Security Council

26 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6651

SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC MISSION UNTIL 15 NOVEMBER

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The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA) until 15 November, and expressed its intention to fully terminate it by that date, after authorizing it to play a supportive role in the presidential elections expected to be completed by the end of October.

26 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6650

SECURITY COUNCIL TAKES NOTE OF EXPIRATION TODAY OF MANDATE OF UN OBSERVER MISSION IN ANGOLA

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The Security Council this morning took note that the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) expired today and affirmed that notwithstanding its expiration, the status of forces agreement applicable to the Mission would remain in force until the departure of MONUA's final elements from Angola.

26 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6649

NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN MARCH

19990226 In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following are the new Chairmen of the United Nations security bodies for March:

Security Council

Qin Huasun (China) succeeds Robert R. Fowler (Canada) as President of the Security Council.

Military Staff Committee

25 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6648

SECURITY COUNCIL FAILS TO EXTEND MANDATE OF UNITED NATIONS PREVENTIVE DEPLOYMENT FORCE IN FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

19990225 Draft Resolution Supported by 13 Members; China Votes Against; Russian Federation Abstains

23 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6647

SECURITY COUNCIL CALLS FOR INTENSIFIED EFFORTS IN TAJIKISTAN TOWARDS 1999 REFERENDUM, ELECTIONS

19990223 Presidential Statement Emphasizes Need for Rapid Implementation of General Peace Agreement

22 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6646

IN CURRENT SECURITY SITUATION, DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, NON-COMBATANTS BLURRED, GERMANY TELLS SECURITY COUNCIL

19990222 Twenty-six Speakers Address Council On Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

18 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6645

SECURITY COUNCIL ENDORSES ANGOLA SANCTIONS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

19990218 The following statement was issued today by the President of the Security Council, Robert Fowler (Canada):

18 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6644

SECURITY COUNCIL CALLS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF REFORMS, COMMITMENTS IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

19990218 Presidential Statement Says Presence of UN Mission Linked to Fulfilment of Commitments, Resumption of Political Dialogue

12 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6643

SECURITY COUNCIL CONDEMNS ATTACKS, ACTS OF VIOLENCE DIRECTED AT CIVILIANS IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS

19990212 Presidential Statement Requests Secretary-General's Report Recommending Ways Council Can Improve Civilian's Physical, Legal Protection

12 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6642

PLIGHT OF CIVILIANS IN ARMED CONFLICT AT CORE OF SECURITY COUNCIL'S MANDATE, CANADA'S FOREIGN MINISTER TELLS COUNCIL

19990212 At Open Briefing, Council Also Hears from ICRC President, UNICEF's Executive Director, Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict