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31 July 1997

Press Release
ORG/1244

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS OF UNITED NATIONS BODIES IN AUGUST

19970731 The following is a tentative list of United Nations meetings scheduled to be held beginning in August, including major meetings of intergovernmental organizations related to the United Nations:

Meetings continued from previous month:

31 July 1997

Press Release
IK/223
SC/6406

IRAQ SANCTIONS COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF NEW ENTRY SITE FOR HUMANITARIAN GOODS, AT IRAQI/SYRIAN BORDER

19970731 The following was issued today by the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) (the Iraq Sanctions Committee):

31 July 1997

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IHA/632*

31 July 1997

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GA/9288

31 July 1997

Press Release
GA/9287

ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT EXPRESSES HORROR OVER BOMBING IN JERUSALEM, EMPHASIZES NEED TO REACH OUT FOR PEACE

19970731

Following is a statement made this morning in the General Assembly by Assembly President Razali Ismail (Malaysia):

As President of the General Assembly, I must express shock and horror over the deaths and injuries as a result of the bombing in Jerusalem. Our heart must go to the bereaved and we extend our condolences.

31 July 1997

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GA/9286

ASSEMBLY APPROVES RECOMMENDATIONS IN REPORT OF WORKING GROUP ON STRENGTHENING OF UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM

19970731 Also Extends Mandate of United Nations Component Of Haiti Mission, Adopts Resolutions on Guatemala, El Salvador

31 July 1997

Press Release
DCF/308

UKRAINE CALLS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AD HOC COMMITTEE ON ANTI-PERSONNEL LAND-MINES IN DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE

19970731 (Delayed in transmission; reissued as received)

GENEVA, 29 July (UN Information Service) -- Ukraine this morning called for the establishment of a negotiating committee on anti-personnel land-mines within the Conference on Disarmament.

30 July 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6292

SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES HORROR AT TODAY'S CARNAGE IN JERUSALEM

19970730 The following statement was issued today by Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

I am shocked and horrified by the carnage in Jerusalem today. At least 18 innocent lives are lost and over 150 people injured in apparent twin suicide attacks.

30 July 1997

Press Release
SC/6403

SECURITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHES TRANSITION MISSION IN HAITI (UNTMIH) TO ASSIST IN PROFESSIONALIZING OF HAITIAN NATIONAL POLICE

19970730 Resolution 1123 (1997), Adopted Unanimously, Limits Mandate to Single Four-Month Period, Ending 30 November

30 July 1997

Press Release
SC/6402

SECURITY COUNCIL WELCOMES SUCCESSFUL PRESIDENTIAL, LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS IN LIBERIA

19970730 Through Presidential Statement, Council Urges Parties To Abide by Election Results, Cooperate in Forming New Government