Security Council

12 September 1997

Press Release
SC/6418

SECURITY COUNCIL ALTERS DURATION OF PERIODS AUTHORIZED IN JUNE UNDER IRAQ 'OIL-FOR-FOOD' ARRANGEMENT

19970912 Resolution 1129 (1997), Adopted by 14-0-1 Vote, Retains Overall Period of 180 Days from 8 June for Sales To Meet Humanitarian Needs

12 September 1997

Press Release
SC/6416

SECURITY COUNCIL ADOPTS REPORT TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY

19970912

The Security Council this morning adopted its fifty-second report to the General Assembly, covering the period from 16 June 1996 to 15 June 1997. The report, produced as a guide to the Council's activities during the 12-month period, will be submitted to the General Assembly in accordance with provisions of the United Nations Charter.

12 September 1997

Press Release
SC/6417

SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MANDATE ON UNMOT UNTIL 15 NOVEMBER

19970912

The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) for a period of two months, until 15 November.

29 August 1997

Press Release
SC/6415

NEW CHAIRMEN OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY BODIES IN SEPTEMBER

19970829 In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following new Chairmen of United Nations security bodies will take office on 1 September:

Security Council

Bill Richardson (United States) succeeds Sir John Weston (United Kingdom) as President of the Security Council.

Military Staff Committee

28 August 1997

Press Release
SC/6414

SECURITY COUNCIL SAYS UNITA, ENDANGERING ANGOLA PEACE PROCESS, MUST LIVE UP TO TERMS OF AGREEMENTS REACHED

19970828 Resolution 1127 Lists Comprehensive Measures To Be Taken Unless Compliance with Lusaka Protocol Is Confirmed by 30 September

27 August 1997

Press Release
SC/6413

SECURITY COUNCIL ACTS ON RECOMMENDATION FROM SECRETARY-GENERAL ON PROCEEDINGS OF INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL FOR FORMER YUGOSLAVIA

19970827 By Resolution 1126 (1997), Terms of Three Retiring Judges Are Extended So They May Complete Adjudication of 'Complex Case'

21 August 1997

Press Release
SC/6412
IK/224

IRAQ SANCTIONS COMMITTEE ADOPTS FURTHER MEASURES TO EXPEDITE PROCESSING OF HUMANITARIAN SUPPLIES TO IRAQ

19970821 The following was issued today by the Iraq Sanctions Committee:

On 20 August, the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait approved the following suggestions by its Secretariat:

14 August 1997

Press Release
SC/6410

SECURITY COUNCIL MARKS WITHDRAWAL OF MULTINATIONAL FORCE FROM ALBANIA; NEED FOR CONTINUING GLOBAL SUPPORT IS NOTED

19970814 Operation Seen as Good Example of Timely and Effective Action for Protection of International Peace and Security

14 August 1997

Press Release
SC/6411

SECURITY COUNCIL NOTES WITH APPRECIATION SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF MULTINATIONAL PROTECTION FORCE IN ALBANIA

19970814 Presidential Statement Encourages Support For Albania's Economic, Social, Institutional Rehabilitation

13 August 1997

Press Release
SC/6409

SECURITY COUNCIL ASKS PARTIES TO CONFLICT IN CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE TO HALT ALL ACTS OF VIOLENCE IMMEDIATELY

19970813 Presidential Statement Underlines Need To Respect Ceasefire Agreement, Resolve Crisis