United Nations Photo

Linked assets

On 16 December 1990, for the first time in their history, the people of Haiti chose a president by means of a peaceful, democratic election. Assisting them in that process was the United Nations Observer Group for the Verification of Elections in Haiti (ONUVEH), drawing on experience with the Namibian elections earlier in the year, and with the added innovation of UN Security observers. Approximately 70 percent of those registered voted, choosing as their leader the Reverend Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
Haitians celebrate the election of Father Aristide.

Republic of Korea citizens participated in the first direct presidential election held by popular ballot since the founding of the Republic in 1948. Interest in the election was keen as people throughout the country flocked to the polls to register their preference. It is estimated that about 7 million ballots were cast. Members of the United Nations Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea (UNCURK) observed the election.

A sealed ballot box starts on its way to election headquarters. In the more remote areas the ballot box was carried by "A" frame to the main road and put on motor trucks, which carried them to the Central Government Counting Office.

In defiance of numerous UN decisions the South African Government continues to refuse to withdraw from Namibia It has imposed its policy of apartheid and will not allow the UN Council for Namibia to take over and guide the territory towards independence. The UN Council for Namibia insists that genuine independence is only possible under UN auspices.
Supporters of South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) demanding United Nations supervised elections at a rally in Windhoek.

Unique ID UN7ALB50441

Conceptually similar

Trust Territory of New Guinea

01/01/1961 17:29:26

Unique ID UN7467885

The Trust Territory of New Guinea

01/01/1954 21:53:22

Unique ID UN7485945

The Trust Territory of New Guinea

01/01/1968 20:42:48

Unique ID UN7433956

Similar tones

View images with similar tones

Headline Trust Territory of New Guinea

Caption Description The Trust Territory has a land area of approximately 93,000 square miles and embraces more than 600 islands. Efforts are being made by the administrative authorities towards social and economic advancement of the indigenous population, which has a considerable cultural and linguistic difference.
A Papuan attached to the Administration informs villagers of the Western Highlands, about voting procedures for coming Legislative Council Elections.

Unique Identifier UN7495724

NICA ID 347447

Production Date 01/01/1961 10:19:52 PM

Country New Guinea

Credit UN Photo/WB/Australian News and Information Bureau

File size 3.77 MB