Resolution 487 (1981)
of 19 June 1981

The Security Council,

Having considered the agenda contained in document
S/Agenda/2280,

Having noted the contents of the letter dated 8 June 1981
from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, 54

Having heard the statements made on the subject at its
2280th through 2288th meetings,

Taking note of the statement made by the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency to the
Agency’s Board of Governors on the subject on 9 June 1981
and his statement to the Security Council at its 2288th
meeting on 19 June 1981,

Taking note also of the resolution adopted by the Board of
Governors of the Agency on 12 June 1981 on the “military
attack on Iraqi nuclear research centre and its implications
for the Agency”, 55

Fully aware of the fact that Iraq has been a party to the
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons 56 since
it came into force in 1970, that in accordance with that
Treaty Iraq has accepted Agency safeguards on all its
nuclear activities, and that the Agency has testified that
these safeguards have been satisfactorily applied to date,

Noting furthermore that Israel has not adhered to the
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons,

Deeply concerned about the danger to international peace
and security created by the premeditated Israeli air attack on
Iraqi nuclear installations on 7 June 1981, which could at
any time explode the situation in the area, with grave
consequences for the vital interests of all States,

Considering that, under the terms of Article 2, paragraph
4, of the Charter of the United Nations, “all members shall
refrain in their international relations from the threat or use
of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with
the purposes of the United Nations”,

1. Strongly condemns the military attack by Israel in
clear violation of the Charter of the United Nations and the
norms of international conduct;

2. Calls upon Israel to refrain in the future from any
such acts or threats thereof;

3. Further considers that the said attack constitutes a
serious threat to the entire safeguards régime of the
International Atomic Energy Agency, which is the foundation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear
Weapons;

4. Fully recognizes the inalienable sovereign right of
Iraq and all other States, especially the developing countries, to establish programmes of technological and nuclear
development to develop their economy and industry for
peaceful purposes in accordance with their present and
future needs and consistent with the internationally accepted objectives of preventing nuclear-weapons proliferation;

5. Calls upon Israel urgently to place its nuclear
facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic
Energy Agency;.

6. Considers that Iraq is entitled to appropriate redress
for the destruction it has suffered, responsibility for which
has been acknowledged by Israel;

7. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security
Council regularly informed of the implementation of the
present resolution.

Adopted unanimously at the
2288th meeting.

54 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-sixth Year, Supplement
for April, May and June 1981, document S/14509.
55 Ibid., document S/14532.
56 General Assembly resolution 2373 (XXII) of 12 June 1968.

Security Council resolution 487 (1981) [on the Israeli military attack on Iraqi nuclear facilities]

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Resolution 488 (1981)
of 19 June 1981

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 427
(1978), 434 (1978), 444 (1979), 450 (1979), 459 (1979),
467 (1980), 474 (1980) and 483 (1980),

Recalling the statement made by the President of the
Security Council at the 2266th meeting, on 19 March
1981, 14

Noting with concern the violations of the relevant
Security Council resolutions which had prompted the
Government of Lebanon repeatedly to ask the Council for
action, and particularly its complaint of 3 March 1981, 19

Recalling the terms of reference and general guidelines of
the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, as stated in
the report of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978 20
confirmed by resolution 426 (1978), and particularly:

(a) That the Force “must be able to function as an
integrated and efficient military unit”.

(b) That the Force “must enjoy the freedom of movement and communication and other facilities that are
necessary for the performance of its tasks”.

(c) That the Force “will not use force except in self-defence” ,

(d) That “self-defence would include resistance to
attempts by forceful means to prevent it from discharging its
duties under the mandate of the Security Council”,
Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 16 June 1981, 21
and taking note of the conclusions and recommendations
expressed therein,

Convinced that the deterioration of the present situation
has serious consequences for international security in the
Middle East and impedes the achievement of a just,
comprehensive and durable peace in the area,

1. Reaffirms its repeated call upon all concerned for the
Strict respect for the political independence, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon and reiterates the
Council’s determination to implement resolution 425 (1978)
and the ensuing resolutions in the totality of the area of
operation assigned to the United Nations Interim Force in
Lebanon up to the internationally recognized boundaries;

2. Condemns all actions contrary to the provisions of
the above-mentioned resolutions that have prevented the full
implementation of the mandate of the Force, causing death,
injury and destruction to the civilian population as well as
among the peace-keeping force;

3. Supports the efforts of the Government of Lebanon
in the civilian and military fields of rehabilitation and
reconstruction in southern Lebanon, and supports, in particular, the deployment of substantial contingents of the
Lebanese army in the area of operation of the Force;

4. Decides to renew the mandate of the Force for
another period of six months, that is, until 19 December
1981;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to assist the Government of Lebanon in establishing a joint phased programme
of activities to be carried out during the present mandate of
the Force, aimed at the total implementation of resolution
425 (1978), and to report periodically to the Security
Council;

6. Commends the efforts of the Secretary-General and
the performance of the Force, as well as the support of the
troop-contributing Governments and of all Member States
who have assisted the Secretary-General, his staff and the
Force in discharging their responsibilities under the mandate;

7. Decides to remain seized of the question and
reaffirms its determination, in the event of continuing
obstruction of the mandate of the Force, to examine
practical ways and means to secure its unconditional
fulfilment.

Adopted at the 2289th meeting by
12 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (German Democratic Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics). 22

19 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-sixth Year, Supplement
for January, February and March 1981, document S/14391.
20 Ibid., Thirty-third Year, Supplement for January, February and March
1978, document S/12611
21 Ibid., Thirty-sixth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1981,
document S/14537.
22 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 488 (1981) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]

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Resolution 489 (1981)
of 8 July 1981

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of the Republic of
Vanuatu 67 for admission to the United Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that the Republic
of Vanuatu should be admitted to membership in the United
Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
2291st meeting.

67 Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirty-sixth Session, Annexes, agenda item 20, document Al36/308-Sl14506.

Security Council resolution 489 (1981) [on admission of Vanuatu to membership in the United Nations]


Resolution 490 (1981)
of 21 July 1981

The Security Council,

Reaffirming the urgent appeal made by the President and
the members of the Security Council on 17 July 1981. 27
which reads as follows:

“The President of the Security Council and the
members of the Council, after hearing the report of the
Secretary-General, 26 express their deep concern at the
extent of the loss of life and the scale of the destruction
caused by the deplorable events that have been taking
place for several days in Lebanon.

“They launch an urgent appeal! for an immediate end to
all armed attacks and for the greatest restraint so that
peace and quiet may be established in Lebanon and a just
and lasting peace in the Middle East as a whole.”,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General in this
respect,

1. Calls for an immediate cessation of all armed
attacks;

2. Reaffirms its commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Lebanon within its
internationally recognized boundaries;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to report back to the
Security Council on the implementation of the present
resolution as soon as possible and not later than forty-eight
hours from its adoption.

Adopted unanimously at the
2293rd meeting.

Security Council resolution 490 (1981) [calling for an immediate cessation of all armed attacks in Lebanon]

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Resolution 491 (1981)
of 23 September 1981

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of Belize 69 for admission to the United Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that Belize should
be admitted to membership in the United Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
2302nd meeting.

69 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-sixth Session, Annexes, agenda item 20, document A/36/533-S/14701.

Security Council resolution 491 (1981) [on admission of Belize to membership in the United Nations]


Resolution 492 (1981)

of 10 November 1981

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of Antigua and Barbuda 71 for admission to the United Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that Antigua and
Barbuda should be admitted to membership in the United
Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
2309th meeting.

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Resolution 493 (1981)
of 23 November 1981

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 29

Decides:
(a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement
immediately Security Council resolution 338 (1973);

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six
months, that is, until 31 May 1982;

(c) To request the Secretary-General to submit at the
end of this period a report on the developments in the
situation and the measures taken to implement resolution
338 (1973).

Adopted at the 23111th meeting by
14 votes to none. 30

29 Ibid., document S/14759.
30 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

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Resolution 494 (1981)
of 11 December 1981

The Security Council,

Having considered the question of the recommendation for the appointment of the
Secretary-General of the United Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that Mr. Javier Pérez de Cuéllar should be
appointed Secretary-General of the United Nations for a term of office from 1 January
1982 to 31 December 1986.

Adapted unanimously at the
2312th meeting.

