Press Release

19 July 1996

Press Release
SG/SM/6022

SECRETARY-GENERAL DEEPLY SADDENED AT DEATHS OF SUDANESE REFUGEES IN ATTACKS ON REFUGEE CAMP IN NORTHERN UGANDA

19960719 Condemns Wanton Murder and Destruction, Urges Uganda to Reinforce Safety Measures

Following is the text of a statement attributable to the Spokesman for Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali:

19 July 1996

Press Release
ECOSOC/5675

RESPONSIBILITY OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IS TO SAVE LIVES, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL IS TOLD

19960719 Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Says Contemporary Humanitarian Crises Originate in Lack of Development

18 July 1996

Press Release
ECOSOC/5674

18 July 1996

Press Release
DH/2188

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 18 July 1996

19960718 * Secretary-General emphasizes need for people-centred development.

* Iraqi distribution plan approved, says UN Spokesman.

* Regional Commissions urged to adopt more comprehensive approach.

* UN International Police Task Force receives more threats.

* "Friends of Rapid Reaction" offer operational headquarters to help UN speed deployment.

18 July 1996

Press Release
HR/4299

18 July 1996

Press Release
ECOSOC/5673

DRAFT ON UN DECLARATION ON CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY IN TRANSNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES INTRODUCED IN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL

19960718 Discussion on Regional Cooperation Matters Continues

17 July 1996

Press Release
ECOSOC/5672

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL CONCLUDES CONSIDERATION OF NATURAL DISASTER REDUCTION DECADE

19960717 Begins Consideration of Regional Cooperation

17 July 1996

Press Release
DH/2187

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 17 July 1996

19960717 * Assembly President appeals to all States to observe 'Olympic Truce' during Atlanta Olympiad.

* Draft resolution on collaboration between UN system and Bretton Woods institutions introduced to Security Council.

* Iraqis less cooperative than was hoped for, says UNSCOM Executive Chairman.

17 July 1996

Press Release
PAL/1832

17 July 1996

Press Release
ECOSOC/5671

ECOSOC ADOPTS RESOLUTION STRESSING NEED FOR ACCELERATED INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TO CHALLENGES OF ACTION PROGRAMME OF CAIRO POPULATION CONFERENCE

19960717 Also Considers Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS, Disaster Reduction Decade; Draft Resolution on Israeli Settlements in Palestinian Territory Introduced