Security Council: Press Release


SC/6205
12 April 1996


Press Release
SC/6205


SIGNING OF AFRICAN NUCLEAR-WEAPON-FREE ZONE TREATY IN CAIRO PRAISED BY SECURITY COUNCIL AS `HISTORIC'

19960412 Presidential Statement Also Notes Adoption of `Cairo Declaration'

The signing of the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (The Treaty of Pelindaba) on 11 April in Cairo was an important contribution by African countries to the maintenance of international peace and security, stated the Security Council this afternoon.

SC/6200
29 March 1996


Press Release
SC/6200


SECURITY COUNCIL CALLS ON PARTIES IN TAJIKISTAN TO ACCELERATE EFFORTS FOR PEACE AGREEMENT

19960329 Presidential Statement Expresses Concern Over Cease-fire Violations, Threats to UN Observer Mission

The Security Council this afternoon called upon the Government and opposition parties in Tajikistan to accelerate substantially their efforts to reach a general peace agreement.