Security Council

19 March 1999

Press Release
SC/6654

SECURITY COUNCIL HEARS 31 SPEAKERS IN OPEN MEETING ON CONFLICT IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

19990319 Human Rights Minister of Democratic Republic Says Presence of Rwandan, Ugandan Troops Sole Obstacle to Peace

11 March 1999

Press Release
SC/6653

SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS SIERRA LEONE MISSION UNTIL 13 JUNE, COMMENDS WEST AFRICAN PEACEKEEPING FORCE

19990311 Resolution 1231 (1999, Adopted Unanimously, Condemns Rebel Atrocities, Expresses Concern at Reports of Arms, Mercenaries Supplied from Liberian Territory

27 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6652

SECURITY COUNCIL DEMANDS IMMEDIATE HALT TO HOSTILITIES BETWEEN ETHIOPIA, ERITREA

19990227 Presidential Statement Welcomes Eritrea's Acceptance of OAU Framework Agreement

26 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6651

SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC MISSION UNTIL 15 NOVEMBER

19990226

The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA) until 15 November, and expressed its intention to fully terminate it by that date, after authorizing it to play a supportive role in the presidential elections expected to be completed by the end of October.

26 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6649

NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN MARCH

19990226 In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following are the new Chairmen of the United Nations security bodies for March:

Security Council

Qin Huasun (China) succeeds Robert R. Fowler (Canada) as President of the Security Council.

Military Staff Committee

26 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6650

SECURITY COUNCIL TAKES NOTE OF EXPIRATION TODAY OF MANDATE OF UN OBSERVER MISSION IN ANGOLA

19990226

The Security Council this morning took note that the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) expired today and affirmed that notwithstanding its expiration, the status of forces agreement applicable to the Mission would remain in force until the departure of MONUA's final elements from Angola.

25 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6648

SECURITY COUNCIL FAILS TO EXTEND MANDATE OF UNITED NATIONS PREVENTIVE DEPLOYMENT FORCE IN FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

19990225 Draft Resolution Supported by 13 Members; China Votes Against; Russian Federation Abstains

23 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6647

SECURITY COUNCIL CALLS FOR INTENSIFIED EFFORTS IN TAJIKISTAN TOWARDS 1999 REFERENDUM, ELECTIONS

19990223 Presidential Statement Emphasizes Need for Rapid Implementation of General Peace Agreement

22 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6646

IN CURRENT SECURITY SITUATION, DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, NON-COMBATANTS BLURRED, GERMANY TELLS SECURITY COUNCIL

19990222 Twenty-six Speakers Address Council On Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

18 February 1999

Press Release
SC/6644

SECURITY COUNCIL CALLS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF REFORMS, COMMITMENTS IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

19990218 Presidential Statement Says Presence of UN Mission Linked to Fulfilment of Commitments, Resumption of Political Dialogue