Plenary

26 November 1996

Press Release
GA/9175

GENERAL ASSEMBLY TOLD OF CONCERN THAT LACK OF RESOURCES MAKES SECURITY COUNCIL SEEK OUTSIDE HELP IN CRISIS SITUATIONS

19961126 As Debate on Report Continues, Nigeria Says Impasse in Choice Of Secretary-General Shows Weakness in Council's Decision-Making

25 November 1996

Press Release
GA/9173

ASSEMBLY REVIEWS PROPOSALS TO STRENGTHEN UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM; URGENT NEED FOR MORE EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE IS STRESSED

19961125

Delegates Say Efficiency, Not Just Cost-Cutting, Is Main Aim; President Makes Appeal for Victims of Honduras Flood Disaster

The General Assembly met this morning to consider the strengthening of the United Nations system.

21 November 1996

Press Release
GA/9171

IN DISASTER SITUATIONS, THERE MUST BE CLEAR ALLOCATION OF TASKS BETWEEN HUMANITARIAN AND POLITICAL BODIES, ASSEMBLY TOLD

19961121 Red Cross Observer Stresses Need for Enhanced Communication Between Political Bodies, Humanitarian Partners

21 November 1996

Press Release
GA/9172
PI/980

MEDIA 'SHAMED' WORLD COMMUNITY TO ACTION IN GREAT LAKES CRISIS BUT NEGLECTED ADVANCE DISCUSSION OF CAUSES, UN FORUM IS TOLD

19961121

Assembly President Reviews Global Communications Reach, Speaks of Potential for Good but with Commerce-Driven Shortcomings

This is the text of a statement today by the President of the General Assembly, Razali Ismail (Malaysia), at the United Nations World Television Forum in New York:

21 November 1996

Press Release
GA/9170

SAFETY AND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT OF HUMANITARIAN WORKERS IN LIBERIA FOCUS OF DRAFT TEXT INTRODUCED IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

19961121

Assembly Begins Consideration of Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Assistance

20 November 1996

Press Release
GA/9169

20 November 1996

Press Release
GA/9168

GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT, SECRETARY-GENERAL CALL FOR RENEWED INVESTMENT IN AFRICAN ECONOMIES: 'SELF-INTEREST, NOT WELFARE', DELEGATES TOLD

19961120

Debate Begins on Global Efforts to Consolidate New Democracies; Appointments Made to Joint Inspection Unit

19 November 1996

Press Release
GA/9166

TRIBUNAL FOR FORMER YUGOSLAVIA BRINGS ACCOUNTABILITY TO INDIVIDUALS FOR FIRST TIME SINCE NUREMBERG, TOKYO, GENERAL ASSEMBLY TOLD

19961119 Tribunal President Says Work Proceeding; However, Lack of Cooperation by Some States Poses 'Nearly Insurmountable' Problems

19 November 1996

Press Release
GA/9167

ASSEMBLY ENDORSES INTENSIFIED COOPERATION BETWEEN UNITED NATIONS, ARAB LEAGUE; NEED TO PROMOTE PEACE,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRESSED

19961119 Central American Situation Also Reviewed; General Acclaim For Political Progress, Social Improvements Now Main Priority

The General Assembly this afternoon adopted without a vote a resolution on intensified cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States.

14 November 1996

Press Release
GA/9165

COUNTRIES ARE URGED TO BACK OBJECTIVES OF PEACE AND COOPERATION IN SOUTH ATLANTIC, AVOIDING ACTIONS THAT COULD CAUSE TENSION

19961114 Assembly Also Seeks Stronger Links between United Nations And Islamic Conference; Makes Appointments to Six Financial Bodies