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SC/6661
31 March 1999


Press Release
SC/6661


NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN APRIL

19990331 In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following are the new Chairmen of the United Nations security bodies for April:

Security Council

Alain Dejammet (France) succeeds Qin Huasun (China) as President of the Security Council.

Military Staff Committee

SC/6659
26 March 1999


Press Release
SC/6659


SECURITY COUNCIL REJECTS DEMAND FOR CESSATION OF USE OF FORCE AGAINST FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA

19990326 Russian Federation, Sponsor of Resolution, Says Those Voting against Text Place Themselves in Situation of Lawlessness

The Security Council this morning rejected a demand for the immediate cessation of the use of force against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the urgent resumption of negotiations.

SC/6658
25 March 1999


Press Release
SC/6658


PRESS STATEMENT BY SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON SITUATION IN ANGOLA

19990325 Following is a statement to press on the situation in Angola issued today by the President of the Security Council:

-- Council members expressed their continuing concern at the serious deterioration of the political, military and humanitarian situation in Angola;