Report of High Representative Discussed in Security Council; Changes in Belgrade Welcomed, But Vigilance Said to Remain Essential
GENEVA, 26 October (UN Information Service) -- The United Nations Compensation Commission has today commenced the third phase of payments by making available a total of $1,275,020,540.47 to 38 governments and one international organization for distribution to 1,538 successful claimants.
Law of Sea Debate Begins; Conservation, Marine Pollution, Unregulated Fishing, Piracy on High Seas among Issues Discussed
This is the text of a statement today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
The Secretary-General has been following, with great concern, the latest developments in Côte dIvoire.
High debt burdens continued to be a critical obstacle to poverty reduction in many developing countries, the representative of Canada told the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) as it met this afternoon to continue its consideration of macroeconomic policy questions.
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On page 4 of Press Release SC/6939 issued on 25 October, the name of the representative of Rwanda was printed incorrectly. It should read JOSEPH MUTABOBA (Rwanda).
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Regional Conventional Arms Control, Landmine Convention, Middle East Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Among Issues Addressed
