Press Release

29 October 1996

Press Release
GA/9144

GENERAL ASSEMBLY STRESSES NEED FOR FULL IRAQI COOPERATION WITH IAEA, AS IT ADOPTS TEXT ON WORK OF AGENCY BY 141-2-8 VOTE

19961029 Assembly Also Approves Credentials of 123 Member States, Defers Decision on Credentials of Representative of Afghanistan

29 October 1996

Press Release
GA/L/3010

UNIVERSALITY OF INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT REQUIRES PARTICIPATION OF ALL STATES IN PREPARATORY PROCESS

19961029 General Assembly Should Help Developing Countries Send Experts to Preparatory Committee Meetings, Sixth Committee Told

29 October 1996

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GA/EF/2737

29 October 1996

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SG/SM/6099
CA/123

SECRETARY-GENERAL GREATLY CONCERNED ABOUT 19 OCTOBER KIDNAPPING IN GUATEMALA CITY

19961029 The following was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali:

29 October 1996

Press Release
GA/9145

GENERAL ASSEMBLY HEARS OF FRUSTRATION AT LACK OF PROGRESS IN THREE-YEAR EFFORT TOWARDS REFORM OF SECURITY COUNCIL

19961029 Many Options Said to be Under Review; Increased Membership, Use of Veto, Allocation of Permanent Seats at Centre of Debate

29 October 1996

Press Release
GA/SHC/3369

LARGE NUMBER OF RESERVATIONS TO WOMEN'S ANTI-DISCRIMINATION CONVENTION CAUSE FOR CONCERN, SAY SPEAKERS IN THIRD COMMITTEE

19961029 Debate Continues on Advancement of Women; Draft Text Introduced on African Institute for Crime Prevention

29 October 1996

Press Release
GA/EF/2738

CENTRE FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS NEEDS FINANCIAL SUPPORT, ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL COMMITTEE TOLD

19961029

Necessary to Meet Human Settlements Conference Responsibilities; Assistant Secretary-General Introduces Istanbul Conference Report

29 October 1996

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SG/SM/6100
WOM/923

SECRETARY-GENERAL COMMENDS 20-YEAR ACTIVITIES OF UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR WOMEN

19961029 Awards Presented to Three Grass-Roots Organizations Said to Symbolise Commitment of World Body to Improve Lives of Families, Communities, Nations

28 October 1996

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ICEF/1834
WFP/1038

GRAVE CONCERN EXPRESSED OVER DETERIORATING CONDITIONS IN IRAQ

19961028 In Joint Statement, DHA, UNICEF, WFP Call For Urgent Contributions to United Nations Humanitarian Programme for Iraq

28 October 1996

Press Release
GA/L/3009

SECURITY COUNCIL POWER TO INVOKE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT COULD UNDERMINE ITS INDEPENDENCE, SIXTH COMMITTEE TOLD

19961028 Legal Committee Begins Considering Report Of Preparatory Committee on Establishment of Court