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Press Release


PI/928
18 January 1996


Press Release
PI/928


DPI PUBLISHES 'THE UNITED NATIONS AND SOMALIA, 1992-1996'

19960118

The United Nations operation in Somalia, the first time peace-keepers ventured into a failed State, was one of the most complex and intensely debated in the Organization's history.

DH/2062
18 January 1996


Press Release
DH/2062


DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 18 January 1996

19960118 * Secretary-General says international community must launch major initiative to prevent another tragedy in Great Lakes region of Africa and promote dialogue in Burundi.

* Canada will not participate in renewed UNAMIR and will withdraw its contingent; says Security Council has not absorbed lessons from recent peace-keeping operations.