"UNITED NATIONS OBSERVER MISSION IN EL SALVADOR - ONUSAL"

Assembly to hold special session in 2000 on follow-up to World Social Summit; sets up committee to make proposals for sustainable African economic growth at 98th meeting.

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. Natural Sounds.

Assembly encouragement of negotiations on treaty on democratic security in Central America sought in draft introduced by Nicaragua at the 54th plenary meeting of the 50th session.

The first universal elections in El Salvador was declared acceptable by the UN Observer Mission in El Salvador

The land distribution programme is part of a national effort to address the root causes of the civil war which claimed the lives of more than 75000 people. Peasants who previously lived and worked on parcels of land will now have to buy it from the large land-owners through a long-term loan programme. The United Nations is acting as an observer to ensure the process is fair and voluntary.

Explosive experts from the Spanish police and other members of the Police division of the UN Observer Mission in El Salvador

As the fighting ceases in El Salvador, the nation prepares for elections which are scheduled for March this year. Citizens turn out in full strength to register at centres throughout the country. Meanwhile observers from the UN meet with election officials to ensure that the entire process runs smoothly.

The Security Council discusses efforts towards peace in Central America at the 3321st meeting.

The Assembly discusses the report of the Fifth Committee on peacekeeping operations at the 110th plenary meeting.

The Security Council discusses efforts towards peace in Central America at the 3223rd meeting.