This daily news round-up is prepared by the Central News Section of the Department of Public Information. Secretary-General expresses hope that outcome of referendums in Northern Ireland will herald new era of peace. Secretary-General says all nations should honour independence by giving people genuine human rights. UN World Food Programme says greater numbers of southern Sudanese in desperate need of food aid.
Survey finds malnutrition among Iraqi children shows little improvement during past year.
Secretary-General's Special Representative for Georgia convenes meeting to discuss fighting in Gali. Governments adopt reforms for United Nations Environment Programme. Head of UN Drug Control and Crime Prevention Office praises United Kingdom's new approach to addicts. United Nations launches new web page on preparations for Rome Conference on proposed international criminal court. The Council expressed deep concern at the serious abuses committed by the Angolan National Police, particularly in areas recently transferred to State administration, as well as the recent increase in hostile propaganda.