Press Release

3 August 1999

Press Release
PI/1161
TAD/1890

3 August 1999

Press Release
SC/6709

SECURITY COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW REPRESENTATIVE FOR BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, REAFFIRMING IMPORTANCE OF ROLE IN PEACE IMPLEMENTATION

19990803 Resolution 1256 (1999), Adopted Unanimously, Also Cites Coordination of Assistance from Civilian Organizations and Agencies

2 August 1999

Press Release
SG/SM/7085

SECRETARY-GENERAL'S STATEMENT ON RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN INDIA

19990802 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General was shocked to hear of this morning's tragic railway accident in India. He deeply regrets the heavy loss of life, and shares the grief of the many afflicted families.

2 August 1999

Press Release
SG/SM/7086

SECRETARY-GENERAL, CONCERNED OVER LOSS OF LIFE CAUSED BY CONFLICT IN COLOMBIA, URGES DIALOGUE AND NEGOTIATION, ENCOURAGES PROTECTION OF CIVILIAN POPULATION

19990802 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan:

2 August 1999

Press Release
DC/2655

30 July 1999

Press Release
SC/6706

NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN AUGUST

19990730

In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following are the new Chairmen of the United Nations security bodies for August:

Security Council

Martin Andjaba (Namibia) succeeds Hasmy Agam (Malaysia) as President of the Security Council.

Military Staff Committee

30 July 1999

Press Release
SG/SM/7084

SECRETARY-GENERAL URGES END TO 'DECADE OF HATRED AND SUFFERING' IN BALKANS, NOTES ROLE FOR UN IN NEW PATH TOWARDS PROSPERITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

19990730

Message to Stability Pact Summit Speaks of 'Too Many False Dawns' -- Time Now Ripe for Efforts towards Democracy, Economic Development

30 July 1999

Press Release
SC/6707

SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MISSION IN LEBANON UNTIL 31 JANUARY 2000

19990730

Resolution 1254 (1999) Adopted Unanimously

The Security Council this afternoon extended the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for six months until 31 January 2000.

30 July 1999

Press Release
L/2930

PREPARATORY COMMISSION IS TOLD JUDGES OF INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT SHOULD HAVE ROLE IN FRAMING RULES OF EVIDENCE

19990730

Experience of Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia Is Cited; President Says Election of Judges Should Precede Adoption of Procedures

30 July 1999

Press Release
SC/6708

SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MISSION IN GEORGIA UNTIL 31 JANUARY 2000

19990730

Resolution 1255 (1999) Adopted Unanimously