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2 Burundi President Pierre Buyoya announces reshuffle and gives up defence portfolio. France Pierre Bérégovoy appointed Prime . 3 Albania Sali Berisha, of Democratic Party, elected Presi- dent by People's Assembly. 5 Germany Extreme right-wing parties make significant gains in state elections in Baden-Württemberg and Schleswig-Holstein. Peru President Alberto Fujimoro suspends constitution and dis- solves parliament. 5-6 Inconclusive general election leads to resignation of Presi- dent Francesco Cossiga. 6 Yugoslavia EC recognises independent Bosnia-Hercegovina, fol- lowed by USA on 7 April. Zaïre National conference suspended on 19 Jan. resumed, adopts sovereign status on 17 April. 7 EC European Parliament passes resolution effectively approving Maastricht Treaty. Thailand Supreme Commander of armed forces General Suchinda Kraprayoon appointed Prime Minister Yugoslavia UN Security Council recommends full deployment of UN protection force in Yugoslavia. 9 UK Conservative Party led by John Major wins fourth consecutive term of office in general election. 10 Iran First round of voting to elect new parliament. Australia Ruling Australian Labor Party humiliatingly defeated in 11 by-election.

13 Brazil Major cabinet reshuffle by President Fernando Collor de Mello in response to corruption scandals.

14 President Vaclav Havel announces intention to seek further presidential term. Afghanistan President Najibullah removed from power. 15 Ceasefire signed by Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front and Oromo Liberation Front. Libya Mandatory UN sanctions come into force. Vietnam National Assembly unanimously approves new constitu- tion. 16 Malawi President Hastings Banda dissolves National Assembly and announces legislative elections. 24 Afghanistan Majority of mujahideen groups agree three-stage plan for transfer of power following fall of Najibullah. 26 Mali Alpha Oumar Konaré, leader of Alliance for Democracy, elected President in second-round voting. 27 St Lucia United Workers' Party led by Prime Minister John Compton wins third five-year term in general election. Yugoslavia Federal Assembly adopts constitution of new Yugoslav state, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, comprising the two republics of and Montenegro only. 28 Yugoslavia UN agrees in principle to extend involvement in Yugoslavia to Bosnia. XXXV

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30 Sierra Leone President Joseph Momoh displaced in coup.

1 Sierra Leone Captain Valentine Strasser named chairman of new National Provincial Ruling Council. 2 EFTA/EC Agreement on European Economic Area signed by members of both EFTA and EC. 5 Pakistan Fundamentalist JIP party announces withdrawal from ruling Islamic Democratic Alliance. Suriname Suspension of guerilla hostilities announced. 7 Russia President Boris Yeltsin announces establishment of Russian Federation armed forces. 9 Azerbaijan Armenians take control of Shusha, last Azerbaijani stronghold in disputed area of Nagorno-Karabakh. 11 President Dawda Jawara sworn in for fifth term. Philippines Fidel Ramos elected President. 17 Haiti OAS agrees to tighten trade sanctions against military- backed provisional government. 18 Turkmenistan New constitution adopted unanimously by Supreme Soviet. 21 EC Radical reform of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) agreed. 3-3 Fiji Fijian Political Party led by Major General Sitiveni Rabuka wins general election. 24 Thailand Prime Minister Suchinda Kraprayoon resigns after violent protests against military clampdown and intervention of King. 25 Italy Christian Democrat Speaker of Chamber of Deputies Oscar Luigi Scalfaro elected President. 26 CIS Commander-in-Chief of CIS armed forces announces removal of Black Sea fleet from CIS command. 27 Brazil Congress approves special commission of enquiry into cor- ruption allegations against President Fernando Collor de Mello. 2 EC/ Referendum result opposes by small margin ratifica- tion of Maastricht Treaty. Kazakhstan New constitution adopted by Supreme Soviet. USA Final round of primary elections gives President George Bush and Governor Republican and Democrat nominations respectively. l-l' UN UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro ('Earth Summit') held. 4-5 Vote of no confidence in government of Prime Minister Jan Olszewski. 5 Sudan Government and two factions of rebel Sudanese People's Liberation Army agree to peaceful negotiations. 5-6 Czechoslovakia Elections to Czechoslovak Federal Assembly and Czech and Slovak parliaments. 6 Somalia Eleven factions agree to implement UN-backed ceasefire. 8 Mali Alpha Oumar Konare sworn in as President. CHRONOLOGY—contd.

