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DH/2072
1 February 1996


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DH/2072


DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 1 February 1996

19960201 * Italian Ambassador says proposals to enlarge Security Council should consider interests, aspirations and potential contribution of all non-permanent Members.

* Secretary-General deplores loss of life in Sri-Lanka bombing.

SC/6169
31 January 1996


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SC/6169


NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN FEBRUARY

19960131 In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following new Chairmen of United Nations security bodies will take office on 1 February 1996:

SECURITY COUNCIL

Madeleine K. Albright (United States) will succeed Sir John Weston (United Kingdom) as President of the Security Council.

MILITARY STAFF COMMITTEE

SC/6168
31 January 1996


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SC/6168


SECURITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZES DEPLOYMENT OF 100 MILITARY OBSERVERS TO EASTERN SLAVONIA, BARANJA AND WESTERN SIRMIUM

19960131

The Security Council this morning authorized the deployment of 100 military observers for six months as part of the United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (UNTAES).

The Council took that action by unanimously adopting resolution 1043 (1996).

SC/6167
31 January 1996


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SC/6167


SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS WESTERN SAHARA MISSION UNTIL 31 MAY

19960131 Unanimously Adopts Resolution 1042 (1996); In Absence of 'Meaningful Progress, Will Consider Phased Withdrawal

The Security Council this afternoon extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 May.

DH/2071
31 January 1996


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DH/2071


DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 31 January 1996

19960131 * Security Council extends MINURSO mandate until 31 May; expresses deep concern at stalemate in identification process and lack of progress in Settlement Plan.

* Security Council authorizes deployment of 100 military observers to Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium.