Security Council: Press Release

15 October 1998

Press Release
SC/6586

COUNCIL EXTENDS MANDATE OF ANGOLA OBSERVER MISSION UNTIL 3 DECEMBER

19981015

The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) until 3 December. It requested that the Secretary-General adjust the Mission's deployment and force structure according to security conditions and its ability to implement the mandate in support of the peace process.

15 October 1998

Press Release
SC/6585

COUNCIL EXTENDS CENTRAL AFRICAN MANDATE UNTIL 28 FEBRUARY 1999

19981015

The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA) until 28 February 1999, at which time the Council intends for the Mission to be terminated. The Council decided further that the Mission's mandate should include support for the conduct of legislative elections in that country.

1 October 1998

Press Release
SC/6584

NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN OCTOBER

19981001 In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following are the new Chairmen of the United Nations security bodies for October:

Security Council

Sir Jeremy Greenstock succeeds Hans Dahlgren (Sweden) as President of the Security Council.

Military Staff Committee

30 September 1998

Press Release
SC/6583

SECURITY COUNCIL FORWARDS TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY 18 CANDIDATES FOR JUDGES TO INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL FOR RWANDA

19980930

The Security Council this afternoon forwarded to the General Assembly for election, the names of 18 candidates for judges for the three Trial Chambers of the International Tribunal for Rwanda, in accordance with article 12 (d) of the Tribunal's Statute.

29 September 1998

Press Release
SC/6582

SECURITY COUNCIL CONDEMNS ATTACKS AGAINST REFUGEES AND OTHER CIVILIANS IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS

19980929 In Presidential Statement, Council Also Condemns Use Of Force against United Nations and Associated Humanitarian Personnel

29 September 1998

Press Release
SC/6580

RECENT RISE IN ATTACKS ON HUMANITARIAN WORKERS CONDEMNED, DURING SECURITY COUNCIL DEBATE

19980929 Council Holds Second Day-Long Discussion on How Best to Protect Humanitarian Assistance and Refugees in Conflicts

24 September 1998

Press Release
SC/6578

SECURITY COUNCIL CALLS ON AFRICAN STATES TO SETTLE DISPUTES PEACEFULLY, EXPRESSES CONTINUING CONCERN OVER NUMBER, INTENSITY OF CONFLICTS

19980924 Council Meets at Ministerial Level To Assess Peace, Security in Africa; Presidential Statement Seeks Recommendations on Arms Flow, Refugee Security

23 September 1998

Press Release
SC/6577

SECURITY COUNCIL DEMANDS ALL PARTIES END HOSTILITIES AND MAINTAIN A CEASEFIRE IN KOSOVO

19980923 Resolution 1199 (1998), Adopted by 14-0-1 Vote, Calls for Return of Refugees and Free Access for Humanitarian Aid

18 September 1998

Press Release
SC/6576

SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MANDATE OF UN MISSION IN WESTERN SAHARA UNTIL 31 OCTOBER

19980918 Resolution 1198 (1998) Adopted Unanimously

18 September 1998

Press Release
SC/6575

SECURITY COUNCIL, ACTING ON SITUATION IN AFRICA, ASKS SECRETARY-GENERAL TO AID AFRICAN ORGANIZATIONS IN STRENGTHENING PEACEKEEPING MECHANISMS

19980918 Resolution 1197 (1998) Adopted Unanimously; Council Urges Help in Establishing OAU Early Warning System