9 Indonesia President Suharto's ruling Golkar party retains power in parliamentary elections. 12 Hong Kong First forcible repatriations of 'boat people' to Vietnam under new UK/Vietnamese accord. 13 Inter-provincial talks on constitutional reform collapse without agreement. 15 Russia Yegor Gaidar named Prime Minister by President Boris Yeltsin. 16 Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore appoints Youssouf Ouedraogo Prime Minister. 17 Lebanon Release of two German relief workers held hostage since May 1989. 18 Chad Military government pre-empts coup. Czechoslovakia Vaclav Klaus of dominant Czech Civil Demo- cratic Party anounces intention to stand as Czech rather than fed- eral Prime Minister. EC/Ireland Referendum in favour of ratification of Maastricht Treaty. Italy Giuliano Amato of Socialist Unity Party appointed Prime Minister. 23 Czechoslovakia Slovak National Council elects Ivan Gasparovic as chairman. Labour Party under Itzhak Rabin win elections to Knesset (parliament), ending 15 years of domination. South Africa African National Congress withdraws from constitu- tional talks after Boipatong massacre. 25 Black Sea states Conference of heads of 11 Black Sea countries sign economic co-operation pact. 6-2 EC Lisbon summit of heads of state and government aims to maintain momentum towards integration. Malawi Single-party elections to National Assembly. Mercosur Meeting of Presidents of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, members of planned Latin American common market, due to begin operations on 31 Dec. 1994. 28 EC Resignation of Carlo Ripa de Meana, EC Commissioner for the Environment, to serve in Italian government. Referendum endorses draft constitution providing for par- liamentary system with strong presidency. 29 Algeria Assassination of Mohammed Boudiaf, president of High Committee of State. Thailand House of Representatives dissolved by royal decree. 30 Philippines General Fidel Ramos sworn in as President.

3 Poland Hanna Suchocka approved as Prime Minister. 5 Ecuador Sixto Duran Ballen, leader of right-wing United Repub- lican Party, wins run-off presidential elections. 6 CIS Meeting of heads of state in Moscow agrees to establish joint peace-keeping force. Northern Ireland First meeting of all main parties and Irish gov- ernment ministers since 1922. xxxvii

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6-8 G7 18th annual summit of industrialised countries. Canada Compromise agreement on constitutional reform an- 7 nounced. Bolivia Eight political parties agree package of constitutional, 9 judicial and educational changes. CSCE Leaders of 52 member countries agree to transform the 9-10 CSCE into an effective body capable of preventing wars and promoting political stability. 14 Yugoslavia Milan Panic elected Prime Minister. 16 Macedonia Government falls after failing to gain international recognition for an independent Macedonia following Greek objections to its using the name 'Macedonia'. 17 Czechoslovakia Slovak National Council approves declaration of sovereignty; resignation of federal President Vàclav Havel. 18 UK John Smith elected leader of Labour Party to replace Neil Kinnock. 20 Yugoslavia EC states that new Yugoslav federation of Serbia and Montenegro is unacceptable as successor state to the former Yugoslavia. 23-26 Seychelles President France-Albert René's ruling Seychelles People's Progressive Party wins majority in multi-party elec- tions.

1 Suriname Peace accord signed by government and two largest guerilla groups. 2 President Franco Tudjman and ruling Croatian Demo- cratic Union win overwhelming victory in first Croatian presi- dential and legislative elections. 3 CIS Russian and Ukrainian Presidents sign agreement on division of Black Sea fleet. 7 Mozambique President Joachim Chissano and Alfonso Dhlakama, leader of rebel Mozambique National Resistance, sign peace accord to end civil war by Oct. 1992. 10 Northern Ireland Ulster Defence Association banned. 12 North America USA, Canada and agree terms of North American Agreement (NAFTA). Somalia UN representative Mohammed Sahnoun signs agreement with rebel leader Gen. Farah Aidid for deployment of 500 Un guards to protect food supplies. 12-14 Cyprus Inconclusive direct talks between George Vassiliou, Presi- dent of Cyprus, and Rauf Denktash, president of the self- proclaimed Turkish Republic of North Cyprus. 13-14 Bosnia Extraordinary session of UN Human Rights Commission unanimously condemns Serbs' policy of forced expulsions ('ethnic cleansing'). 16 Congo Pascal Lissouba, leader of Pan-African Union for , wins second and final round of presidential elec- tions. xxxviii

