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SC/6169
31 January 1996


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SC/6169


NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN FEBRUARY

19960131 In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following new Chairmen of United Nations security bodies will take office on 1 February 1996:

SECURITY COUNCIL

Madeleine K. Albright (United States) will succeed Sir John Weston (United Kingdom) as President of the Security Council.

MILITARY STAFF COMMITTEE

SC/6168
31 January 1996


Press Release
SC/6168


SECURITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZES DEPLOYMENT OF 100 MILITARY OBSERVERS TO EASTERN SLAVONIA, BARANJA AND WESTERN SIRMIUM

19960131

The Security Council this morning authorized the deployment of 100 military observers for six months as part of the United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (UNTAES).

The Council took that action by unanimously adopting resolution 1043 (1996).

SC/6167
31 January 1996


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SC/6167


SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS WESTERN SAHARA MISSION UNTIL 31 MAY

19960131 Unanimously Adopts Resolution 1042 (1996); In Absence of 'Meaningful Progress, Will Consider Phased Withdrawal

The Security Council this afternoon extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 May.

SC/6166
29 January 1996


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SC/6166


SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MISSION IN LIBERIA UNTIL 31 MAY

19960129 Unanimously Adopts Resolution 1041 (1996); Requests Secretary-General's Progress Report by 31 March

SC/6164
29 January 1996


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SC/6164


SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS LEBANON MANDATE UNTIL 31 JULY

19960129 By Resolution 1039 (1996), Condemns Acts of Violence; Presidential Statement Urges Parties to Exercise Restraint

The Security Council this afternoon extended the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for a further six months, until 31 July.