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Security Council


SC/6388
27 June 1997


Press Release
SC/6388


SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MANDATE OF UNOMIL UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER

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The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) until 30 September, when it is expected to be terminated.

SC/6379
30 May 1997


Press Release
SC/6379


SECURITY COUNCIL URGES ALL PARTIES IN BURUNDI TO CONTINUE PURSUING NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT THROUGH DIALOGUE

19970530 In Presidential Statement, Council Also Welcomes Easing of Sanctions against Burundi to Alleviate Suffering of Its People

The Security Council this afternoon urged all parties in Burundi to continue pursuing a negotiated settlement of their conflict and refrain from actions that might harm such dialogue.

SC/6378
30 May 1997


Press Release
SC/6378


NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN JUNE

19970530 Security Council

Sergey V. Lavrov (Russian Federation) succeeds Park Soo Gil (Republic of Korea) as President of the Security Council.

Military Staff Committee

Vice-Admiral John Scott Redd (United States) succeeds Major-General Charles Vyvyan (United Kingdom) as Chairman of the Military Staff Committee.