Security Council resolution 494 (1981) [on appointment of Javier Pérez de Cuéllar as Secretary-General of the United Nations]

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Resolution 495 (1981)
of 14 December 1981

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations operation in Cyprus of | December 1981, 49

Noting the concurrence of the parties concerned in the
recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security
Council should extend the stationing of the United Nations
Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six
months,

Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has agreed
that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is
necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December
1981,

Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186 (1964)
and other relevant resolutions,

Reiterating its support of the ten-point agreement for the
resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked
out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 at
Nicosia under the auspices of the Secretary-General, 46

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force established under
resolution 186 (1964) for a further period, ending on
15 June 1982;

2. Notes with satisfaction that the parties have resumed
the intercommunal talks within the framework of the tenpoint agreement and urges them to pursue these talks in a
continuing, sustained and result-oriented manner, avoiding
any delay;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed
of the progress made and to submit a report on the
implementation of the present resolution by 31 May 1982.

Adopted unanimously at the
2313th meeting.

49 Ibid., document S/14778.

Security Council resolution 495 (1981) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]

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Resolution 496 (1981)
of 15 December 1981

The Security Council,
Taking note of the letter dated 8 December 1981 from the
Chargé d'affaires of the Permanent Mission of the Republic

of Seychelles to the United Nations addressed to the
President of the Security Council. 63

Having heard the statement of the representative of the
Republic of Seychelles, 64
Bearing in mind that all Member States must refrain in
their international relations from the threat or use of force
against the territorial integrity or political independence of
any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with .the
purposes of the United Nations,

1. Affirms that the territorial integrity and political
independence of the Republic of Seychelles must be
respected;

2. Condemns the recent mercenary aggression against
the Republic of Seychelles and the subsequent hijacking;

3. Decides to send a commission of inquiry composed
of three members of the Security Council in order to
investigate the origin, background and financing of the
mercenary aggression of 25 November 1981 against the
Republic of Seychelles, as well as assess and evaluate
economic damages, and to report to the Council with
recommendations no later than 31 January 1982;

4. Decides that the members of the commission of
inquiry will be appointed after consultations between the
President and the members of the Security Council and the
Republic of Seychelles;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the commission of inquiry with the necessary assistance;

6. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Adopted unanimously at the
2314th meeting.

63 Ibid., document S/14783.
64 Ibid.. Thirty-sixth Year, 2314th meeting.

Security Council resolution 496 (1981) [deciding to send a commission of inquiry to Seychelles]

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Resolution 497 (1981)
of 17 December 1981

The Security Council,

Having considered the letter of 14 December 1981 from
the Permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic
contained in document S/14791, 28

Reaffirming that the acquisition of territory by force is
inadmissible, in accordance with the Charter of the United
Nations, the principles of international law and relevant
Security Council resolutions,

1. Decides that the Israeli decision to impose its laws,
jurisdiction and administration in the occupied Syrian Golan
Heights is null and void and without international legal
effect;

2. Demands that Israel, the occupying Power, should
rescind forthwith its decision;

3. Determines that all the provisions of the Geneva
Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in
Time of War, of 12 August 1949, 33 continue to apply to the
Syrian territory occupied by Israel since June 1967;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Security Council on the implementation of the present
resolution within two weeks and decides that, in the event
of non-compliance by Israel, the Council would meet
urgently, and not later than 5S January 1982, to consider
taking appropriate measures in accordance with the Charter
of the United Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
2319th meeting.

33 United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 75, p. 287.

Security Council resolution 497 (1981) [on annexation of the Golan Heights]

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Resolution 498 (1981)
of 18 December 1981

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 427
(1978), 434 (1978), 444 (1979), 450 (1979), 459 (1979),
467 (1980), 474 (1980), 483 (1980), 488 (1981) and 490
(1981),

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 11 December
1981, 35 and taking note of the conclusions and recommendations expressed therein,

Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative
of Lebanon to the Secretary-General dated 14 December
1981, 36

Convinced that the deterioration of the present situation
has serious consequences for peace and security in the
Middle East,

1. Reaffirms its resolution 425 (1978), in which it

(a) Calls for strict respect for the territorial integrity.
sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within
its internationally recognized boundaries;

(b) Calls upon Israel immediately to cease its military
action against Lebanese territorial integrity and withdraw
forthwith its forces from all Lebanese territory;

(c) Decides, in the light of the request of the Government of Lebanon, to establish immediately under its
authority a United Nations interim force for southernLebanon for the purpose of confirming the withdrawal of
Israeli forces, restoring international peace and security and
assisting the Government of Lebanon in ensuring the return
of its effective authority in the area, the force to be
composed of personnel drawn from Member States;

2. Reaffirms its past resolutions and particularly its
repeated calls upon all concerned for the strict respect of the
political independence, unity, sovereignty and territorial
integrity of Lebanon;

3. Reiterates its determination to implement resolution
425 (1978) in the totality of the area of operation assigned to
the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon up to the
internationally recognized boundaries so that the Force may
fulfil its deployment and so that the United Nations Truce
Supervision Organization may resume its normal functions,
unhindered, under the provisions of the General Armistice
Agreement of 1949; 37

4. Calls upon all concerned to work towards the
consolidation of the cease-fire called for by the Security
Council in resolution 490 (1981) and reiterates its condemnation of all actions contrary to the provisions of the
relevant resolutions;

5. Calls attention to the terms of reference and general
guidelines of the Force, as stated in the report of the
Secretary-General of 19 March 1978 20 confirmed by resolution 426 (1978), and particularly:

(a) That the Force “must be able to function as an
integrated and efficient military unit”:

(b) That the Force “must enjoy the freedom of movement and communication and other facilities that are
necessary for the performance of its tasks”:

(c) That the Force “will not use force except in self-defence”;

(d) That “self-defence would include resistance to
attempts by forceful means to prevent it from discharging its
duties under the mandate of the Security Council”;

6. Supports the efforts of the Government of Lebanon
in the civilian and military fields of rehabilitation and
reconstruction in southern Lebanon, and supports, in particular, the restoration of the authority of the Government of
Lebanon in that region and deployment of substantial
contingents of the Lebanese army in the area of operation of
the Force;

7. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his discussions with the Government of Lebanon, with a view to
establishing a joint phased programme of activities to be
carried out during the present mandate of the Force, aimed
at the total implementation of resolution 425 (1978), and to
report periodically to the Security Council;

8. Decides to renew the mandate of the Force for six
months, that is, until 19 June 1982;

9. Commends the efforts of the Secretary-General and
the performance of the Force, as well as the support of the
troop-contributing Governments, and of all Member States
who have assisted the Secretary-General, his staff and the
Force in discharging their responsibilities under the mandate;

10. Decides to remain seized of the question and to
review, within two months, the situation as a whole in the
light of the letter of the Permanent Representative of
Lebanon to the Secretary-General dated 14 December 1981.

Adopted at the 2320th meeting by
73 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (German Democratic Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics).

36 Ibid., document S/14792.
37 Ibid., Fourth Year, Special Supplement No. 4.

Security Council resolution 498 (1981) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]

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Resolution 499 (1981)
of 21 December 1981

The Security Council,
Noting with regret the death of Judge Abdullah El-Erian on 12 December 1981,

Noting further that a vacancy in the International Court of Justice for the remainder of
the term of office of the deceased judge has thus occurred and must be filled in accordance
with the terms of the Statute of the Court,

Noting that, in accordance with Article 14 of the Statute, the date of the elections to
fill this vacancy shall be fixed by the Security Council,

Decides that elections to fill the vacancy shall take place at a meeting of the Security
Council and at a meeting of the General Assembly at its resumed thirty-sixth session.

Adopted unanimously at the
2321st meeting.

Security Council resolution 499 (1981) [on election of members of the International Court of Justice]

ICJ > Members|JUDGES|ELECTION OF MEMBERS


Resolution 500 (1982)
of 28 January 1982

The Security Council,

Having considered the item on the agenda of its 2329th
meeting, as contained in document S/Agenda/2329/Rev. 1,

Taking into account that the lack of unanimity of its
permanent members at the 2329th meeting has prevented it
from exercising its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security,

Decides to call an emergency special session of the General Assembly to examine the question contained in document S/Agenda/2329/Rev. 1.

Adopted at the 2330th meeting by
13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland,
United States of America).

