Resolution 1280 (1999) Adopted by 11-0-3; France, Not Voting, Says Text Not Practicable, Being Used to Apply Pressure
Unanimous Resolution 1279 (1999) Asks Secretary-General, Acting On Earlier Decisions, to Equip MONUC With Team of up to 500 Personnel
Resolution 1278 (1999) Seeks Successor to Judge Stephen Schwebel
In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following are the new Chairmen of the United Nations security bodies for December:
Security Council
Sir Jeremy Greenstock (United Kingdom) succeeds Danilo Türk (Slovenia) as President of the Security Council.
Resolution 1277 (1999) Asks Secretary-General to Coordinate Change of Mode
| Press Release SC/6762 |
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL
At the 4073rd meeting of the Security Council, held on 30 November 1999 in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled “Role of the Security Council in the prevention of armed conflicts”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:
Two-Day Discussion Ends; Some Speakers Urge More Decisive Action, Others Caution on Need to Respect National Sovereignty
Security Council Told Key is Effective Deterrent Action; As Debate Begins, 23 Nations Also Present Views on United Nations Role
Resolution 1276 (1999) Adopted Unanimously
Resolution 1275 (1999) Adopted Unanimously
