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Abstract: This was a presidential statement laying out basic principles for the role of peacekeeping missions in mine clearance.
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Abstract: This note outlined procedures for deleting items from the Council's list of matters of which it was seized.
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Abstract: This was Graça Machel's report on children and armed conflict.
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Abstract: This note indicated that the Council would delete from its list of matters of which it was seized any item not taken up in the previous five years, unless a member state objected.
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Abstract: This resolution strengthened sanctions in connection with Sudan.
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Abstract: This was an orientation debate on demining as part of peacekeeping, organised by Germany.
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Abstract: This was a letter from Germany proposing a seven-point action programme including the adoption of a global ban on anti-personnel landmines.
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Abstract: This included guidelines for international arms transfers.
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Abstract: This resolution emphasised the importance of full compliance by Iraq with its obligations to permit immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to UNSCOM to any site, and found unacceptable any attempts by Iraq to deny access to any such site.
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Abstract: This resolution imposed sanctions in connection with Sudan.
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Abstract: This was an orientation debate on the Middle East organised by the Chilean presidency.
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Abstract: This was an orientation debate on Afghanistan organised by the Chilean presidency.
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Abstract: The Council discussed the threat to international peace and security presented by the conflict in Afghanistan, and the relationship of the conflict to certain groups from Pakistan, the lack of central governing authority, and the production of narcotics.
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Abstract: This resolution called on all parties in Afghanistan to stop fighting, and engage in political dialogue. The Council also denounced the discrimination against girls and women.
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Abstract: This resolution created a UN human rights office.
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Abstract: This was a day long open debate in which the Council was addressed by representatives from neighbouring states to Afghanistan, among others, about the worsening situation in Afghanistan, and the involvement of troops from Pakistan in the conflict.
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Abstract: In this statement, the Council requested to be kept regularly informed into progress on investigations of violations at Srebrenica.
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Abstract: This presidential statement expressed grave concern at the situation in Afghanistan, the violation of the UN compound, and expressed dismay at the brutal execution of former President Mohammad Najibullah.
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Abstract: The Council agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/1996/40).
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Abstract: This was the addendum Graça Machel's report on children and armed conflict.
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Abstract: This was on security of UN operations.
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Abstract: Was a draft resolution on the situation in Guatemala which was vetoed by China to protest the former's diplomatic recognition of Taiwan.
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Abstract: This was a report of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia.
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Abstract: This resolution invited the Council to establish consultative mechanisms to address the impact of sanctions as well as to enhance the effectiveness and transparency of the sanctions committees.
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Abstract: This resolution contained the authorisation of the establishment of a multinational stabilisation force (SFOR).
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Abstract: This resolution recommended that the Secretary-General appoint for a period of three years a Special Representative on the impact of armed conflict on children.
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Abstract: This resolution outlined measures to curb the illicit transfer and use of conventional arms.
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Abstract: The Council welcomed the offers made by member states concerning the establishment for humanitarian purposes of a temporary multinational force to facilitate the immediate return of humanitarian organizations and the effective delivery by civilian relief organizations of humanitarian aid to alleviate the immediate suffering of displaced persons, refugees and civilians at risk in eastern Zaire.
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Abstract: This was a report by the Special Rapporteur of the CHR on the human rights situation in former Yugoslavia, covering human rights situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina following the elections as well as the situation of human rights in the former Yugoslavia.
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Abstract: This was a periodic report on the situation of human rights in the former Yugoslavia submitted by the Special Rapporteur of the CHR on human rights situation in former Yugoslavia.
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Abstract: The Council adopted resolution 1076 unanimously and called on states not to interfere in Afghanistan's internal affairs.
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Abstract: This is a note of the Secretary-General proposing the appointment of Mary Robinson (Ireland) as High Commissioner for Human Rights, for a term of office of four years.
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Abstract: This note indicated that the Council agreed to make modifications to the format of its annual report and attach assessments of the Council's work by presidents during the reporting period that would be informational and not necessarily reflect the views of the Council.
