Task: Text Simplification
Input (English): on october 16 , 1990 , the un general assembly decided to grant the icrc observer status for its assembly sessions and sub-committee meetings , the first observer status given to a private organization.
Output (English): the first observer status given to a private organization was granted by the un general assembly on october 16 , 1990 when icrc observer status was given for assembly sessions and sub-committee meetings.