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1992 Aug. 18 Canada Constitutional conference opens to discuss Pearson accord, draft agreement negotiated by nine English-speaking provinces in July. 19 Bahamas Opposition Free National Movement under Hubert Ingraham wins general election after 25 years of rule by Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling's Progressive Liberal Party. Madagascar New constitution approved in referendum. 20 Central America Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Mexico agree to create joint regional free trade market by 1996.

22-26 Germany Demonstrations and acts of violence against foreign workers and immigrants bring calls to restrict asylum provi- sions. 26 Iraq Air exclusion zone announced by France, Russia, UK and USA to protect Shia and Marsh Arabs of southern Iraq. 26-27 Yugoslavia Resignation at London Conference of Lord Carrington as chairman of EC-sponsored peace process; succeeded by Lord Owen. 27 Angola Constitutional changes agreed by National People's Assembly, including new official name of Republic of Angola. Czechoslovakia Formal split into two independent states agreed for 1st Jan. 1993. 28 Japan Economic rescue package announced. 31 EC/Greece Greek parliament votes to ratify Maastricht Treaty. Sept. 3 Canada Referendum announced on issue of constitutional reform. 4 Djibouti New draft constitution overwhelmingly approved in referendum. Morocco Referendum overwhelmingly approves constitutional changes. Macedonia National Assembly elects new government. 6 Lebanon Final round of voting in first general election since 1972. 8 Agreement signed with Russia for withdrawal of former Soviet troops. 10-11 Council of Europe Extraordinary meeting agrees to extend mem- bership to states of eastern Europe as soon as possible. 11 Honduras Border dispute with El Salvador ended by ruling of International Court of Justice. 13 EC Devaluation of Italian lira within Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) starts European currency crisis. Thailand General election to House of Representatives; Democrat-led coalition formed on 20 Sept. 15 UN Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) excluded from 47th session of UN General Assembly. 16 EC Sterling and lira temporarily withdrawn from ERM and peseta devalued by 5%. 16-17 North/South Korea Eighth round of Prime Ministers' talks. 17 Sweden Co-operation pact between opposition and government in face of economic crisis. xxxix

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19 New Zealand Referendum vote in favour of some form of propor- tional representation. 20 Estonia Right-wing parties gain strong position in first post- independence elections. 21 Malawi Formation of Alliance for Democracy represents first organized internal opposition for 30 years. 23 France Referendum shows 51 04% in favour of ratification of Maastricht Treaty. Croatia/Bosnia Establishment of Croatian/Bosnian Joint Defence Committee. 24 Middle East End of sixth round of bilateral peace negotiations in Washington. 26 South Africa African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela and President F. W. de Klerk agree to resume constitutional negotiations. 29 Belgium Constitutional changes agreed to devolve more power to regions. Brazil President Fernando Collor de Mello stripped of power when Chamber of Deputies votes to impeach him for abuse of authority. 9-3 Angola At presidential and parliamentary elections President Dos Santos (MPLA) was re-elected, but his opponent Jonas Savimbi (UNITA) refused to accept the result and renewed military action.

2 Iraq UN Security Council votes to impound oil-related Iraqi assets frozen since Aug. 1991 to fund humanitarian relief and compensation. 4 Mozambique Formal signature of peace treaty ending civil war. 5 Estonia Former Foreign Minister Lennart elected President by parliament. Narrow victory for People's Progressive Party in general election. Am wait Election to reconstituted National Assembly. 7 Hong Kong New Governor Chris Patten announces constitutional, social and economic reform package. 9 Swaziland King Mswati III dissolves parliament. 10 China Comprehensive trade agreement signed with USA. 11 Cameroon President Paul Biya wins first multi-party presidential elections. Georgia Chairman of State Council Eduard Shevardnadze elected parliamentary Speaker and de facto head of state. Romania President Iliescu wins further four-year term. 2-1 China 14th congress of Chinese Communist Party held. 13 Cambodia UN Security Council establishes 15 Nov. 1992 as dead- line for Khmer Rouge to co-operate under the terms of the 1991 UN peace plan. 16 EC Heads of states and governments meeting in Birmingham con- firm support for early ratification of Maastricht Treaty. CHRONOLOGY—contd.