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Abstract: This PRST called on all parties to cooperate with UNSMA.
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Abstract: This was the second resumption of a meeting about Afghanistan and the Taliban.
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Abstract: This is the first resumption of extended meetings about Afghanistan and the Taliban, during which the Council called on the warring factions to stop fighting and for states to halt supplies of weapons to Afghanistan.
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Abstract: This resolution authorised the use of force by a multinational protection force in Albania (Operation Alba).
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Abstract: In this letter the Secretary-general appointed James Baker as Personal Envoy to Western Sahara.
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Abstract: This resolution authorised Inter-African Mission to monitor the implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB) peacekeeping.
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Abstract: This was a letter from President Angé-Felix Patassé to the Secretary-General requesting the Council to authorise the members of the Inter-African Mission to Support the Bangui Agreements to carry out their operations under Chapter VII.
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Abstract: This meeting was on Sierra Leone.
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Abstract: This presidential statement expressed support for the OAU decision to appeal to ECOWAS leaders for support for the Sierra Leonean government.
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Abstract: This presidential statement called on warring parties to return to the negotiating table.
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Abstract: During this meeting, it was agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/1997/35).
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Abstract: This letter transmitted an ECOWAS communiqué in connection with the conflict in Sierra Leone.
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Abstract: This resolution authorised the use of force by a multinational protection force in Albania (Operation Alba).
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Abstract: During this meeting the General Assembly approved the appointment of Mary Robinson of Ireland as High Commissioner for Human Rights for a four-year term of office.
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Abstract: This statement was on protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations.
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Abstract: This report noted the heavy fighting between factions and suggested that any solution would not be forthcoming from a military quarter.
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Abstract: This resolution expressed its firm intention to impose travel bans on Iraqi officials obstructing UN inspections.
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Abstract: This resolution was on Sierra Leone and imposed an embargo on diamonds and petroleum.
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Abstract: This was the first ministerial-level debate on the situation in Africa.
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Abstract: This presidential statement noted that addressing the challenges of conflict in Africa required a comprehensive approach and called on the Secretary-General to produce a report to address the issue.
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Abstract: This was a letter from the permanent representative of Argentina addressed to the president of the Security Council that served as a background paper for the 25 September 1997 ministerial-level debate on Africa.
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Abstract: This report noted the continued heavy fighting in Afghanistan and the appointment of Lakhdar Brahimi as the Secretary-General's Special Envoy.
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Abstract: This resolution strengthened sanctions in connection with Angola.
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Abstract: This was the report of the Panel of Governmental Experts on Small Arms.
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Abstract: This presidential statement called on all states to stop supplying the warring parties in Afghanistan with weapons and ammunition, and requested support for the UN mission (UNSMA).
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Abstract: It was agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/1997/55).
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Abstract: This resolution was on safety and security of humanitarian personne.
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Abstract: This resolution noted that Aung San Suu Kyi was allowed to travel to peacefully conduct normal political activities.
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Abstract: This was the Kyoto Protocol to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
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Abstract: This resolution requested the Secretary-General to assist and provide such services as may be necessary to fulfil the tasks entrusted to him by the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty.
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Abstract: This report noted that a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan remains elusive.
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Abstract: This resolution determined that six US nationals working as UN inspectors expelled by Iraq was unacceptable and warned of serious consequences.
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Abstract: This resolution authorised for three months, under Chapter VII, the Member States participating in the Inter-African Mission to Support the Bangui Agreements and those states providing logistical support to ensure the security of their personnel with expenses borne on a voluntary basis.
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Abstract: This resolution strengthened sanctions in connection with Angola.
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Abstract: This was Costa Rica's assessment of its December 1997 presidency of the Council, containing a "Position paper on working methods of the Security Council".
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Abstract: This resolution established United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic.
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Abstract: This report noted the efforts made by UNSMA over the winter to bring together warring factions in Afghanistan, but deplored the continuing supply of arms from foreign parties to all sides.