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SC/6783

SECURITY COUNCIL, FOLLOWING BRIEFING BY HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES, CALLS FOR INCREASED RESOURCES TO MEET AFRICA"S SUBSTANTIAL NEEDS

13 January 2000


Press Release
SC/6783


SECURITY COUNCIL, FOLLOWING BRIEFING BY HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES, CALLS FOR INCREASED RESOURCES TO MEET AFRICA’S SUBSTANTIAL NEEDS

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Noting with concern the shortfall in funding for refugee and internally displaced persons in Africa, the Security Council this morning called on the international community to provide such programmes with the necessary financial resources, taking into account the substantial needs in the continent.

SC/6781

SECURITY COUNCIL HOLDS DEBATE ON IMPACT OF AIDS ON PEACE AND SECURITY IN AFRICA

10 January 2000


Press Release
SC/6781


SECURITY COUNCIL HOLDS DEBATE ON IMPACT OF AIDS ON PEACE AND SECURITY IN AFRICA

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The Security Council met this morning in an open debate on the impact of AIDS on peace and security in Africa. The debate marked the first time that the Council has discussed a health issue as a threat to peace and security. The meeting, which lasted for more than seven hours, was addressed by over 40 speakers.

SC/6779

NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN JANUARY

31 December 1999


Press Release
SC/6779


NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN JANUARY

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

Security Council

Richard Holbrooke (United States) succeeds Sir Jeremy Greenstock (United Kingdom) as President of the Security Council.

Military Staff Committee