Press Release


SG/SM/5889
2 February 1996


Press Release
SG/SM/5889


SECRETARY-GENERAL STRESSES NEED FOR NIGER'S RETURN TO DEMOCRACY AND RULE OF LAW

19960202 The following is a statement attributable to the Spokesman for Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali:

The Secretary-General received the Permanent Representative of Niger this morning. The Ambassador requested the meeting, on instructions from the authorities in place, to brief the Secretary-General on recent developments in Niger.

DH/2072
1 February 1996


Press Release
DH/2072


DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 1 February 1996

19960201 * Italian Ambassador says proposals to enlarge Security Council should consider interests, aspirations and potential contribution of all non-permanent Members.

* Secretary-General deplores loss of life in Sri-Lanka bombing.