Vol. 26 No. 2, June 1989
Index
- 'A once-in-a-lifetime challenge.' (Diane and Jim Lubin, assigned to United Nations Transition Assistance Group in Namibia)
- 'A unique UN experience.' (United Nations Transition Assistance Group)
- 'Operation Lifeline Sudan' launched: 100,000 lives at stake.
- A question of hearts and minds.
- All the books in the world.
- As the last decade of the twentieth century approaches....
- Culture is also how we live.
- Draft convention on rights of child approved by Human Rights Commission; report on Cuba received, Special Rapporteur for Romania to be named.
- Efforts continue to solve Western Sahara problem.
- Ending the traffic in toxic waste.
- Entire cities built of mud.
- Environmental health could become global concern of 1990s.
- Mandate of Lebanon Force extended.
- Namibia Council says mandate remains 'unfulfilled.' (United Nations Council for Namibia)
- Namibia independence back on track; cease-fire restored after nine-day crisis.
- Narcotic Drugs Commission wants special session to help fight illicit trafficking; stronger funding needed.
- Paris Conference calls for complete ban on chemical weapons; reaffirms validity of 1925 Protocol.
- Population Fund launches major initiatives on Africa, women.
- Preparing the ground for independence.
- Saving the ozone layer.
- Soviet troop withdrawal from Afghanistan completed on time on 15 February 1989; violations of accords alleged by both sides.
- Statistical Commission meets in New York.
- Sunday afternoon in Namibia.
- Talks aimed at final peace settlement between Iran and Iraq continue; UNIIMOG mandate renewed.
- Text deploring downing of Libyan planes vetoed in Security Council; United States calls it 'self-defense.' (vetoed by United States, United Kingdom and France)
- Text deploring Israeli policies in occupied territories vetoed.
- The crisis unfolds.
- The seeds of development aid.
- Trusteeship Council mission observes conditions in Palau.
- UN Committee reports "considerable progress" on anti-mercenary convention.
- UN observers asked to verify Central American peace plan.
- UN Space Committee notes 1988 achievements by nations.
- UN to focus on social impact of alcohol abuse.
- UNAVEM in Angola.
- UNCTAD Board calls for reversal of protectionism.
- UNDP seeking blueprint through the year 2000.
- UNHCR to assist in repatriation of 58,000 Namibians, other aid given.
- UNTAG: what it will do and how.
- When the women choose to walk.
- World heritage: from Da Vinci to the white rhino.
- World-wide population meeting to be called in 1994; consolidated recommendations sought.
- The 38th Floor.
- Special session on international economic co-operation set for 1990.
- Kampuchean peace settlement 'on horizon' Secretary-General reports.
- Draft outline of overall agreement on Cyprus to be prepared.
- "Pioneer investor" duties; rules for sea-bed institutions considered.
- Accelerated negotiations on a chemical weapons ban asked.
- Work on UN disarmament studies under way.
- ILO promotes human rights and decent working conditions.