22 Togo Troops occupy National Assembly building. Canada Referendum rejects agreement constitu- 26 tional reform package by 54-4% to 46-6%. Central African Republic Multi-party presidential and legislative 28 elections begun on 25 Oct. cancelled. Rwanda Partial protocol signed by transitional government and 31 rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front to end two-year civil war.

3 EC/GATT Impasse in GATT talks in Chicago between US and Europe on agricultural trade. USA Bill Clinton (Democrat) elected President against former President George Bush and Ross Perot (ind). Re-election of President Jerry Rawlings. 4 UK John Major's Conservative government wins 3-vote majority in Commons vote on legislation to ratify Maastricht Treaty. 8 Angola Ceasefire agreed after hostilities in capital Luanda be- tween government and rebel UNITA forces. Colombia State of emergency against guerilla activities declared by President César Gavina. Germany Massive rally in Berlin against disrupted by agitators. 9 UK/Russia Co-operation agreement signed by Boris Yeltsin and Prime Minister John Major. 10 EC/GATT EC Agriculture Commissioner Ray McSharry agrees to resume EC negotiating role in stalled GATT talks. 12-1 Peru Unsuccessful coup attempt against absolute power wielded by President Alberto Fujimori since dissolution of Congress in April 1992. 13 EC/ Dutch parliament votes to ratify Maastricht Treaty. 15 Russia Kremlin cathedrals returned to Orthodox Church by state. Russia and Chechen Republic agree to withdraw troops from dis- puted frontier. 16 Germany Social Democrats (SPD) abandon opposition to any change in asylum laws. Lithuania Ex-Communist Democratic Labour Party (DLP) defeats President Landsbergis's nationalist Sajudis Party in first post- Soviet parliamentary elections. Seychelles New constitution drawn up by Socialist President Albert René rejected in referendum. 17 Poland Constitutional amendments removing key parts of the Communist constitution and increasing presidential power be- come law. 19 Bosnia First convoy carrying UN aid reaches besieged town of Tuzla. Parliament votes to apply for EC membership. South Africa President de Klerk appoints internal enquiry into allegations of 'dirty tricks' operations by Military Intelligence. Sweden Government abandons attempt to maintain value of krone against other European currencies. xli

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20 EC/GATTUS-EC agricultural trade deal announced. 21 Liberia UN Security Council resolution imposes arms embargo in civil war. 22 Peru New Majority Alliance, supporting President Alberto Fujimori, wins congressional election to restore constitutional rule. and Joint decision to devalue peseta and escudo by 6% further shakes ERM. 23 Germany Neo-Nazi fire bombing in Móln kills three Turkish women. 25 Czechoslovakia Federal parliament approves by three votes forma- tion of independent Czech and Slovak states from 1st Jan. 1993. EC/Spain Spain formally ratifies Maastricht Treaty. Russia Conservative opponents of President Boris Yeltsin force resignation of Information Minister Mikhail Poltoranin. USA Growth rate for third quarter gives 3-9% annualized rate, a four-year high. 27 EFT A Free trade agreement with Romania. Ireland Labour Party makes gains at general election. Venezuela President Carlos Andrés Pérez declares state of emer- gency in response to attempted coup. 30 EC New immigration rules adopted to speed repatriation of asylum-seekers.

1 Russia President Boris Yeltsin demands more power to safeguard free market reforms. 2 Germany Parliament endorses Maastricht Treaty but reserves veto on final stage of European monetary union. 4 Somalia USA launches international aid mission under UN auspices to victims of drought and civil war. South Africa Government and African National Congress renew joint commitment to democratic settlement. 6 Germany All-party agreement on constitutional change to tighten regulations covering applications for asylum. India Hindu militants destroy mosque in northern town of Ayodhya. Slovenia Ex-Communist President Milan Kucan and ruling Lib- eral Democratic Party win elections. 8 Bosnia Serb forces close roads to capital . EC Special session of foreign ministers to find legal solution to Danish rejection of Maastricht. UK Announcement of separation of Prince and Princess of Wales; it is stated that the succession to the throne is unaffected. 11 EC Summit in Edinburgh to discuss British proposals on Denmark's status within Maastricht Treaty and EC's future fin- ancing arrangements. Macedonia UN peacekeeping force deployed to prevent hostilities spreading to Macedonia. Russia Congress blocks President Boris Yeltsin's plans for referendum on the attribution of powers. CHRONOLOGY—conid.

