Crisis in Africa dominates work of Economic and Social Council at second 1985 session.

From: UN Chronicle | Date: July 1, 1985 | Copyright information

Crisis in Africa dominates work of Economic and Social Council at second 1985 session

Measures to continue to alleviate the critical economic situation in Africa through both international and regional co-operation were recommended at the July session of the Economic and Social Council.

"We cannot fail in our duty to assist African governments in their efforts to save their population from famine, starvation and even death", Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cue...

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