General Debate WTO Ruling on European Banana Marketing May Destroy Economies in Caribbean

29 September 1998

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SG/SM/6723

SECRETARY-GENERAL DISCUSSES AFGHANISTAN CONFLICT WITH SECRETARY-GENERAL OF ORGANIZATION OF ISLAMIC CONFERENCE

19980929 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan:

29 September 1998

Press Release
SG/SM/6722

SECRETARY-GENERAL STRESSES NEED TO CULTIVATE BETTER PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT UNITED NATIONS IN UNITED STATES

19980929 At Business Council for UN Ambassadors Dinner, Kofi Annan Says Payment of United States Arrears Is Treaty Obligation and Moral Responsibility

29 September 1998

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SC/6582

SECURITY COUNCIL CONDEMNS ATTACKS AGAINST REFUGEES AND OTHER CIVILIANS IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS

19980929 In Presidential Statement, Council Also Condemns Use Of Force against United Nations and Associated Humanitarian Personnel

29 September 1998

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SC/6580

RECENT RISE IN ATTACKS ON HUMANITARIAN WORKERS CONDEMNED, DURING SECURITY COUNCIL DEBATE

19980929 Council Holds Second Day-Long Discussion on How Best to Protect Humanitarian Assistance and Refugees in Conflicts

29 September 1998

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GA/9458

GENERAL ASSEMBLY HEARS AFGHANISTAN CLAIMS OF PAKISTAN SUPPORT OF TALIBAN ALSO, ASSEMBLY RE-ELECTS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES

19980929 Hears Views on UN Reform, Greenhouse Gas Emissions