Security Council resolution 500 (1982) [on convening of an emergency special session of the General Assembly on territories occupied by Israel]

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Resolution 501 (1982)
of 25 February 1982

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 427
(1978), 434 (1978), 444 (1979), 450 (1979), 459 (1979),
467 (1980), 474 (1980), 483 (1980), 488 (1981), 490 (1981)
and 498 (1981),

Acting in accordance with its resolution 498 (1981), and
in particular with paragraph 10 of that resolution in which
it decided to review the situation as a whole,

Having studied the special report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, 6

Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative
of Lebanon to the President of the Security Council, 7

Having reviewed the situation as a whole in the light of
the report of the Secretary-General and of the letter of the
Permanent Representative of Lebanon,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General that it is
the strong recommendation of the Commander of the United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, and also the wish of the
Government of Lebanon, that the ceiling for troops of the
Force should be increased, and that the Secretary-General
fully supports the recommendation for an increase by one
thousand of the troop strength of the Force,

1. Reaffirms its resolution 425 (1978) which reads:

"The Security Council,

"Taking note of the letters from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon 8 and from the Permanent Representative of Israel, 9

“Having heard the statements of the Permanent Representatives of Lebanon and Israel, 10

"Gravely concerned at the deterioration of the situation
in the Middle East and its consequences to the maintenance of international peace,

“Convinced that the present situation impedes the
achievement of a just peace in the Middle East,

“1. Calls for strict respect for the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within
its internationally recognized boundaries;

" 2. Calls upon Israel immediately to cease its military action against Lebanese territorial integrity and withdraw forthwith its forces from all Lebanese territory;

“3. Decides, in the light of the request of the Government of Lebanon, to establish immediately under its
authority a United Nations interim force for southern
Lebanon for the purpose of confirming the withdrawal of
Israeli forces, restoring international peace and security
and assisting the Government of Lebanon in ensuring the
return of its effective authority in the area, the force to
be composed of personnel drawn from Member States;

“4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Council within twenty-four hours on the implementation
of the present resolution."

2. Decides to approve the immediate increase in the
strength of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
recommended by the Secretary-General in paragraph 6 of
his report, 6 from six thousand to approximately seven thousand troops, to reinforce present operations as well as to
make further deployment possible on the lines of resolution
425 (1978);

3. Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general
guidelines of the Force as stated in the report of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978 11 confirmed by resolution 426
(1978), and particularly:

(a) That the Force "must be able to function as an integrated and efficient military unit";

(b) That the Force "must enjoy the freedom of movement
and communication and other facilities that are necessary
to the performance of its tasks”;

(c) That the Force "will not use force except in self-defence";

(d) That "self-defence would include resistance to attempts by forceful means to prevent it from discharging its
duties under the mandate of the Security Council";

4. Calls upon the Secretary-General to renew his efforts
to reactivate the General Armistice Agreement between
Lebanon and Israel of 23 March 1949! and, in particular,
to convene an early meeting of the Mixed Armistice
Commission;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his discussions with the Government of Lebanon and the parties concerned with a view to submitting a report by 10 June
1982 on the necessary requirements for achieving further
progress in a phased programme of activities with the Government of Lebanon;

6. Decides to remain seized of the question and invites
the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on
the situation as a whole within two months.

Adopted at the 2332nd meeting by
13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Poland, Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics).

6 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-seventh Year, Supplement for January, February and March 1982, document S/14869.
7 Ibid., document S/14875.
8 Ibid., Thirty-third Year, Supplement for January, February and March
1978, documents S/12600 and S/12606.
9 Ibid., document S/12607.
10 Ibid., Thirty-third Year, 2071st meeting.
11 Ibid., Thirty-third Year, Supplement for January, February and March
1978, document S/12611.
12 Ibid., Fourth Year, Special Supplement No. 4.

Security Council resolution 501 (1982) [on strengthening of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]

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Resolution 502 (1982)
of 3 April 1982

The Security Council,

Recalling the statement made by the President of the
Security Council at the 2345th meeting of the Council on
1 April 198259 calling on the Governments of Argentina
and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland to refrain from the use or threat of force in the region
of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas),

Deeply disturbed at reports of an invasion on 2 April
1982 by armed forces of Argentina,

Determining that there exists a breach of the peace in the
region of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas),

1. Demands an immediate cessation of hostilities;

2. Demands an immediate withdrawal of all Argentine
forces from the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas);

3. Calls on the Governments of Argentina and the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to seek a
diplomatic solution to their differences and to respect fully
the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United
Nations.

Adopted at the 2350th meeting
by 10 votes to 1 (Panama), with
4 abstentions (China, Poland,
Spain, Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics).

Security Council resolution 502 (1982) [demanding withdrawal of Argentine forces from the Falkland Islands (Malvinas)]

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Resolution 503 (1982)
of 9 April 1982

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 473 (1980) and its statement of
5 February 1981 63 regarding the death sentences passed by
the Transvaal Division of the Supreme Court at Pretoria
on Neimbithi Johnson Lubisi, Petrus Tsepo Mashigo and
Naphtali Manana, three members of the African National
Congress of South Africa,

Gravely concerned at the confirmation of the death sentences by the South African Court of Appeal on 7 April
1982,

Deeply concerned that the carrying out of the death sentences would further aggravate the situation in South Africa,

1. Calls upon the South African authorities to commute
the death sentences;

2. Urges all States and organizations to use their influence and to take urgent measures in conformity with the
Chanter of the United Nations, the resolutions of the Security
Council and relevant international instruments to save the
lives of the three men.

Adopted unanimously at the

2351st meeting.

63 Document S/14361, incorporated in the record of the 2264th meeting.

Security Council resolution 503 (1982) [on death sentences imposed on members of the African National Congress of South Africa]

Lubisi, > Ncimbithi Johnson|Mashigo, Petrus Tsepho|Manana, Napthali|AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS > MEMBERS.|CAPITAL PUNISHMENT|SOUTH AFRICA|APARTHEID|MEMBERS


Resolution 504 (1982)
of 30 April 1982

The Security Council,

Having taken note of the letters of President Arap Moi
of Kenya, current Chairman of the Organization of African
Unity, dated 2 December 1981 67 and 31 March 1982, 68 and
of the letter of President Goukouni Weddeye of Chad dated
18 March 1982, 68

Bearing in mind the relevant resolutions of the General
Assembly on co-operation between the United Nations and
the Organization of African Unity,

1. Takes note of the decision of the Organization of
African Unity to establish, in agreement with the Government of the Republic of Chad, a peace-keeping force for
the maintenance of peace and security in Chad;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to establish a fund
for assistance to the peace-keeping force of the Organisation
of African Unity in Chad, to be supplied by voluntary
contributions;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary
measures to ensure the management of the fund in laison
with the Organization of African Unity.

Adopted at the 2358th meeting by
consensus.

66 See Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-seventh Year.
Supplement for April, May and June 1982.
67 Ibid., document S/15011.
68 Ibid., document S/15012.

Security Council resolution 504 (1982) [on establishment of a fund for a peace-keeping force of the Organization of African Unity in Chad]

OAU. Peace-Keeping Force in Chad|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CHAD|CHAD SITUATION|FUNDS|ESTABLISHMENT


Resolution 505 (1982)
of 26 May 1982

The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolution 502 (1982),

Noting with the deepest concern that the situation in the
region of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) has seriously
deteriorated,

Having heard the statement made by the Secretary-General at its 2360th meeting, on 21 May 1982, as well as
the statements made in the debate by the representatives of
Argentina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland,

Concerned to achieve, as a matter of the greatest urgency,
a cessation of hostilities and an end to the present conflict
between the armed forces of Argentina and the United
Kingdom,

1. Expresses appreciation to the Secretary-General for
the efforts that he has already made to bring about an agreement between the parties, to ensure the implementation
of resolution 502 (1982), and thereby to restore peace to
the region;

2. Requests the Secretary-General, on the basis of the
present resolution, to undertake a renewed mission of good
offices, bearing in mind resolution 502 (1982) and the approach outlined in his statement of 21 May 1982;

3. Urges the parties to the conflict to co-operate fully
with the Secretary-General in his mission with a view to
ending the present hostilities in and around the Falkland
Islands (Islas Malvinas);

4. Requests the Secretary-General to enter into contact
immediately with the parties with a view to negotiating
mutually acceptable terms for a cease-fire, including, if
necessary, arrangements for the dispatch of United
Nations observers to monitor compliance with the terms of
the cease-fire;

5. Requests the Secretary-Genera! to submit an interim
report to the Security Council as soon as possible and, in
any case, not later than seven days after the adoption of the
present resolution.

Adopted unanimously at the
2368th meeting.

