In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following are the new Chairmen of the United Nations security bodies for September:
Security Council
Moctar Ouane (Mali) succeeds Hasmy Agam (Malaysia) as President of the Security Council
Military Staff Committee
Council Briefed by Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping
Russian Federation Says Upcoming Elections Prepare Ground for Provinces Separation from Yugoslavia
Technical Extension Designed to Allow Time For Further Diplomatic Activity, Possible Adjustments to Mandate
The Security Council this afternoon decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) until 15 October.
United States Says Greatest Obstacle to Progress 'Still Belgrade'; Russian Federation Warns That Nationalist Forces Slow Political Change
The Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Bernard Miyet, this morning briefed the Security Council on the situation in Ethiopia and Eritrea and introduced the latest report of the Secretary-General on the problem.
Subject Matter Jurisdiction to Include Crimes against Humanity, War Crimes, Violations of International Law
Following is the statement delivered to the press by Security Council President Hasamy Agam (Malaysia) on Friday, 4 August:
Robust Response to Threat or Use of Force among Priority Tasks Assigned to Mission
