Press Release

2 August 1999

Press Release
DC/2655

30 July 1999

Press Release
SC/6708

SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MISSION IN GEORGIA UNTIL 31 JANUARY 2000

19990730

Resolution 1255 (1999) Adopted Unanimously

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

29 July 1999

Press Release
SG/SM/7082

SECRETARY-GENERAL, ADDRESSING GLOBAL FORUM ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, STRESSES NEED FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO MANAGE GLOBALIZATION SO THAT ALL CAN BENEFIT

19990729 Kofi Annan Says Forum Can Be Excellent Vehicle for Carrying Work of Mahbub ul Haq

Following is the text of opening remarks by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the First Global Forum on Human Development, in New York today:

29 July 1999

Press Release
SC/6705

CHAIRMAN OF SECURITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED TO MONITOR SANCTIONS AGAINST UNITA BRIEFS COUNCIL ON RECENT TRIP TO EUROPE, ALGERIA

19990729 Describes Talks Held with Diamond Industry in Effort To Reduce Diamond Revenues of UNITA Leader Jonas Savimbi

29 July 1999

Press Release
SG/SM/7083

SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES SHOCK AT ASSASSINATION OF TAMIL LIBERATION FRONT LEADER IN SRI LANKA

19990729 This statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

29 July 1999

Press Release
SG/2058
AFR/161