"JOHN CAMPBELL"

The UN-backed genocide tribunal in Cambodia ruled today that Ieng Thirith, a 79-year-old former senior member of the Khmer Rouge who was found unfit to stand trial, will not be released as ordered last month but remain in detention. FILE

The UN-assisted hybrid tribunal began its fitness hearing on the health of two aging Khmer Rouge leaders, Nuon Chea and Ieng Thirith. The two are among four allegedly most senior surviving leaders accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and other charges for their alleged roles in the Khmer Rouge regime. UNAKRT

The General Assembly discusses the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters at the 64th plenary meeting of the 52nd session.

The General Assembly hears reports and votes on draft resolutions at the 87th plenary meeting of the 51st session.

The General Assembly discusses the situation in Afghanistan, Haiti and Central America at the 87th plenary meeting of the 51st session.

The General Assembly discusses cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe at the 81st plenary meeting of the 51st session.

Security Council sets up stabilization force -- Stabilization Force (SFOR) -- to succeed existing operation -- the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Implementation Force (IFOR) -- in Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3723rd meeting.

Seabed Authority, International Tribunal for Law of the Sea constituted in 1996, General Assembly told at 76th plenary meeting of the 51st session.

Concrete measures and ‘renewed sense of outrage’ needed to end trafficking in women and children, Secretary-General tells Assembly at 75th plenary meeting of the 51st session.

Assembly reviews proposals to strengthen United Nations system; urgent need for more effective performance is stressed at 64th plenary meeting of the 51st session.