Press releases
- 5/21/2013 Acting on Recommendation of Fifth Committee, General Assembly Appoints New Member to Committee on Contributions
- 5/17/2013 General Assembly Adopts Texts on Items Ranging from Self-Determination to Peace in South Atlantic; Supports Extension of Impunity Commission in Guatemala
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