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Security Council


SC/6215
30 April 1996


Press Release
SC/6215


NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN MAY

19960430 In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following new Chairmen of United Nations security bodies will take office on 1 May:

SECURITY COUNCIL

Qin Huasun (China) will succeed Juan Somavia (Chile) as President of the Security Council.

MILITARY STAFF COMMITTEE

SC/6213
25 April 1996


Press Release
SC/6213


SECURITY COUNCIL CALLS ON BURUNDIANS TO RENOUNCE VIOLENCE, ENGAGE IN COMPREHENSIVE DIALOGUE

19960425

Deeply concerned at the widespread purchase and use of weapons by Burundians and at reported statements calling for the arming of civilians, the Security Council this afternoon called on all Burundians to renounce the use of violence and engage in a comprehensive dialogue to ensure a peaceful future.