SG/SM/5877
18 January 1996
The United Nations operation in Somalia, the first time peace-keepers ventured into a failed State, was one of the most complex and intensely debated in the Organization's history.
* Canada will not participate in renewed UNAMIR and will withdraw its contingent; says Security Council has not absorbed lessons from recent peace-keeping operations.
* Secretary-General estimates cost of UNTAES for initial six months will be approximately $128.5 million.
* Resumed session of Review Conference on Conventional Weapons to focus on technical considerations of land-mines.