11 Somalia Two of the principal factional leaders agree immediate ceasefire. 14 India Prime Minister Narasimha Rao dismisses state governments of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachel Pradesh and declares direct rule. Italy Local elections give major gains to Northern League and other parties campaigning for change to political system. Russia Congress of People's Deputies removes Yegor Gaidar as Prime Minister and replaces him with conservative Viktor Chernomyrdin. 17 Israel Deportation of 417 Palestinians threatens Middle East peace talks. 18 South Korea Kim Young Sam (DLP) elected President. 20 Qatar Settlement of border dispute with Saudi Arabia announced. 21 Gu//Meeting of six states of Gulf Co-operation Council to discuss common defence policy. Serbia Slobodan MileSovic, standing against Prime Minister Milan Panic, wins presidential election. UK British Coal's proposed pit closures, announced in September, ruled illegal in High Court. 29 Brazil Fernando Collor de Mello resigns as president as his impeachment begins in the Senate.

1 Afghanistan Interim president Burhanuddin Rabbani chosen head of state. / Formal division of former Czechoslovak state into independent Czech and Slovak republics. EC Single market comes into force with abolition of internal customs barriers. 2 US/Russia Presidents Bush and Yeltsin sign Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START-2) to reduce nuclear arsenals by two- thirds. 3 Kenya Three opposition parties form alliance to prevent President Daniel arap Moi from taking power after his victory in first multi-party elections for 20 years. 4 Bosnia Geneva peace conference breaks off without agreement. 5 Angola Civil war continues with refusal of UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi to accept scrutiny of election results. Poland Government announces intention to seek special powers to by-pass parliament on major reforms. Russia Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin reimposes price con- trols on essential goods. Georgia UN asked to intervene to quell fighting in breakaway Black Sea republic of Abkhazia. 6 Iraq France, Russia, UK and USA issue 48-hour ultimatum to Iraq to withdraw anti-aircraft missiles from no-fly zone in south of country. 7 Ghana Fourth Republic announced, ending 11 years of military rule. xliii

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8 Bosnia Deputy Prime Minister Hakija Turajlic killed by Serbian gunmen. Burma National convention meets to begin process of drafting a constitution. 10 India Fifth day of Hindu-Moslem violence in Bombay. 11 Angola Rebel UNITA forces driven out of central town of Huambo. Italy Three trade union federations announce removal of trade union appointees from state and public bodies. Malawi First legal opposition rally held. Pakistan Opposition leader Benazir Bhutto nominated chief of parliamentary foreign relations committee by government. 13 Iraq Allies launch air strike on targets in southern Iraq. 14 Denmark Resignation of Prime Minister Poul Schliiter. 15 Somalia Ceasefire agreed by fourteen factions. Zaire Opposition parties in interim parliament accuses President Mobutu of high treason and undermining moves towards demo- cracy. 19 Israel Ban ended on contacts between Israeli citizens and Palestinian Liberation Front. Malaysia Parliament approves constitutional amendment lifting hereditary rulers' immunity from prosecution. 20 USA Bill Clinton sworn in as 42nd president. World Health Organization Dr Hiroshi Nakajima re-elected to second term as Director-General. 22 CIS At a summit meeting member states reached some agreement on economic, legal and military collaboration. 25 Denmark Social Democrat coalition government takes office under Prime Minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen. Croatia Croatian offensive into Serb-held Krajina condemned by UN Security Council. 26 Austria Coalition government agrees to seek EC membership as neutral state. Czech Republic Vaclav Havel elected President by parliament. 28 Israel Supreme Court upholds deportation of 413 of the original 417 Palestinians. 29 Zaire French troops sent to capital Kinshasa to contain rioting. 31 EC/Ireland Devaluation of Irish punt threatens ERM.

