Plenary


GA/9152
4 November 1996


Press Release
GA/9152


GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACCEPTS BUDGETARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UNITED NATIONS OPERATION IN FORMER YUGOSLAVIA, HAITI

19961104 In Other Areas, Earnings Limits for Retired Staff are Raised, Closer Cooperation with Asian-African Legal Consultative Committee is Welcomed

The General Assembly this morning raised to $22,000 the ceiling which retired United Nations staff drawing pension benefits could earn per year through re-employment with the Organization.

GA/9150
31 October 1996


Press Release
GA/9150


ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT SPEAKS OF 'ENORMOUS HUMAN CATASTROPHE' NOW UNFOLDING IN GREAT LAKES REGION OF AFRICA

19961031 Says Lack of Effective United Nations Response 'Unconscionable', World Should Demand That Tragedy of Such Dimensions Be Prevented

This is a statement issued by the President of the General Assembly, Rizali Ismail (Malaysia), today concerning the situation in the Great Lakes region of Africa:

GA/9149
31 October 1996


Press Release
GA/9149


GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMPLETES ELECTION TO FILL VACANCIES ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL

19961031 Sri Lanka, Defeating Viet Nam, Chosen in Fourth Ballot for Asian Seat

The General Assembly this afternoon completed the election of 18 members to the 54-member Economic and Social Council, with the election of Sri Lanka from among the Group of Asian States to fill the last remaining vacancy on the Council.