Middle East situation/Palestine question – SecCo expresses concern for Arafat’s safety – Press release

PRESS STATEMENT ON MIDDLE EAST BY SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

 

 

      Following is today’s press statement on the Middle East by the Security Council President, Sergey Lavrov (Russian Federation):

 

 

The members of the Council expressed serious concern for the safety of Chairman Arafat.  They emphasized that there must be no harm to him or others in the compound.  The siege must be lifted and Chairman Arafat must have full freedom of movement to fully carry out his functions.
 
Members of the Council reiterated Security Council resolution 1405 (2002).  They fully supported the Secretary-General’s efforts to implement this resolution.  They expect its expeditious implementation and full cooperation of Israel with the Secretary-General and with the fact-finding team.

 

 

 

 

 

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Document symbol: SC/7374
Document Type: Press Release, Statement
Document Sources: Security Council, United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Subject: Access and movement, Security issues
Publication Date: 23/04/2002
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