1 Cambodia Phnom Penh government's offensive treatment against Khmer Rouge threatens UN peace plan. 2 Andorra Parliament approves democratic constitution. 4 EC Bundesbank cuts key interest rates to ease pressure on ERM. 5 Belgium First stage towards federal state introduced in parliament. Iraq UN troops sent to patrol Iraq-Kuwait frontier. Zaire President Mobutu sacks Prime Minister Etienne Tshisekedi. 7 Liechtenstein At elections for the Diet Fatherland Union loses majority to Progressive Citizens' Party. CHRONOLOGY—contd.

9 Rwanda French troops sent to contain Hutu-Tutsi hostilities. Italy Resignation of Justice Minister Claudio Martelli in corrup- tion scandal. 10 South Africa Government and African National Congress announce agreement on proposals for an elected coalition. Lithuania Former leader of Communist party Algirdas Brazauskas wins first presidential election since independence. 14 Madagascar Opposition leader Albert Zafy defeats incumbent Didier Ratsiraka in presidential election. Cyprus Glafcos Clerides defeats incumbent George Vassiliou in presidential election. 15 Slovakia Parliament elects Michal Kovac President. UK Unemployment reaches three million. 20 Italy Prime Minister Giuliano Amato reshuffles cabinet. Cuba President Castro re-elected at single-candidate presidential 23 and parliamentary elections. Canada Prime Minister Brian Mulroney announces resignation. 24 25 USA Bomb extensively damages World Trade Centre, New York. 28 Bosnia First US food air drops to besieged communities. Peace talks between Serb, Croat and Moslem leaders resume at UN.

1 Angola UN-backed peace talks collapse when UNITA delegation fails to attend. GATTChina and USA resume talks suspended in 1989. 4 Romania Prime Minister Nicolae Vacariou presents tough reform programme to parliament designed to halve . South Africa Resumption of multi-party talks after nine-month break. Zambia President Frederick Chiluba declares state of emergency. 5 Italy Cabinet agrees package of measures intended to solve legal problems caused by corruption scandal. 7 Germany Significant far-right gains in local elections in Hessen. 8 Afghanistan Mujahideen leaders sign peace accord on appoint- ment of ministers. 9 Russia Chairman of Congress of People's Deputies Ruslan Khasbulatov rejects President Boris Yeltsin's latest proposal for allocation of powers. 10 Indonesia President Suharto re-elected for five-year term. 12 GATT US pulls out of trade talks with EC. India Bombs kill more than 200 in Bombay. North Korea Withdraws from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. 13 Australia Australian Labor Party led by Prime Minister Paul Keating re-elected to office. 14 Andorra Referendum vote in favour of new democratic constitu- tion. Germany All-party agreement on package of financial measures. 17 Hong Kong China announces intention of establishing new admin- istration when Hong Kong reverts to Chinese rule in 1997. xlv

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1993 March 18 Poland Parliament rejects key bill for privatization of state indus- try. 19 Bosnia UN aid convoy reaches Moslem-held town of Srebrenica besieged by Bosnian Serbs. USA Congress approves President Clinton's four-year deficit reduction plan. 20 Russia President Boris Yeltsin demands powers to rule by presi- dential decree until referendum scheduled for 25 April; this is subsequently judged unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court. Somalia UN conference on future of Somalia opens in . Sudan Government declares ceasefire in ten-year-old civil war ahead of peace talks. UK Irish Republican Army bombs in Warrington (UK) kill two children. 21 France RPR-UDF coalition wins overwhelming victory in first round of parliamentary elections. Turkey Kurdish guerrillas announce ceasefire. 23 Belgium Government of Prime Minister Jean-Luc Dehaene fails to agree austerity package and offers to resign. Kenya Rejects IMF condition and abandons economic reform pro- gramme. 24 Israel Ezer Weizman elected President. 25 Bosnia Moslems and Croats sign peace agreement but Bosnian Serbs reject 10-canton partition proposal. Somalia UN Security Council votes to take over peace-keeping role from US-led force. 28 France Final round of parliamentary elections gives RPR-UDF coalition over 75% of National Assembly seats. Lesotho Victory for Basutholand Congress Party in first elections for 23 years. Russia Motion to impeach President Yeltsin fails to be carried in the Congress of People's Deputies. 30 Belgium Government continues in office after agreement on budget.