Security Council resolution 505 (1982) [requesting the Secretary-General to undertake a renewed mission of good offices for the Falkland Islands (Malvinas)]

Argentina|Falkland Islands (Malvinas)|United Kingdom|Ireland

Latin America and the Caribbean|Northern Europe

UN. Secretary-General|DISPUTES|ARGENTINA|UNITED KINGDOM|CEASEFIRES|FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS)|FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) QUESTION|GOOD OFFICES


Resolution 506 (1982)
of 26 May 1982

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 22

Decides:

(a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement immediately Security Council resolution 338 (1973);

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six months,
that is, until 30 November 1982;

(c) To request the Secretary-General to submit, at the
end of this period, a report on the developments in the
situation and the measures taken to implement resolution
338 (1973).

Adopted unanimously at the
2369th meeting.

Security Council resolution 506 (1982) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]


Resolution 507 (1982)
of 28 May 1982
The Security Council,

Having examined the report of the Security Council Com
mission of Inquiry established under resolution 496 (1981), 53

Gravely concerned at the violation of the territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty of the Republic of
Seychelles,

Deeply grieved at the loss of life and substantial damage
to property caused by the mercenary invading force during
its attack on the Republic of Seychelles on 25 November
1981,

Gravely concerned at the mercenary aggression against
the Republic of Seychelles, prepared in and executed from
South Africa,

Deeply concerned at the danger which mercenaries represent for all States, particularly the small and weak ones,
and for the stability and independence of African States,

Concerned at the long-term effects of the mercenary
aggression of 25 November 1981 on the economy of the
Republic of Seychelles,

Reiterating resolution 496 (1981), in which it affirms that
the territorial integrity and political independence of the
Republic of Seychelles must be respected,

1. Takes note of the report of the Security Council Commission of Inquiry established under resolution 496 (1981)
and expresses its appreciation for the work accomplished;

2. Strongly condemns the mercenary aggression against
the Republic of Seychelles;

3. Commends the Republic of Seychelles for successfully repulsing the mercenary aggression and defending its
territorial integrity and independence;

4. Reaffirms its resolution 239 (1967) by which, inter
alia, it condemns any State which persists in permitting or
tolerating the recruitment of mercenaries and the provision
of facilities to them, with the objective of overthrowing the
Governments of Member States;

5. Condemns all forms of external interference in the
internal affairs of Member States, including the use of mercenaries to destabilize States and/or to violate the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and independence of States;

6. Further condemns the illegal acts against the security
and safety of civil aviation committed in the Republic of
Seychelles on 25 November 1981;

7. Calls upon all States to provide the Security Council
with any information they might have in connection with
the mercenary aggression of 25 November 1981 likely to
throw further light on the aggression, in particular transcripts
of court proceedings and testimony in any trial of any member of the invading mercenary force;

8. Appeals to all States and international organizations,
including the specialized agencies of the United Nations, to
assist the Republic of Seychelles to repair the damage caused
by the act of mercenary aggression;

9. Decides to establish, by 5 June 1982, a special fund
for the Republic of Seychelles, to be supplied by voluntary
contributions, through which assistance should be channelled for economic reconstruction;

10. Decides to establish an ad hoc committee, before
the end of May 1982, composed of four members of the
Security Council, to be chaired by France, to co-ordinate
and mobilize resources for the Special Fund established
under paragraph 9 of the present resolution, for immediate
disbursement to the Republic of Seychelles;

11. Requests the Secretary-General to provide all necessary assistance to the Ad Hoc Committee for the implementation, in particular, of paragraphs 8, 9 and 10 of the
present resolution:

12. Decides to mandate the Commission of Inquiry to
examine all further developments and present by 15 August
1982 a supplementary report, with appropriate recommendations, which should take into account, inter alia, the
evidence and testimony presented at any trial of any member
of the invading mercenary force;

13. Requests the Secretary-General to provide all necessary assistance for the implementation of the present reolution and paragraph 12 above;

14. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Adopted unanimously at the
2370th meeting.

53 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-seventh Year, Special
Supplement No. 2

Security Council resolution 507 (1982) [on South Africa's military activities against Seychelles]

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Resolution 508 (1982)
of 5 June 1982

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and its
ensuing resolutions and, more particularly. resolution SO}
(1982),

Taking note of the letters of the Permanent Representative
of Lebanon dated 4 June 1982,26

Deeply concerned at the deterioration of the present situation in Lebanon and in the Lebanese-Israeli border area.
and its consequences for peace and security in the region,

Gravely concerned at the violation of the territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty of Lebanon,

Reaffirming and supporting the statement made by the
President and the members of the Security Council on 4
June 1982, 24 as well as the urgent appeal issued by the
Secretary-General on 4 June 1982,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General, 27

1. Calls upon all the parties to the conflict to cease immediately and simultaneously all military activities within
Lebanon and across the Lebanese-Israeli border and not later
than 0600 hours, local time, on Sunday, 6 June 1982;

2. Requests all Member States which are in a position
to do so to bring their influence to bear upon those concerned
so that the cessation of hostilities declared by Security Council resolution 490 (1981) can be respected;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to undertake all possible efforts to ensure the implementation of and compliance
with the present resolution and to report to the Security
Council as early as possible and not later than forty-erght
hours after the adoption of the present resolution.

Adopted unanimously at the
2374th meeting.

26 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-seventh Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1982, documents S/15161 and S/15162
27 Ibid., Thirty-seventh Year, 2374th meeting.
28 Ibid., 2375th meeting.

Security Council resolution 508 (1982) [on the situation along the Lebanese-Israeli border]

ARMED INCIDENTS|ISRAEL|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION


Resolution 509 (1982)
of 6 June 1982

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 508 (1982),

Gravely concerned at the situation as described by the
Secretary-General in his report to the Council , 28

Reaffirming the need for strict respect for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries,

1. Demands that Israel withdraw all its military forces
forthwith and unconditionally to the internationally recognized boundaries of Lebanon;

2. Demands that all parties observe strictly the terms
of paragraph | of resolution 508 (1982) which called on
them to cease immediately and simultaneously all military
activities within Lebanon and across the Lebanese-Israeli
border;

3. Calls on all parties to communicate to the Secretary:
General their acceptance of the present resolution within
twenty-four hours;

4. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Adopted unanimously at the
2375th meeting.

28 Ibid., 2375th meeting.

Security Council resolution 509 (1982) [on the situation along the Lebanese-Israeli border]

TROOP WITHDRAWAL|ARMED INCIDENTS|ISRAEL|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION


Resolution 510 (1982)
of 15 June 1982

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations operation in Cyprus of 1 June, 72

Noting the concurrence of the parties concerned in the
recommendation by the Secretary-Genera! that the Security
Council should extend the stationing of the United Nations
Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six
months, ‘

Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has agreed
that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it 1s
necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1982.

Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186 (1964)
and other relevant resolutions,

Reiterating its support of the ten-point agreement for the
resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked
out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 at
Nicosia under the auspices of the Secretary-General, 73

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force established under
resolution 186 (1964) for a further period, ending on 15
December 1982;

2. Notes with satisfaction that the parties have resumed
the intercommunal talks within the framework of the ten
point agreement and urges them to pursue these talks in a
continuing, sustained and result-oriented manner, avoiding
any delay;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mis
sion of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed
of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 30 November 198?

Adopted unanimously at
the 2378th meeting.

72 Ibid., document S/15149.

73 Ibid., Thirty-fourth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1979
document S/13369, para. 51.

Security Council resolution 510 (1982) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]

UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION


Resolution 511 (1982)
of 18 June 1982

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 427
(1978), 434 (1978), 444 (1979), 450 (1979), 459 (1979),
467 (1980), 483 (1980), 488 (1981), 490 (1981), 498 (1981)
and 501 (1982),

Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982),

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon*! and taking note
of the conclusions and recommendations expressed therein,

Bearing in mind the need to avoid any developments
which could further aggravate the situation and the need,
pending an examination of the situation by the Security
Council in all its aspects, to preserve in place the capacity
of the United Nations to assist in the restoration of the peace,

1. Decides, as an interim measure, to extend the present
mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
for a period of two months, that is, until 19 August 1982:
2. Authorizes the Force during that period to carry out,
in addition, the interim tasks referred to in paragraph 17 of
the report of the Secretary-General on the Force; 32

3. Calls on all concerned to extend full co-operation to
the Force in the discharge of its tasks;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security
Council regularly informed of the implementation of resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982) and the present resolution.

Adopted at the 2379th meeting by
13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Poland, Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics).

