Press Release


SC/6200
29 March 1996


Press Release
SC/6200


SECURITY COUNCIL CALLS ON PARTIES IN TAJIKISTAN TO ACCELERATE EFFORTS FOR PEACE AGREEMENT

19960329 Presidential Statement Expresses Concern Over Cease-fire Violations, Threats to UN Observer Mission

The Security Council this afternoon called upon the Government and opposition parties in Tajikistan to accelerate substantially their efforts to reach a general peace agreement.

SC/6199
29 March 1996


Press Release
SC/6199


NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN APRIL

19960329 In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following new Chairmen of United Nations security bodies will take office on 1 April:

SECURITY COUNCIL

Juan Somavia (Chile) will succeed Legwaila Joseph Legwaila (Botswana) as President of the Security Council.

MILITARY STAFF COMMITTEE

ORG/1217
29 March 1996


Press Release
ORG/1217


TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS OF UNITED NATIONS BODIES IN APRIL

19960329 The following is a tentative list of United Nations meetings scheduled to be held beginning in April including major meetings of intergovernmental organizations related to the United Nations:

Meetings continued from previous month:

DH/2112
29 March 1996


Press Release
DH/2112


DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 29 March 1996

19960329 * Security Council calls on Tajik parties to accelerate efforts to reach agreement.

* United Nations to pave way for easing tensions between two Koreas, Secretary-General tells President of Republic of Korea at meeting in Seoul.

* Trust Fund to promote confidence-building measures in Central Africa set up by Secretary-General.