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  • 1 January 1999 View: S/PRST/1999/2

    Abstract: This presidential statement strongly condemned the massacre of Kosovo Albanians on 15 January, as reported by the OSCE Kosovo Verification Mission.

  • 28 December 1998 View: S/1998/1226

    Abstract: This was a report of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia.

  • 22 December 1998 View: S/1999/116

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General to the Security Council forwarding a letter addressed to him by President Ange-Félix Patassé concerning the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA).

  • 22 December 1998 View: S/RES/1217

    Abstract: This resolution welcomed the establishment of a civil affairs branch for UNFICYP.

  • 21 December 1998 View: S/RES/1216

    Abstract: This resolution welcomed and approved the mandate of an ECOWAS interposition force in support of a peace agreement in Guinea-Bissau.

  • 22 February 1999 View: S/PV.3980

    Abstract: This was a debate on the protection of civilians.

  • 18 February 1999 View: S/PRST/1999/7

    Abstract: This was a presidential statement on the situation in the Central African Republic.

  • 17 February 1999 View: S/1999/165

    Abstract: This note emphasised that all Council members be allowed to participate fully in the preparation of Council resolutions and presidential statements.

  • 12 February 1999 View: S/PRST/1999/6

    Abstract: This was the Council's first thematic decision on protection of civilians.

  • 12 February 1999 View: S/1999/171

    Abstract: This was a report of the Secretary-General on the enhancement of African peacekeeping capacity.

  • 12 February 1999 View: S/PV.3977

    Abstract: This was a debate on the protection of civilians.

  • 9 February 1999 View: S/1999/132

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Charge d'Affaires A.I. of the Central African Republic to the Security Council transmitting a letter from President Ange-Félix Patassé.

  • 30 January 1999 View: S/1999/100

    Abstract: This was a note by the president of the Council announcing the establishment of three panels tasked to provide a comprehensive review on UN approaches to Iraq.

  • 29 January 1999 View: S/1999/92

    Abstract: This note by the President of the Security Council indicated the Council's determination to improve the work of sanctions committees and listed a series of practical proposals to this effect.

  • 29 January 1999 View: S/1999/98

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on the January visit of his Special Envoy to the Central African Republic, Hédi Annabi, in which he recommended an extension of the UN mission in the Central African Republic until August 1999, subject to a determination that the Government of the Central African Republic had made adequate process in carrying out reforms.

  • 29 January 1999 View: S/PRST/1999/5

    Abstract: This presidential statement welcomed decisions of the foreign ministers of the Contact Group (France, Germany, Italy, Russia, the United Kingdom and United States) subsequent to their meeting in London on 29 January 1999, which aimed to reach a political settlement between the parties and to establish a framework and timetable for that purpose.

  • 21 January 1999 View: S/PV.3968

    Abstract: This was a debate on humanitarian activities relevant to the Security Council.

  • 6 March 1999 View: S/1999/389

    Abstract: This was a report by the Special Rapporteur of the CHR on the situation in Iraq.

  • 3 March 1999 View: S/1999/233

    Abstract: This letter from the President of the Security Council welcomed the Secretary-General's proposal.

  • 26 February 1999 View: S/1999/232

    Abstract: This letter from the Secretary-General included the proposal to establish the UN Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau.

  • 26 February 1999 View: S/RES/1230

    Abstract: This resolution extended the UN Mission in the Central African Republic mandate until 15 November 1999 and announced the Council's intention to close the mission by that date, and to review the mandate every 45 days on the basis of reports by the Secretary-General on the implementation of commitments made by the Central African Republic president.

  • 25 February 1999 View: S/1999/201

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution on the situation in the Former Yugoslavia which was vetoed by China to protest the former's diplomatic recognition of Taiwan.

  • Abstract: This was the resumption of a debate on the protection of civilians.

  • 7 June 1999 View: S/1999/655

    Abstract: This was a letter from Zivadin Jovanovic, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, relative to the acceptance by the Yugoslav Government of the AhtisaariChernomyrdin document on a peaceful solution for Kosovo and Metohija and the adoption of a relevant resolution by the Security Council.

  • 7 June 1999 View: S/1999/649

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Permanent Representative of Germany to the UN outlined the terms offered to the government of the FRY to cease NATO hostilities.

  • 27 May 1999 View: S/PRST/1999/16

    Abstract: This presidential statement raised concerns about the gross violations of the arms embargo.

  • 14 May 1999 View: S/PV.4003

    Abstract: The Council called for access for humanitarian relief operations to aid Kosovar refugees and internally displaced people.

  • 14 May 1999 View: S/RES/1239

    Abstract: This resolution called for access for humanitarian relief operations to aid refugees and IDPs.

  • 6 April 1999 View: S/RES/1233

    Abstract: This resolution supported the decision of the Secretary-General to establish the UN Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau.

  • 31 March 1999 View: S/1999/362

    Abstract: This report noted limited progress in the talks between the Taliban and other factions, but that the talks themselves were a positive sign.

  • 30 March 1999 View: S/1999/356

    Abstract: This was the report from the three panels on Iraq.

  • 26 March 1999 View: S/PV.3989

    Abstract: The Council rejected by a vote of twelve to three the demand for the cessation of the use of force by NATO.

  • 26 March 1999 View: S/1999/328

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution noting international laws regarding airspace.

  • 24 March 1999 View: S/PV.3988

    Abstract: This was a Council discussion regarding the NATO strikes which revealed deep splits in the Council: some states condemned the strikes as the unilateral use of force violating the UN Charter, while others supported the action as a humanitarian intervention to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.