32 Ibid., document S/15194/Add.2.

Security Council resolution 511 (1982) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]

UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION


Resolution 512 (1982)
of 19 June 1982

The Security Council,

Deeply concerned at the sufferings of the Lebanese and
Palestinian civilian populations,

Referring to the humanitarian principles of the Geneva
Conventions of 19493 and to the obligations arising from
the regulations annexed to The Hague Convention of 1907, 34

Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982),

1. Calls upon all the parties to the conflict to respect
the rights of the civilian populations, to refrain from all acts
of violence against those populations and to take all appropriate measures to alleviate the suffering caused by the conflict, in particular, by facilitating the dispatch and distribution
of aid provided by United Nations agencies and by nongovernmental organizations, in particular, the International
Committee of the Red Cross;

2. Appeals to Member States to continue to provide the
most extensive humanitarian aid possible;

3. Stresses the particular humanitarian responsibilities
of the United Nations and its agencies, including the United
Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees
in the Near East, towards civilian populations and calls upon
all the parties to the conflict not to hamper the exercise of
those responsibilities and to assist in humanitarian efforts:

4. Takes note of the measures taken by the Secretary-General to co-ordinate the activities of the international
agencies in this field and requests him to make every effort
to ensure the implementation of and compliance with the
present resolution and to report on these efforts to the Security Council as soon as possible.

Adopted unanimously at the
2380th meeting.

34 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, The Hague Conventions
and Declarations of 1899 and 1907 (New York. Oxford University Press,
1915)

Security Council resolution 512 (1982) [on humanitarian assistance for the Lebanese and Palestinian civilian population]

CIVILIAN PERSONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|EMERGENCY RELIEF|LEBANON|PALESTINIANS|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS


Resolution 513 (1982)
of 4 July 1982

The Security Council,

Alarmed by the continued sufferings of the Lebanese and
Palestinian civilian populations in southern Lebanon and in
west Beirut,

Referring to the humanitarian principles of the Geneva
Conventions of 1949 33 and to the obligations arising from
the regulations annexed to The Hague Convention of 1907, 34

Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and
512 (1982),

1. Calls for respect for the rights of the civilian popwations without any discrimination and repudiates all acts
of violence against those populations:

2. Calls further for the restoration of the normal supply
of vital facilities such as water, electricity, food and medical
provisions, particularly in Beirut;

3. Commends the efforts of the Secretary-General and
the action of international agencies to alleviate the sufferings
of the civilian population and requests them to continue
their efforts to ensure their success.

Adopted unanimously at the
2382nd meeting.

33 United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 75. Nos. 970-973.
34 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, The Hague Conventions and Declarations of 1899 and 1907 (New York. Oxford University Press, 1915)

Security Council resolution 513 (1982) [on the civilian population in Lebanon]

CIVILIAN PERSONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION|PALESTINIANS|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS


Resolution 514 (1982)
of 12 July 1982

The Security Council,

Having considered again the question entitled "The situation between Iran and Iraq",

Deeply concerned about the prolongation of the conflict
between the two countries, resulting in heavy losses of human lives and considerable material damage and endangering peace and security,

Recalling the provisions of Article 2 of the Charter of the
United Nations, and that the establishment of peace and
security in the region requires strict adherence to these
provisions,

Recalling that by virtue of Article 24 of the Charter the
Security Council has the primary responsibility for maintenance of international peace and security,

Recalling its resolution 479 (1980), adopted unanimously
on 28 September 1980, as well as the statement of the
President of the Security Council of 5 November 1980, 77

Taking note of the efforts of mediation pursued notably
by the Secretary-General and his representative, as well as
by the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and the Organization of the Islamic Conference,

1. Calls for a cease-fire and an immediate end to all
military operations;

2. Calls further for a withdrawal of forces to internationally recognized boundaries;

3. Decides to dispatch a team of United Nations observers to verify, confirm and supervise the cease-fire and
withdrawal, and requests the Secretary-General to submit
to the Security Council a report on the arrangements required
for that purpose;

4. Urges that the mediation efforts be continued in a
co-ordinated manner through the Secretary-General with a
view to achieving a comprehensive, just and honourable
settlement, acceptable to both sides, of all the outstanding
issues, on the basis of the principles of the Charter of the
United Nations, including respect for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of States;

5. Requests all other States to abstain from all actions
that could contribute to the continuation of the conflict and
to facilitate the implementation of the present resolution;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within three months on the implementation
of the present resolution.

Adopted unanimously at the
2383rd meeting.

77 See Resolutions and Decisions of the Security Council, 1980, p. 23.

Security Council resolution 514 (1982) [on the situation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq]

CEASEFIRES|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)|IRAQ|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT


Resolution 515 (1982)
of 29 July 1982

The Security Council,
Deeply concerned at the situation of the civilian population of Beirut,

Referring to the humanitarian principles of the Geneva
Conventions of 1949 33 and to the obligations arising from
the regulations annexed to The Hague Convention of 1907, 34

Recalling its resolutions 512 (1982) and 513 (1982),

1. Demands that the Government of Israel lift immediately the blockade of the city of Beirut in order to permit
the dispatch of supplies to meet the urgent needs of the
civilian population and allow the distribution of aid provided
by United Nations agencies and by non-governmental organizations, particularly the International Committee of the
Red Cross;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to transmit the text
of the present resolution to the Government of Israel and to
keep the Security Council informed of its implementation.

Adopted at the 2385th meeting by
14 to none. 36

36 One member (United States of America) did not participate in the
voting.

Security Council resolution 515 (1982) [on Israeli policy towards civilian persons in Lebanon]

BLOCKADE|ISRAEL|BEIRUT (LEBANON)|LEBANON|CIVILIAN PERSONS|EMERGENCY RELIEF|BEIRUT (LEBANON)|LEBANON|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION


Resolution 516 (1982)
of 1 August 1982

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982), S11
(1982), 512 (1982) and 513 (1982),

Recalling its resolution 515 (1982),

Alarmed by the continuation and intensification of military activities in and around Beirut,

Taking note of the latest massive violations of the ceasefire in and around Beirut,

1. Confirms its previous resolutions and demands an
immediate cease-fire, and a cessation of all military activities within Lebanon and across the Lebanese-Israeli border:

2. Authorizes the Secretary-General to deploy immediately, on the request of the Government of Lebanon, United
Nations observers to monitor the situation in and around
Beirut;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to report back to the
Security Council on compliance with the present resolution
as soon as possible and not later than four hours from now.

Adopted unanimously at the
2386th meeting.

Security Council resolution 516 (1982) [on deployment of UN observers in Beirut]

UN. Observer Group Beirut|CEASEFIRES|ISRAEL|LEBANON|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|BEIRUT (LEBANON)|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION


Resolution 517 (1982)
of 4 August 1982

The Security Council,

Deeply shocked and alarmed by the deplorable consequences of the Israeli invasion of Beirut on 3 August 1982,

1. Reconfirms its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982),
512 (1982), 513 (1982), 515 (1982) and 516 (1982);

2. Confirms once again its demand for an immediate
cease-fire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon;

3. Censures Israel for its failure to comply with the
above resolutions;

4. Calls for the prompt return of Israeli troops which
have moved forward subsequent to 1325 hours, eastern daylight time, on 1 August 1982;

5. Takes note of the decision of the Palestine Liberation
Organization to move the Palestinian armed forces from
Beirut;

6. Expresses its appreciation for the efforts and steps
taken by the Secretary-General to implement the provisions
of resolution 516 (1982) and authorizes him, as an immediate step, to increase the number of United Nations observers in and around Beirut;

7. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Security Council on the implementation of the present
resolution as soon as possible and not later than 1000
hours, eastern daylight time, on 5 August 1982;

8. Decides to meet at that time, if necessary, in order
to consider the report of the Secretary-General and, in case
of failure to comply by any of the parties to the conflict, to
consider adopting effective ways and means in accordance
with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.

Adopted at the 2389th meeting by
14 votes to none, with 1 abstention (United States of America).

Security Council resolution 517 (1982) [on Israeli invasion of Beirut, 3 Aug. 1982]

Israel|Lebanon|Palestine, State of|United States

PLO|CEASEFIRES|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|TRUCE SUPERVISION|ISRAEL|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION


Resolution 518 (1982)
of 12 August 1982

The Security Council.

Recalling its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982), 511
(1982), 512.(1982), 513 (1982), 515 (1982), 516 (1982)
and 517 (1982),

Expressing its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon and, particularly, in and around
Beirut,

1. Demands that Israel and all parties to the conflict
observe strictly the terms of Security Council resolutions
relevant to the immediate cessation of all military activities
within Lebanon and, particularly, in and around Beirut;

2. Demands the immediate lifting of all restrictions on
the city of Beirut in order to permit the free entry of supplies
to meet the urgent needs of the civilian population in Beirut;

3. Requests the United Nations observers in, and in the
vicinity of, Beirut to report on the situation;

4. Demands that Israel co-operate fully in the effort to
secure the effective deployment of the United Nations observers, as requested by the Government of Lebanon, and
in such a manner as to ensure their safety;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to report as soon as
possible to the Security Council on the implementation of
the present resolution;

6. Decides to meet, if necessary, in order to consider
the situation upon receipt of the report of the Secretary-General.

