Call for Support for Lusaka Agreement, Speedy Establishment of UN Peacekeeping Mission
Adopts Resolution 1286 (2000) Unanimously; Secretary-General Warns Council of Humanitarian Catastrophe
Thematic Debates Held on Children and Armed Conflict, Situation of Africa and Post-Conflict Peace-Building
Noting with concern the shortfall in funding for refugee and internally displaced persons in Africa, the Security Council this morning called on the international community to provide such programmes with the necessary financial resources, taking into account the substantial needs in the continent.
The Security Council this morning authorized the United Nations Observer Mission in Prevlaka (UNMOP) to continue monitoring the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula until 15 July.
The Security Council met this morning in an open debate on the impact of AIDS on peace and security in Africa. The debate marked the first time that the Council has discussed a health issue as a threat to peace and security. The meeting, which lasted for more than seven hours, was addressed by over 40 speakers.
In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following are the new Chairmen of the United Nations security bodies for January:
Security Council
Richard Holbrooke (United States) succeeds Sir Jeremy Greenstock (United Kingdom) as President of the Security Council.
Military Staff Committee
