Security Council

Press Release
SC/6727

SECURITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZES MULTINATIONAL FORCE IN EAST TIMOR

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter, the Security Council early this morning authorized the establishment of a multinational force under a unified command structure to restore peace and security in East Timor, to protect and support the United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) and to facilitate humanitarian assistance operations there.

Press Release
SC/6726

UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTING RESOLUTION 1263 (1999), SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MINURSO MANDATE UNTIL 14 DECEMBER

The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for a further three months until 14 December.

Press Release
SC/6724

SECURITY COUNCIL HEARS 52 SPEAKERS IN OPEN DEBATE ON SITUATION IN EAST TIMOR

Many Speakers Stress Need for International Force for East Timor; Indonesia Says It Does Not Support Such a Course at Current Stage

Press Release
SC/6723

SECURITY COUNCIL WELCOMES SUCCESSFUL POPULAR CONSULTATION IN EAST TIMOR, CONDEMNS VIOLENCE BEFORE AND AFTER BALLOT

Presidential Statement Also Requests Secretary-General To Report as Soon as Possible on Implementation of Ballot Result

Press Release
SC/6721

SECRETARY-GENERAL INFORMS SECURITY COUNCIL PEOPLE OF EAST TIMOR REJECTED SPECIAL AUTONOMY PROPOSED BY INDONESIA

Coming Days Will Require Patience and Calm, Kofi Annan Stresses

The people of East Timor had voted by 78.5 per cent to 21.5 per cent against the special autonomy proposed by Indonesia, Secretary-General Kofi Annan told the Security Council tonight as it met to consider the situation in East Timor.

Press Release
SC/6720*

SECURITY COUNCIL ADOPTS REPORT TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Over 12 Months, Council Held 121 Meetings, Adopted 72 Resolutions, Issued 37 Presidential Statements

Press Release
SC/6718

SECURITY COUNCIL ADOPTS REPORT TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Over 12 Months, Council Held 121 Meetings, Adopted 72 Resolutions, Issued 37 Presidential Statements

Press Release
SC/6719

NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN SEPTEMBER

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

Security Council

Arnold Peter van Walsum (Netherlands) succeeds Martin Andjaba (Namibia) as President of the Security Council.

Press Release
SC/6718

SECURITY COUNCIL HEARS CALLS FOR END TO OUTSIDE INTERFERENCE IN AFGHANISTAN, WITH ACCESS FOR HUMANITARIAN AID

Continued Conflict Said To Cause Great Civilian Suffering; Taliban Urged To Cooperate in Peace Negotiations, Relief Efforts

Press Release
SC/6717

SECURITY COUNCIL ADOPTS RESOLUTION EXTENDING MANDATE OF UN MISSION IN EAST TIMOR UNTIL 30 NOVEMBER

Council Members, in Presidential Statement, Say Popular Consultation Of 30 August Is Historic Opportunity to Resolve East Timor Question Peacefully