Adopted unanimously at the
2392nd meeting.

Security Council resolution 518 (1982) [on Israeli military activities in Lebanon]

TRUCE SUPERVISION|ISRAEL|LEBANON|BEIRUT (LEBANON)|CIVILIAN PERSONS|EMERGENCY RELIEF|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION


Resolution 519 (1982)
of 17 August 1982

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 427
(1978), 434 (1978), 444 (1979), 450 (1979), 459 (1979),
467 (1980), 483 (1980), 488 (1981), 490 (1981), 498 (1981),
501 (1982) and 511 (1982),

Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982),
as well as subsequent resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

Having studied with grave concern the report of the
Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force
in Lebanon 39 and noting its conclusions and recommendations and the wishes of the Government of Lebanon as set
out therein,

Bearing in mind the need, pending an examination by the
Security Council of the situation in all its aspects, to preserve
in place the capacity of the United Nations to assist in the
restoration of the peace and of the authority of the Government of Lebanon throughout Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further interim period of two months, that is, until 19 October 1982;

2. Authorizes the Force during that period to continue
to carry out, in addition, the interim tasks in the humanitarian and administrative fields assigned to it in paragraph
2 of resolution 511 (1982);

3. Calls on all concerned, taking into account para
graphs 5, 8, and 9 of the report of the Secretary-General
on the Force, to extend full co-operation to it in the discharge
of its tasks;

4. Supports the efforts of the Secretary-General. with
a view to optimum use of observers of the United Nations
Truce Supervision Organization, as envisaged by relevant
resolutions of the Security Council;

5. Decides to consider the situation fully and in all its
aspects before 19 October 1982.

Adopted at the 2393rd meeting by
13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Poland, Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics).

Security Council resolution 519 (1982) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]

UN Interim Force in Lebanon|UN Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|TRUCE SUPERVISION|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION


Resolution 520 (1982)
of 17 September 1982

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of
15 September 1982, 40

Condemning the murder of Bashir Gemayel, the constitutionally elected President-elect of Lebanon, and every effort to disrupt by violence the restoration of a strong, stable
government in Lebanon,

Having listened to the statement by the Permanent Representative of Lebanon, 41

Taking note of the determination of Lebanon to ensure
the withdrawal of all non-Lebanese forces from Lebanon,

1. Reaffirms its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and
516 (1982) in all their components;

2. Condemns the recent Israeli incursions into Beirut in
violation of the cease-fire agreements and of Security Council resolutions;

3. Demands an immediate return to the positions
occupied by Israel before 15 September 1982, as a first
step towards the full implementation of Security Council
resolutions;

4. Calls again for the strict respect of the sovereignty,
territorial integrity, unity and political independence of Lebanon under the sole and exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon through the Lebanese Army throughout
Lebanon;

5. Reaffirms its resolutions 512 (1982) and 513 (1982),
which call for respect for the rights of the civilian populations without any discrimination, and repudiates all acts
of violence against those populations;

6. Supports the efforts of the Secretary-General to implement resolution 516 (1982), concerning the deployment
of United Nations observers to monitor the situation in and
around Beirut, and requests all the parties concerned to cooperate fully in the application of that resolution;

7. Decides to remain seized of the question and asks
the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed
of developments as soon as possible and not later than within
twenty-four hours.

Adopted unanimously at the
2395th meeting.

40 Ibid., document S/15382/Add.1.
41 Ibid., Thirty-seventh Year, 2394th meeting.

Security Council resolution 520 (1982) [on violations of the cease-fires agreements between Israel and Lebanon]

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Resolution 521 (1982)
of 19 September 1982

The Security Council,
Appalled at the massacre of Palestinian civilians in Beirut,

Having heard the report of the Secretary-General 42 at its
2396th meeting,

Noting that the Government of Lebanon has agreed to the
dispatch of United Nations observers to the sites of greatest
human suffering and losses in and around that city,

1. Condemns the criminal massacre of Palestinian c1vilians in Beirut;

2. Reaffirms once again its resolutions 512 (1982) and
513 (1982), which call for respect for the rights of the
civilian populations without any discrimination, and repudiates all acts of violence against those populations;

3. Authorizes the Secretary-General, as an immediate
step, to increase the number of United Nations observers in
and around Beirut from ten to fifty, and insists that there
shall be no interference with the deployment of the observers
and that they shall have full freedom of movement;

4. Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with
the Government of Lebanon, to ensure the rapid deployment
of those observers in order that they may contribute in every
way possible within their mandate to the effort to ensure
full protection for the civilian populations;

5. Requests the Secretary-General, as a matter of urgency, to initiate appropriate consultations and, in particular, consultations with the Government of Lebanon on
additional steps which the Security Council might take.
including the possible deployment of United Nations forces.
to assist that Government in ensuring full protection for the
civilian populations in and around Beirut and requests him
to report to the Council within forty-eight hours;

6. Insists that all concerned must permit United Nations
observers and forces established by the Security Council in
Lebanon to be deployed and to discharge their mandates
and, in this connection, solemnly calls attention to the obligation of all Member States, under Article 25 of the Charter
of the United Nations, to accept and carry out the decisions
of the Council in accordance with the Charter;

7. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security
Council informed on an urgent and continuing basis.

Adopted unanimously at the resumed 2396th meeting.

42 Ibid., Thirty-seventh Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1982, document S/15400.

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Resolution 522 (1982)
of 4 October 1982

The Security Council,

Having considered again the question entitled "The situation between Iran and Iraq",

Deploring the prolongation and the escalation of the conflict between the two countries, resulting in heavy losses of
human lives and considerable material damage and endangering peace and security,

Reaffirming that the restoration of peace and security in
the region requires all Member States strictly to comply
with their obligations under the Charter of the United Nations,

Recalling its resolution 479 (1980), adopted unanimously
on 28 September 1980, as well as the statement of the
President of the Security Council of 5 November 1980, 77

Further recalling its resolution 514 (1982), adopted unanimously on 12 July 1982, and the statement of the President
of the Security Council of 15 July 1982, 78

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 15
July 1982, 80

1. Urgently calls again for an immediate cease-fire and
an end to all military operations;

2. Reaffirms its call for a withdrawal of forces to internationally recognized boundaries;
3. Welcomes the fact that one of the parties has already
expressed its readiness to co-operate in the implementation
of resolution 514 (1982) and calls upon the other to do
likewise;

4. Affirms the necessity of implementing without further
delay its decision to dispatch United Nations observers to
verify, confirm and supervise the cease-fire and withdrawal;

5. Reaffirms the urgency of the continuation of the current mediation efforts;

6. Reaffirms its request to all other States to abstain
from all actions which could contribute to the continuation
of the conflict and to facilitate the implementation of the
present resolution;

7. Further requests the Secretary-General to report to
the Security Council on the implementation of the present
resolution within seventy-two hours.

Adopted unanimously the
2399th meeting.

78 S/15296.
79 See Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-seventh Year,
Supplement for October, November and December 1982.
80 Ibid., Supplement for July, August and September 1982, document
S/15293

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Resolution 523 (1982)
of 18 October 1982

The Security Council,
Having heard the statement of the President of the Republic of Lebanon, 44

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and 519
(1982),

Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982).
as well as all subsequent resolutions on the situation in
Lebanon,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General 45 and
taking note of its conclusions and recommendations,

Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further interim period of three months, that is, until 19 January 1983;

2. Insists that there shall be no interference under any
pretext with the operations of the Force and that it shall
have full freedom of movement in the discharge of its
mandate;

3. Authorizes the Force during that period to carry out,
with the consent of the Government of Lebanon, interim
tasks in the humanitarian and administrative fields, as indicated in resolutions 511 (1982) and 519 (1982). and to
assist the Government of Lebanon in ensuring the security
of all the inhabitants of the area without any discrimination;

4. Requests the Secretary-General, within the three-month period, to consult with the Government of Lebanon
and to report to the Security Council on ways and means
of ensuring the full implementation of the mandate of the
Force as defined in resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978).
and the relevant decisions of the Council;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the progress of his consultations.

