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Economic and Social Council


ECOSOC/5876
26 October 1999


Press Release
ECOSOC/5876


NGO LOSES CONSULATIVE STATUS WITH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL

19991026

Sudan Charges Collusion with Terrorists

The Economic and Social Council decided this morning to revoke the consultative status of Christian Solidarity International (CSI) on the basis of a complaint filed against that non-governmental organization (NGO) by the Government of Sudan.

ECOSOC/5874
16 September 1999


Press Release
ECOSOC/5874


RENOVATED ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL CHAMBER INAUGURATED

19990916

The renovated Chamber of the 54-member Economic and Social Council was opened today with a statement by its President that the Council stood ready to discharge further its responsibilities in the area of post-conflict peace building.