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SG/SM/5989
23 May 1996


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SG/SM/5989


SECRETARY-GENERAL EXTREMELY CONCERNED WITH SITUATION IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

19960523 The following was issued today by the Spokesman for the Secretary- General:

Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali is extremely concerned with the deteriorating situation in the Central African Republic. He condemns the military rebellion that has taken place in Bangui and supports the democratically-elected institutions in that country.

SC/6223
22 May 1996


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SC/6223
IK/195


LEGAL COUNSEL BRIEFS IRAQ SANCTIONS COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF RESOLUTION 986 (1995)

19960522

The following information relating to arrangements for the implementation of resolution 986 (1995) -- the "oil-for-food" formula -- was issued today by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 661 (1990) which is monitoring the sanctions against Iraq:

22 May 1996


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THREE EXPERT PANELS TO DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL SUMMIT ANTI-POVERTY PROGRAMME

19960522 Panels to Meet as Part of Special Session of Commission for Social Development

The latest thinking on strategies for eliminating world-wide poverty will be discussed this afternoon and tomorrow by a group of experts convened by the Commission for Social Development.

SOC/CP/180
21 May 1996


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SOC/CP/180


COMMISSION ON CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE TO HOLD FIFTH SESSION IN VIENNA, 21-31 MAY

19960521 Background Release To Consider Global Action on Organized Crime, Money Laundering, Violence against Women, Terrorist Acts, Firearms Regulation, Victims' Concerns

(Reproduced as received from UN Information Service.)