Adopted at the 2400th meeting by
13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Poland, Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics}

44 Ibid., Thirty-seventh Year, 2400th meeting.

45 Ibid., Thirty-seventh Year, Supplement for October, November and
December 1982, document S/15455 and Corr. 1.

Security Council resolution 523 (1982) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]


Resolution 524 (1982)
of 29 November 1982

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 48

Decides:

(a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement
immediately Security Council resolution 338 (1973);

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six months.
that is, until 31 May 1983;

(c) To request the Secretary-General to submit, at the
end of this period, a report on the developments in the
situation and the measures taken to implement resolution
338 (1973).

Adopted unanimously at the
2403rd meeting.

48 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-seventh Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1982, document S/15493

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Resolution 525 (1982)
of 7 December 1982

The Security Council,

Having considered the question of the death sentences
passed on 19 August 1981 in South Africa on Mr. Anthony
Tsotsobe, Mr. Johannes Shabangu and Mr. David Moise.

Recalling its statement of 4 October 1982 65 regarding the
death sentences passed on 6 August 1982 in South Africa
on Mr. Thelle Simon Mogoerane, Mr. Jerry Semano
Mosololi and Mr. Marcus Thabo Motaung, members of
the African National Congress of South Africa, and reiterating its urgent appeal for executive clemency in this case.

Gravely concerned at the confirmation by the Appellate
Division of the Supreme Court of South Africa on 26
November 1982 of the death sentences imposed on Mr.
Anthony Tsotsobe, Mr. Johannes Shabangu and Mr. David
Moise,

Conscious that the carrying out of the death sentences
will further aggravate the situation in South Africa,

1. Calls upon the South African authorities to commute
the death sentences imposed on the six men;

2. Urges all States and organizations to use their influence and to take urgent measures, in conformity with the
Charter of the United Nations, the resolutions of the Security
Council and relevant international instruments, to save the
lives of the six men.

Adopted unanimously at the
2404th meeting.

65 S/15444

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Resolution 526 (1982)
of 14 December 1982

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations operation in Cyprus of | December 1982,

Noting the concurrence of the parties concerned in the
recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security
Council should extend the stationing of the United Nations
Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six
months,

Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has agreed
that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is
necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December
1982,

Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186 (1964)
and other relevant resolutions,

Reiterating its support of the ten-point agreement for the
resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked
out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 at
Nicosia under the auspices of the Secretary-General,

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force established under resolution 186 (1964) for a further period, ending on 15 June
1983;

2. Notes with satisfaction that the parties have resumed
the intercommunal talks within the framework of the ten-point agreement and urges them to pursue these talks in a
continuing, sustained and result-oriented manner, avoiding
any delay:

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed
of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 3] May 1983.

Adopted unanimously the
2405th meeting.

Security Council resolution 526 (1982) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]


Resolution 527 (1982)
of 15 December 1982

The Security Council,

Taking note of the letter dated 9 December 1982 from
the Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the
Kingdom of Lesotho to the United Nations addressed to the
President of the Security Council, 83

Having heard the statement by His Majesty King
Moshoeshoe II of the Kingdom of Lesotho,

Bearing in mind that all Member States must refrain in
their international relations from the threat or use of force
against the territorial integrity or political independence of
any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the
purposes of the United Nations,

Gravely concerned at the recent premeditated aggressive
act by South Africa, in violation of the sovereignty, airspace
and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Lesotho, and its
consequences for peace and security in southern Africa,

Gravely concerned that this wanton aggressive act by
South Africa is aimed at weakening the humanitarian support given by Lesotho to South African refugees,

Deeply concerned about the gravity of the aggressive acts
of South Africa against Lesotho,

Grieved at the tragic loss in human life and concerned
about the damage and destruction of property resulting from
the aggressive act by South Africa against the Kingdom of
Lesotho,

1. Strongly condemns the apartheid régime of South
Africa for its premeditated aggressive act against the Kingdom of Lesotho which constitutes a flagrant violation of the
sovereignty and territorial integrity of that country;

2. Demands the payment by South Africa of full and
adequate compensation to the Kingdom of Lesotho for the
damage to life and property resulting from this aggressive
act;

3. Reaffirms the right of Lesotho to receive and give
sanctuary to the victims of apartheid in accordance with its
traditional practice, humanitarian principles and its inter
national obligations;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to enter into immediate consultations with the Government of Lesotho and
agencies of the United Nations to ensure the welfare of the
refugees in Lesotho in a manner consistent with their security;

5. Requests Member States urgently to extend all necessary economic assistance to Lesotho in order to strengthen
its capacity to receive and maintain South African refugees;

6. Declares that there are peaceful means to resolve
international problems and that, in accordance with the
Charter of the United Nations, only these should be employed;

7. Calls upon South Africa to declare publicly that it
will, in the future, comply with provisions of the Charter
and that it will not commit aggressive acts against Lesotho
either directly or through its proxies;

8. Requests the Secretary-General to monitor the implementation of the present resolution and to report regularly
to the Security Council as the situation demands:

9. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the

2407th meeting

83 Ibid., document S/15515.

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Resolution 528 (1982)
of 21 December 1982

The Security Council,

Having considered the question concerning the inclusion of Arabic among the official
and working languages of the Security Council,

Bearing in mind General Assembly resolution 35/219 of 17 December 1980,

Bearing in mind also General Assembly resolutions 3190 (XXVIII) of 18 December
1973 and 34/226 of 20 December 1979,

Taking into account that the General Assembly, in its resolution 35/219 A, after
affirming that, in the interest of the full effectiveness of the work of the United Nations,
Arabic should be accorded the same status as the other official and working languages,
requested, inter alia, the Security Council to include Arabic among its official and working
languages not later than 1 January 1983,

Decides to include Arabic among the official and working languages of the Security
Council and to amend rules 41 and 42 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Council
to read as follows:

“Rule 41
"rabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish shall be both the
official and the working languages of the Security Council.

"Rule 42

"Speeches made in any of the six languages of the Security Council shall be
interpreted into the other five languages.”

Adopted at the 2410th meeting by
consensus.

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Resolution 529 (1983)

of 18 January 1983

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978),
and all subsequent resolutions on the United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon,

Recalling further its resolutions 508 (1982) and
509 (1982),

Having taken note of the letter of the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the President of the
Security Council and to the Secretary-General of
13 January 1983, 3 and of the statement he made at
the 2411th meeting of the Council,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General 4
and taking note of his observations,
Responding to the request of the Government of
Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further
interim period of six months, that is, until 19 July
1983;

2. Calls upon all parties concerned to co-operate
with the Force for the full implementation of the
present resolution:

3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Security Council on the progress made in this respect.

Adopted at the 2411th meeting
by 13 votes to none, with 2
abstentions (Poland, Union
of Soviet Socialist Republics).

3 Ibid., document S/15557, annex I.
4 Ibid., document S/15557.

Security Council resolution 529 (1983) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]

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Resolution 530 (1983)

of 19 May 1983

The Security Council,

Having heard the statements of the Minister for
External Relations of the Republic of Nicaragua, 37

Having also heard the statements of the representatives of various States Members of the United
Nations in the course of the debate,

Deeply concerned, on the one hand, at the situation prevailing on and inside the northern border of
Nicaragua and, on the other hand, at the consequent
danger of a military confrontation between Honduras
and Nicaragua, which could further aggravate the
existing critical situation in Central America,

Recalling all the relevant principles of the Charter
of the United Nations, particularly the obligation of
States to settle their disputes exclusively by peaceful
means, not to resort to the threat or use of force and
to respect the self-determination of peoples and the
sovereign independence of all States,

Noting the widespread desire expressed by the
States concerned to achieve solutions to the differences
between them,

Commending the appeal of the Contadora Group
of countries, Colombia, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela, in its 12 May 1983 communiqué, 38 that the
deliberations of the Council should strengthen the
principles of self-determination and non-interference
in the affairs of other States, the obligation not to allow
the territory of a State to be used for committing acts
of aggression against other States, the peaceful settlement of disputes and the prohibition of the threat or
use of force to resolve conflict,

Considering the broad support expressed for the
efforts of the Contadora Group to achieve solutions
to the problems that affect Central American countries
and to secure a stable and lasting peace in the region,

1. Reaffirms the right of Nicaragua and of all the
other countries of the area to live in peace and security, free from outside interference;

2. Commends the efforts of the Contadora Group
and urges the pursuit of those efforts;

3. Appeals urgently to the interested States to
co-operate fully with the Contadora Group, through a
frank and constructive dialogue, so as to resolve their
differences;

4. Urges the Contadora Group to spare no effort
to find solutions to the problems of the region and to
keep the Security Council informed of the results of
these efforts;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the
Council informed of the development of the situation
and of the implementation of the present resolution.

