The United Nations must be ready to take action to protect civilians and to respond with more than speeches and reports, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said this morning as he opened a Security Council debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter, the Security Council early this morning authorized the establishment of a multinational force under a unified command structure to restore peace and security in East Timor, to protect and support the United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) and to facilitate humanitarian assistance operations there.
The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for a further three months until 14 December.
Many Speakers Stress Need for International Force for East Timor; Indonesia Says It Does Not Support Such a Course at Current Stage
Presidential Statement Also Requests Secretary-General To Report as Soon as Possible on Implementation of Ballot Result
Coming Days Will Require Patience and Calm, Kofi Annan Stresses
The people of East Timor had voted by 78.5 per cent to 21.5 per cent against the special autonomy proposed by Indonesia, Secretary-General Kofi Annan told the Security Council tonight as it met to consider the situation in East Timor.
Over 12 Months, Council Held 121 Meetings, Adopted 72 Resolutions, Issued 37 Presidential Statements
Over 12 Months, Council Held 121 Meetings, Adopted 72 Resolutions, Issued 37 Presidential Statements
In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following are the new Chairmen of the United Nations security bodies for September:
Security Council
Arnold Peter van Walsum (Netherlands) succeeds Martin Andjaba (Namibia) as President of the Security Council.
Continued Conflict Said To Cause Great Civilian Suffering; Taliban Urged To Cooperate in Peace Negotiations, Relief Efforts
