UN Security Council says 'no' to Ekeus, agrees on Blix to head UNMOVIC
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Hans Blix has been appointed Executive Chmn of the new United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspections Commission (UNMOVIC). This decision ends conflict over the previous nominee, Rolf Ekeus. The first task facing Blix will be develop an organizational strategy for UNMOVIC, which will replace the United Nations Special Commission in Iraq. The key challenge will be to detail the work plan and the main disarmament tasks for Iraq to tackle before United Nations sanctions can be lifted.
Publication Name: Arms Control Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0196-125X
Year: 2000
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BLIX assumes charge of UNMOVIC; Security Council debates oil-for-food
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Hans Blix has assumed his position as executive chairman of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission, although Iraq continues to oppose renewed arms inspections.
Publication Name: Arms Control Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0196-125X
Year: 2000
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UN Security Council says 'no' to Ekeus, agrees on Blix to head UNMOVIC
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The UN Security Council ended an impasse over the nomination of Rolf Ekeus by selecting Hans Blix to head the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspections Commission. The commission will replace the UN Special Commission on Iraq.
Publication Name: Arms Control Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0196-125X
Year: 2000
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