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.
Continued Conflict Said To Cause Great Civilian Suffering; Taliban Urged To Cooperate in Peace Negotiations, Relief Efforts
Council Members, in Presidential Statement, Say Popular Consultation Of 30 August Is Historic Opportunity to Resolve East Timor Question Peacefully
Resolution 1261 (1999) Adopted Unanimously; Olara Otunnu Stresses Words On Paper Cannot Save Children in Peril; Namibia's Foreign Minister Presides
Presidential Statement Declares Group Is Main Cause of Current Critical Situation, Urges Comprehensive Efforts for Humanitarian Relief
Resolution 1260 (1999), Adopted Unanimously, Urges Peace and National Reconciliation, Stressing Need for Accountability and Respect for Human Rights
Security Council Extends Deep Sympathy to Turkey's Government and People for Great Tragedy Resulting from Major Earthquake
Appointment Takes Effect on 15 September; Resolution 1259 (1999), Adopted Unanimously, also Notes with Regret Resignation of Louise Arbour
Resolution 1258 (1999) Adopted Unanimously
The Security Council this afternoon decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) until 30 September.
