Special Committee on

Decolonization

1^st Meeting (AM)

WAYS MUST BE EXPLORED TO ACCELERATE DECOLONIZATION PROCESS, SPECIAL COMMITTEE TOLD

Committee Elects Officers for 2005, Approves Organization of Work

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decolonization committee adopts text welcoming assistance to remaining

non-self-governing territories by un specialized agencies

In Particular Cites Role of UN Development Programme;

Requests Strengthened Support to Accelerate Economic Progress

Decolonization committee says argentina, united kingdom should

renew efforts on falkland islands (malvinas) question

Resolution Seeks Peaceful Solution to Sovereignty Dispute,

Reiterating Commitment to Help Parties Comply with Assembly Request

Decolonization committee adopts text concerning self-determination

progress in 11 islandterritories

The Special Committee on Decolonization this morning adopted a draft resolution on questions related to the decolonization of the Non-Self-Governing Territories of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands.

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decolonization committee calls for expediated process

of self-determination for puerto rico

Unanimous Resolution Also Urges United States

To Return Occupied Land on ViequesIsland to People of Puerto Rico

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SOCIAL, ECONOMIC CONCERNS HINDER DECOLONIZATION PROCESS,

PACIFIC REGIONAL SEMINAR TOLD

Greater Action from Special Committee of 24 Requested

As Mid-point of Second Decade for Eradication of Colonialism Approaches

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Western Sahara situation generates intense afternoon debate

at pacific regional seminar on decolonization

Perspectives of Non-Governmental and Other Organizations Heard,

As Committee of 24 Prepares to Draft Seminar Conclusions and Recommendations

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