SG/SM/6293
1 August 1997
In progress at UNHQ
Press Release
L/2837
1 August 1997
Press Release
L/2837
GA/9287
31 July 1997
Press Release
GA/9287
ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT EXPRESSES HORROR OVER BOMBING IN JERUSALEM, EMPHASIZES NEED TO REACH OUT FOR PEACE
19970731Following is a statement made this morning in the General Assembly by Assembly President Razali Ismail (Malaysia):
As President of the General Assembly, I must express shock and horror over the deaths and injuries as a result of the bombing in Jerusalem. Our heart must go to the bereaved and we extend our condolences.
SC/6404
31 July 1997
Press Release
SC/6404
NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN AUGUST
19970731 In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following new Chairmen of United Nations security bodies will take office on 1 August:Security Council
Sir John Weston (United Kingdom) succeeds Peter Osvald (Sweden) as President of the Security Council.
Military Staff Committee
DCF/308
31 July 1997
Press Release
DCF/308
UKRAINE CALLS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AD HOC COMMITTEE ON ANTI-PERSONNEL LAND-MINES IN DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE
19970731 (Delayed in transmission; reissued as received)GENEVA, 29 July (UN Information Service) -- Ukraine this morning called for the establishment of a negotiating committee on anti-personnel land-mines within the Conference on Disarmament.
IK/223
31 July 1997
Press Release
IK/223
SC/6406
IRAQ SANCTIONS COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF NEW ENTRY SITE FOR HUMANITARIAN GOODS, AT IRAQI/SYRIAN BORDER
19970731 The following was issued today by the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) (the Iraq Sanctions Committee):GA/9288
31 July 1997
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GA/9288
SC/6405
31 July 1997
Press Release
SC/6405
SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MANDATE OF OBSERVER MISSION IN GEORGIA FOR SIX MONTHS, UNTIL 31 JANUARY 1998
19970731 Resolution 1124, Adopted Unanimously, Urges Continuation Of Direct Dialogue among Parties to Conflict in Abkhazia, GeorgiaGA/9286
31 July 1997
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GA/9286
ASSEMBLY APPROVES RECOMMENDATIONS IN REPORT OF WORKING GROUP ON STRENGTHENING OF UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM
19970731 Also Extends Mandate of United Nations Component Of Haiti Mission, Adopts Resolutions on Guatemala, El SalvadorORG/1244
31 July 1997
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ORG/1244
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS OF UNITED NATIONS BODIES IN AUGUST
19970731 The following is a tentative list of United Nations meetings scheduled to be held beginning in August, including major meetings of intergovernmental organizations related to the United Nations:Meetings continued from previous month: