Security Council: Press Release


SC/6236
28 June 1996


Press Release
SC/6236


SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MANDATE OF UNFICYP UNTIL 31 DECEMBER

19960628

The Security Council this afternoon extended the mandate of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) until 31 December and urged the leaders of the two communities to work with the Secretary-General and the countries which support his good offices mission to establish common ground for the resumption of direct negotiations.

SC/6235
18 June 1996


Press Release
SC/6235


YUGOSLAV ARMS EMBARGO TERMINATED

19960618 The following statement was issued today by Ambassador Juan Somavía (Chile), Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 724 (1991) concerning Yugoslavia, on behalf of the members:

SC/6233
14 June 1996


Press Release
SC/6233


SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MANDATE OF UNMOT UNTIL 15 DECEMBER

19960614

The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) until 15 December, provided that the Tehran Agreement remains in force and the parties demonstrate their commitment to an effective cease-fire, national reconciliation and the promotion of democracy.

SC/6229
31 May 1996


Press Release
SC/6229


NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN JUNE

19960531 In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following new Chairmen of United Nations security bodies will take office on 1 June:

Security Council

Nabil A. Elaraby (Egypt) will succeed Qin Huasun (China) as President of the Security Council.

Military Staff Committee