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Sweden in 2000

Historical records for Sweden in 2000, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

19Records
18Events
1Named people
1Places
1Categories

Historical records

January

26 January 2000Annan Recommends Hans BlixHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

The nomination follows Security Council consultations on inspection leadership.

26 January 2000UNMOVIC NominationHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

Kofi Annan recommends Blix as Executive Chairman of UNMOVIC.

27 January 2000Security Council ApprovalHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

The Security Council approves Blix's appointment.

27 January 2000UNMOVIC Chairman ApprovedHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

He is asked to take up UNMOVIC responsibilities promptly.

March

1 March 2000Executive Chairman Takes OfficeHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

Begins building the new Iraq inspection organization.

1 March 2000UNMOVIC Duties BeginHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

Takes up his duties as Executive Chairman of UNMOVIC.

10 March 2000Commissioners AppointedHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

Consults as sixteen UNMOVIC Commissioners are appointed.

10 March 2000UNMOVIC College EstablishedHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

The College provides advice and guidance to the Executive Chairman.

April

6 April 2000Organizational Plan SubmittedHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

Submits the organizational plan for UNMOVIC.

6 April 2000UNMOVIC Structure ProposedHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

Defines structures for inspection, analysis, training and verification.

13 April 2000Organizational Plan ApprovedHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

Receives Security Council approval for UNMOVIC's organizational plan.

13 April 2000Security Council Endorses StructureHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

The Commission proceeds with recruitment and operational preparations.

May

23 May 2000First Commissioners SessionHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

Chairs the first session of the UNMOVIC College of Commissioners.

23 May 2000UNMOVIC College MeetingHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

Commissioners review preparations for renewed Iraq monitoring.

August

23 August 2000Second Commissioners SessionHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

Chairs the second meeting of UNMOVIC Commissioners.

23 August 2000UNMOVIC College ReviewHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

The College reviews recruitment, training and inspection readiness.

November

27 November 2000Third Commissioners SessionHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

Chairs the third session of the UNMOVIC College.

27 November 2000UNMOVIC College ReviewHans Blix

New York · Politics / United Nations

Commissioners assess preparations while Iraq remains closed to inspections.

Other Events

2000United NationsHans Blix

Politics / United Nations

Appointed Head of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission

Names involved

Hans Blix

Places involved

New York

Provenance

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