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Press Release


SC/6684
27 May 1999


Press Release
SC/6684


SECURITY COUNCIL EXPRESSES ALARM AT SERIOUS DETERIORATION OF SITUATION IN SOMALIA

19990527 Presidential Statement Condemns Attacks on Civilians, Calls on States to Observe Arms Embargo Imposed in 1992

The Security Council this afternoon expressed its alarm at the serious deterioration in the political, military and humanitarian situation in Somalia and concern at the reports of increasing external interference there.