Adopted unanimously at the
2437th meeting.

37 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-eighth Year,
2431st and 2433rd meetings.

38 Ibid., Thirty-eighth Year, Supplement for April, May and June
1983, document S/15762.

Security Council resolution 530 (1983) [on the situation in Central America]

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Resolution 531 (1983)

of 26 May 1983

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force. 10

Decides:

(a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement
immediately Security Council resolution 338 (1973);

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of
six months, that is, until 30 November 1983;

(c) To request the Secretary-General to submit, at
the end of this period, a report on the developments
in the situation and the measures taken to implement
resolution 338 (1973).

Adopted unanimously at the
2445th meeting.

Security Council resolution 531 (1983) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]


Resolution 532 (1983)

of 31 May 1983

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General 44

Recalling General Assembly resolutions 1514 (XV)
of 14 December 1960 and 2145 (XXI) of 27 October
1966,

Recalling and reaffirming its resolutions 301 (1971),
385 (1976), 431 (1978), 432 (1978), 435 (1978) and 439
(1978),

Reaffirming the legal responsibility of the United
Nations over Namibia and the primary responsibility
of the Security Council for ensuring the implementation of its resolutions 385 (1976) and 435 (1978),
including the holding of free and fair elections in
Namibia under the supervision and control of the
United Nations,

Taking note of the results of the International Conference in Support of the Struggle of the Namibian
People for Independence, held at UNESCO House in
Paris from 25 to 29 April 1983,

Taking note of the protracted and exhaustive consultations which have taken place since the adoption
of resolution 435 (1978),

Further noting with regret that those consultations
have not yet brought about the implementation of
resolution 435 (1978),

1. Condemns South Africa’s continued illegal
occupation of Namibia in flagrant defiance of resolutions of the General Assembly and decisions of the
Security Council;

2. Calls upon South Africa to make a firm commitment as to its readiness to comply with Council resolution 435 (1978) for the independence of Namibia;

3. Further calls upon South Africa to co-operate
forthwith and fully with the Secretary-General in
order to expedite the implementation of resolution 435
(1978) for the early independence of Namibia;

4. Decides to mandate the Secretary-General to
undertake consultations with the parties to the proposed cease-fire, with a view to securing the speedy
implementation of resolution 435 (1978);

5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to
the Council on the results of these consultations as
soon as possible and not later than 31 August 1983;

6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the
24491h meeting.

44 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-eighth Year,
Supplement for April, May and June 1983, document S/15776.

Security Council resolution 532 (1983) [on implementation of Security Council resolution 435 (1978) on the Namibia question]

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Resolution 533 (1983)
of 7 June 1983

The Security Council,

Having considered the question of the death sentences passed on 6 August 1982 in South Africa on
Mr. Thelle Simon Mogoerane, Mr. Jerry Semano Mosololi and Mr. Marcus Thabo Motaung, members
of the African National Congress of South Africa,

Recalling its statement of 4 October 1982 52 as well
as its resolution 525 (1982) appealing for executive
clemency in this case,

Gravely concerned over the decision of the South
African authorities on 6 June 1983 to refuse executive
clemency in respect of the three men,

Conscious that the carrying out of the death sentences will aggravate the situation in South Africa,

1. Calls upon the South African authorities to
commute the death sentences imposed on the three
men;

2. Urges all States and organizations to use their
influence and to take urgent measures, in conformity
with the Charter of the United Nations, the resolutions of the Security Council and relevant international
instruments, to save the lives of the three men.

Adopted unanimously at the
2452nd meeting.

52 Document S/15444. See Resolutions and Decisions of the
Security Council, 1982, p. 16.

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Resolution 534 (1983)

of 15 June 1983

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 1 June
1983, 55

Noting the concurrence of the parties concerned in
the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the
Security Council should extend the stationing of the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a
further period of six months,

Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has
agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the
island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus
beyond 15 June 1983,

Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186
(1964) and other relevant resolutions,

Reiterating its support of the ten-point agreement
for the resumption of the intercommunal talks 56
which was worked out at the high-level meeting on
18 and 19 May 1979 at Nicosia under the auspices of
the Secretary-General,

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force established
under resolution 186 (1964) for a further period, ending
on 15 December 1983;

2. Notes with satisfaction that the parties have
resumed the intercommunal talks within the framework of the ten-point agreement and urges them to
pursue these talks in a continuing, sustained and
result-oriented manner, avoiding any delay;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue
his mission of good offices, to keep the Security
Council informed of the progress made and to submit
a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 30 November 1983.

Adopted unanimously at the
2453rd meeting.

55 Ibid., document S/15812.
56 Ibid., Thirty-fourth Year, Supplement for April, May and June
1979, document $/13369, para. 51.

Security Council resolution 534 (1983) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Forces in Cyprus]

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Resolution 535 (1983)
of 29 June 1983

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolution 527 (1982),

Having examined the report of the Mission to
Lesotho appointed by the Secretary-General in accordance with resolution 527 (1982), 65

Having heard the statement of the Chargé d’ affaires
of the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho
expressing the deep concern of his Government at
the frequent aggressive acts by South Africa against
the territorial integrity and independence of Lesotho,

Reaffirming its opposition to the system of apartheid and the right of all countries to receive refugees
fleeing from apartheid oppression,

Convinced of the importance of international solidarity with Lesotho,

1. Commends the Government of Lesotho for its
steadfast opposition to apartheid and its generosity
to the South African refugees;
2. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for having arranged to send a mission to
Lesotho to ascertain the assistance needed;

3. Endorses the report of the Mission to Lesotho
under resolution 527 (1982);

4. Requests Member States, international organizations and financial institutions to assist Lesotho in the fields identified in the report of the Mission to
Lesotho;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to give the
matter of assistance to Lesotho his continued attention and to keep the Security Council informed;

6. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Adopted unanimously at the
2455th meeting.

65 S/15600.

Security Council resolution 535 (1983) [on UN Mission to Lesotho]

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Resolution 536 (1983)

of 18 July 1983

The Security Council,

Having heard the statement of the Minister for
Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lebanon, 13

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978),
and all subsequent resolutions on the United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon,

Recalling further its resolutions 508 (1982), 509
(1982) and 520 (1982), as well as all its other resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

Reiterating its strong support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and political independence
of Lebanon within its internationally recognized
boundaries,

Having taken note of the letter of the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the President of the
Security Council of 5 July 1983, 14

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General 15
and taking note of his observations and recommendation expressed therein,

Responding to the request of the Government of
Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further
interim period of three months, that is, until 19 October 1983;

2. Calls upon all parties concerned to co-operate
with the Force for the full implementation of its mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978)
and the relevant decisions of the Security Council;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Council on the progress made in this respect.

Adopted at the 2456th meeting
by 13 votes to none, with 2
abstentions (Poland, Union
of Soviet Socialist Republics).

13 Ibid., Thirty-eighth Year, 2456th meeting.
14 Ibid., Thirty-eighth Year, Supplement for July, August and
September 1983, document S/15868.
15 Ibid., document S/15863.

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Resolution 537 (1983)
of 22 September 1983

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of Saint Christopher and Nevis for admission to the United
Nations, 79

Recommends to the General Assembly that Saint
Christopher and Nevis should be admitted to membership in the United Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
2479th meeting.

79 Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirty-eighth Session, Annexe.s, agenda item 19, document A/38/424-S/15989.

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Resolution 538 (1983)
of 18 October 1983

The Security Council,

Having heard the statement of the representative of
Lebanon, 18

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978)
and all subsequent resolutions on the United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon,

Recalling further its resolutions 508 (1982), 509
(1982) and 520 (1982), as well as all its other resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

Reiterating its strong support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and political independence
of Lebanon within its internationally recognized
boundaries,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon 19
and taking note of the conclusions and recommendations expressed therein,

Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the Secretary-General, 20

Responding to the request of the Government of
Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further
interim period of six months, that is, until 19 April
1984;

2. Calls upon all parties concerned to co-operate
fully with the Force for the full implementation of its
mandate, as defined in resolutions 425 (1978) and 426
(1978) and the relevant decisions of the Security
Council;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Council on the progress made in this respect.

Adopted at the 2480th meeting
by 13 votes to none, with 2
abstentions (Poland, Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics).

Decisions

19 Ibid., document S/16036.
20 Ibid., para. 20.

Security Council resolution 538 (1983) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]