The Security Council this morning renewed the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) for a further six months, until 30 November. The UNDOF was established in May 1974 to supervise the ceasefire and the disengagement agreement between Israeli and Syrian forces of 31 May 1974.
In Presidential Statement, Urges India to Refrain from Further Tests
The Security Council this morning deplored the three underground nuclear tests conducted by India on 11 May and the two further tests conducted on 13 May despite overwhelming international concern and protests.
By Resolution 1167 (1998), Adopted Unanimously, Council Calls for Vigorous Efforts to Implement General Agreement
Expressing concern at the precarious security situation in some parts of Tajikistan, the Security Council this morning decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) for a further six months, until 15 November.
Three Additional Judges To Be Elected as Soon As Possible, by Resolution 1166 (1998), Adopted Unanimously
In Press Statement, Council President Says Peace Process not yet Irreversible, Critical Problems Remain
The following statement was read to the press this morning by the President of the Security Council, Njuguna M. Mahugu (Kenya):
The following was issued today by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1160 (1998), which imposed an arms embargo on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, pending action to resolve the crisis in Kosovo:
