Plenary

23 March 1999

Press Release
GA/9549

ASSEMBLY TAKES UP ARMED AGGRESSION AGAINST DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

19990323

It was clear that what was being presented as an internal insurrection in his country was a gross facade to conceal the destabilizing efforts of neighbouring countries, the representative of Democratic Republic of the Congo told the General Assembly this afternoon as it met to consider armed aggression against that country.

18 February 1999

Press Release
GA/9547

ASSEMBLY CONFIRMS APPOINTMENT OF RUBENS RICUPERO FOR ANOTHER FOUR-YEAR TERM AS SECRETARY-GENERAL OF UNCTAD

19990218 In Other Action, Comoros Elected to Committee for Programme And Coordination; Cuba, Hungary and Libya Appointed to Host Country Committee

12 February 1999

Press Release
GA/9546

GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS INCLUSION OF ITEM ON OBSERVER STATUS FOR CUSTOMS COOPERATION COUNCIL IN AGENDA OF ASSEMBLY'S CURRENT SESSION

19990212 Recommendation To Be Considered on Wednesday, 17 February

9 February 1999

Press Release
GA/9544

ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR PARTIES TO FOURTH GENEVA CONVENTION TO MEET ON MEASURES TO ENFORCE ITS APPLICATION IN OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY

19990209 Resolution Adopted during Emergency Special Session Recommends That Conference Be Convened on 15 July in Geneva

8 February 1999

Press Release
GA/9543

JORDAN PRIDES ITSELF IN GREAT LEGACY LEFT BEHIND BY KING HUSSEIN, REPRESENTATIVE OF JORDAN TELLS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

19990208 Assembly Holds Special Meeting To Pay Tribute to Memory of King Hussein

5 February 1999

Press Release
GA/9542

ISRAEL CONTINUING SETTLEMENT ACTIVITIES, EVADING WYE RIVER MEMORANDUM, PALESTINE OBSERVER TELLS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SPECIAL SESSION

19990205 Draft Resolution Recommends Meeting of Parties to Fourth Geneva Convention; Israel Says Such a Meeting Precedent for 'Politicized Application' of Convention

18 December 1998

Press Release
GA/9540

ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT SEES SPIRIT OF COMPROMISE PREVAILING OVER TYRANNY OF BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS IN FIFTY-THIRD SESSION

19981218 Nuclear Disarmament, Financial Crisis, Human Rights Defenders, Terrorism, Wye River Memorandum Impact, 2000-2001 Budget Outline among Session Highlights

18 December 1998

Press Release
GA/9539

18 December 1998

Press Release
GA/9539/Rev.1*

GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONCLUDES WORK FOR MAIN PART OF FIFTY-THIRD SESSION

19981218 Acts on 25 Fifth Committee Texts; Also Adopts Text on Situation in Afghanistan

17 December 1998

Press Release
GA/9538

IN CLOSING REMARKS, ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT SAYS SPIRIT OF COOPERATION SHOWN DURING CURRENT SESSION IS CAUSE FOR SATISFACTION

19981217 Texts Adopted on Emergency Assistance for Sudan, Role of Non-Governmental Organizations; Final Actions Expected Tomorrow