  • 22 March 1999 View: E/CN.4/1999/129

    Abstract: This note verbale included the Permanent Mission of Myanmar's response to reports of human rights violations.

  • 21 June 1999 View: S/1999/698

    Abstract: This report noted the unwillingness of the Taliban to take part in any peace talks and the cyclical outbreak of hostilities every spring.

  • 12 June 1999 View: S/1999/672

    Abstract: This was a report on UNMIK

  • 11 June 1999 View: S/RES/1246

    Abstract: This resolution established the UN Mission in East Timor (UNAMET).

  • 10 June 1999 View: S/PV.4011

    Abstract: This was a Council discussion regarding the passage of resolution 1244.

  • Abstract: This was a Council discussion regarding the passage of resolution 1244.

  • 10 June 1999 View: S/RES/1244

    Abstract: This resolution authorised NATO to secure and enforce the withdrawal of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia forces from Kosovo and established UNMIK.

  • 7 June 1999 View: S/1999/648

    Abstract: This letter contained the Interim Agreement for Peace and Self-Government in Kosovo (The Rambouillet Accords) which called for a new constitution for Kosovo that respects the territorial integrity of FRY while simultaneously establishing the principles of democratic self-government for three years until final status of Kosovo is determined.

  • 6 August 1999 View: S/RES/1258

    Abstract: This resolution authorised the deployment of 90 military observers to the DRC.

  • 30 July 1999 View: S/1999/836

    Abstract: This was the seventh report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone.

  • 12 July 1999 View: S/1999/779

    Abstract: This report gave an update of the situation on the ground, and outlined a detailed plan for the operation of UNMIK and the management of Kosovo.

  • 8 July 1999 View: S/PRST/1999/21

    Abstract: This was a presidential statement on post-conflict peacebuilding in which the Council recognised the direct impact of small arms on conflicts and their role in destabilisation of post-conflict situations.

  • 29 June 1999 View: A/54/155

    Abstract: This was a report on the problem of ammunition and explosives.

  • 29 June 1999 View: S/RES/1251

    Abstract: This resolution expressed concern about the military build-up on both sides.

  • 29 June 1999 View: S/RES/1250

    Abstract: This resolution called upon the two leaders to resume negotiations under the auspices of the Secretary-General and committing to a set of principles.

  • 22 June 1999 View: S/1999/812

    Abstract: This letter includes the Tashkent Declaration publicly committed members of the "six-plus-two" group not to provide military support to any Afghan party and to prevent the use of their respective territories for such purposes.

  • 8 September 1999 View: S/1999/957

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General report on the protection of civilians.

  • 30 August 1999 View: S/RES/1261

    Abstract: This resolution condemned targeting of children in situations of armed conflict, urged parties to armed conflict to take into consideration protection of children and urged states to facilitate DDR.

  • Abstract: During the resumption of the meeting, the Council heard from numerous states calling to end outside interference in Afghanistan and for access for humanitarian aid.

  • Abstract: This was the resumption of a meeting on children and armed conflict.

  • 25 August 1999 View: S/PV.4037

    Abstract: This was an open debate on children and armed conflict.

  • 19 August 1999 View: A/54/258

    Abstract: This note contained a report of the group of governmental experts on small arms.

  • 30 September 1999 View: S/PV.4049 (Resumption 2)

    Abstract: This was a two-day meeting on the Secretary General’s report on the causes of conflict in Africa (S/1998/318).

  • 29 September 1999 View: S/PV.4049

    Abstract: This was a two-day meeting on the Secretary General’s report on the causes of conflict in Africa (S/1998/318).

  • 29 September 1999 View: S/PV.4049 (Resumption 1)

    Abstract: This was a two-day meeting on the Secretary General’s report on the causes of conflict in Africa (S/1998/318).

  • 24 September 1999 View: S/PRST/1999/28

    Abstract: This was a statement on small arms. It recognised the availability of small arms as a factor contributing to the intensity and duration of armed conflicts and in undermining peace agreements, and called for effective implementation of arms embargoes imposed by the Council.

  • 24 September 1999 View: S/PV.4048

    Abstract: This was a debate on small arms.

  • 21 September 1999 View: S/1999/994

    Abstract: This report reported the successful meeting of the "six-plus-two," and the associated Tashkent Declaration.

  • 17 September 1999 View: S/RES/1265

    Abstract: This was the Council's first thematic resolution on protection of civilians in armed conflict, condemning targeting of civilians, calling for respect for international humanitarian, refugee and human rights law and expressing willingness to take measures to ensure compliance and to consider how peacekeeping mandates might better address the negative impact of conflict on civilians.

  • 17 September 1999 View: S/PV.4046 (Resumption 2)

    Abstract: This was the second resumption of a debate on the protection of civilians.

  • 17 September 1999 View: S/PV.4046 (Resumption 1)

    Abstract: This was the resumption of a debate on the protection of civilians.

  • 16 September 1999 View: S/PV.4046

    Abstract: This was a debate on the protection of civilians, High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, was invited for the first time to address the Council in an open debate.

  • 16 September 1999 View: S/1999/987

    Abstract: This report noted some progress in the establishment of the Kosovo Transition Council, but there was still a difficult security situation and continued violence, particularly against minorities.

  • 15 September 1999 View: S/RES/1264

    Abstract: This resolution authorised the International Force for East Timor (INTERFET).

  • 14 September 1999 View: S/1999/976

    Abstract: This was the report of the Security Council mission to Jakarta and Dili, from 8 to 12 September 1999.

  • 19 October 1999 View: S/RES/1269

    Abstract: This resolution condemned all acts, methods and practices of terrorism as criminal and unjustified and calls upon all States to cooperate with each other to prevent and suppress terrorist acts.