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SOC/NAR/736
24 April 1996


Press Release
SOC/NAR/736


COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS CONCLUDES DISCUSSION ON CROP REDUCTION STRATEGIES

19960424 (Reproduced as received from the UN Information Service.)

Vienna, 23 April -- The Commission on Narcotic Drugs this afternoon concluded its discussion on crop reduction, hearing three speakers.

DC/2551
24 April 1996


Press Release
DC/2551


DISARMAMENT COMMISSION FAILS TO ACHIEVE CONSENSUS ON THIRD AGENDA ITEM

19960424

The Disarmament Commission, acknowledging its inability to achieve consensus on a third agenda item, yesterday afternoon approved a modified agenda for its 1996 substantive session which included only two specific items, namely, international arms transfers and an exchange of views on the proposed fourth special session of the Assembly devoted to disarmament.