Resolution 365 (1974)
of 13 December 1974

The Security Council,

Having received the text of resolution 3212 (XXIX)
of the General Assembly on the “Question of Cyprus”,

Noting with satisfaction that that resolution was
adopted unanimously,

1. Endorses General Assembly resolution 3212
(XXIX) and urges the parties concerned to implement
it as soon as possible;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to report on the
progress of the implementation of the present resolution.

Adopted at the 1810th meeting by consensus.

Security Council resolution 365 (1974) [endorsing General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX) on the Cyprus question]


Resolution 366 (1974)
of 17 December 1974

The Security Council,

Recalling General Assembly resolution 2145 (XXI)
of 27 October 1966, by which the Assembly terminated
South Africa’s Mandate over the Territory of Namibia,
and resolution 2248 (S-V) of 19 May 1967, by which
it established a United Nations Council for Namibia, as
well as all subsequent General Assembly resolutions
on Namibia, in particular resolution 3295 (XXIX) of
13 December 1974,

Recalling Security Council resolutions 245 (1968)
of 25 January and 246 (1968) of 14 March 1968,
264 (1969) of 20 March and 269 (1969) of 12 August 1969, 276 (1970) of 30 January, 282 (1970)
of 23 July, 283 (1970) and 284 (1970) of 29 July
1970, 300 (1971) of 12 October and 301 (1971) of
20 October 1971 and 310 (1972) of 4 February
1972, which confirmed the General Assembly decisions,

Recalling the advisory opinion of the International
Court of Justice of 21 June 1971 36 that South Africa
is under obligation to withdraw its presence from the
Territory,

Concerned about South Africa’s continued illegal
occupation of Namibia and its persistent refusal to
comply with the resolutions and decisions of the General Assembly and the Security Council, as well as the
advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice,

Gravely concerned at South Africa’s brutal repression of the Namibian people and its persistent violation
of their human rights, as well as its efforts to destroy
the national unity and territorial integrity of Namibia,

1. Condemns the continued illegal occupation of the
Territory of Namibia by South Africa;

2. Condemns the illegal and arbitrary application
by South Africa of racially discriminatory and repressive laws and practices in Namibia;

3. Demands that South Africa make a solemn
declaration that it will comply with the resolutions and
decisions of the United Nations and the advisory
opinion of the International Court of Justice of 21 June
1971 in regard to Namibia and that it recognizes the
territorial integrity and unity of Namibia as a nation,
such declaration to be addressed to the Security Council;

4, Demands that South Africa take the necessary
steps to effect the withdrawal, in accordance with Security Council resolutions 264 (1969) and 269
(1969), of its illegal administration maintained in
Namibia and to transfer power to the people of
Namibia with the assistance of the United Nations;

5. Further demands that South Africa, pending the
transfer of power provided for in paragraph 4 above:

(a) Comply fully, in spirit and in practice, with the
provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights;

(b) Release all Namibian political prisoners, including those imprisoned or detained in connexion with
offences under so-called internal security laws, whether
such Namibians have been charged or tried or are held
without charge and whether held in Namibia or South
Africa;

(c) Abolish the application in Namibia of all racially
discriminatory and politically repressive laws and practices, particularly Bantustans and homelands;

(d) Accord unconditionally to all Namibians currently in exile for political reasons full facilities for
return to their country without risk of arrest, detention, intimidation or imprisonment;

6. Decides to remain seized of the matter and to
meet on or before 30 May 1975 for the purpose of
reviewing South Africa’s compliance with the terms
of the present resolution and, in the event of non-compliance by South Africa, for the purpose of considering the appropriate measures to be taken under
the Charter of the United Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
1811th meeting.

36 Legal Consequences for States of the Continued Presence
of South Africa in Namibia (South West Africa) notwithstanding Security Council resolution 276 (1970), Advisory Opinion,
I.C.J. Reports 1971, p. 16.

Security Council resolution 366 (1974) [demanding that South Africa transfer power to the people of Namibia]

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Resolution 367 (1975)
of 12 March 1975

The Security Council,

Having considered the situation in Cyprus in response
to the complaint submitted by the Government of the
Republic of Cyprus,

Having heard the report of the Secretary-General 3
and the statements made by the parties concerned,

Deeply concerned at the continuation of the crisis
in Cyprus,

Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolution 365 (1974) of 13 December 1974 by which it
endorsed General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX)
adopted unanimously on 1 November 1974,

Noting the absence of progress towards the implementation of its resolutions,

1. Calls once more upon all States to respect the
sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and urgently requests them, as well as the parties concerned, to refrain
from any action which might prejudice that sovereignty,
independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment,
as well as from any attempt at partition of the island
or its unification with any other country;

2. Regrets the unilateral decision of 13 February
1975 declaring that a part of the Republic of Cyprus
would become “a Federated Turkish State’ us, inter
alia, tending to compromise the continuation of negotiations between the representatives of the two communities on an equal footing, the objective of which must
continue to be to reach freely a solution providing for
a political settlement and the establishment of a mutually acceptable constitutional arrangement, and expresses its concern over all unilateral actions by the
parties which have compromised or may compromise
the implementation of the relevant United Nations
resolutions;
3. Affirms that the decision referred to in paragraph 2 above does not prejudge the final political settlement of the problem of Cyprus and takes note of the
declaration that this was not its intention;

4. Calls for the urgent and effective implementation
of all parts and provisions of General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX), endorsed by Security Council
resolution 365 (1974);

5. Considers that new efforts should be undertaken
to assist the resumption of the negotiations referred to
in paragraph + of resolution 3212 (XXIX) between
the representatives of the two communities:

6. Request the Secretary-General accordingly to
undertake a new mission of good offices and to that end
to convene the parties under new agreed procedures and
place himself personally at their disposal, so that the
resumption, the intensification and the progress of comprehensive negotiations, carried out in a reciprocal spirit
of understanding and of moderation under his personal
auspices and with his direction as appropriate, might
thereby be facilitated;

7. Calls upon the representatives of the two communities to co-operate closely with the Secretary-General in the discharge of this new mission of good offices
and asks them to accord personally a high priority to
their negotiations;

8. Calls upon all the parties concerned to refrain
from any action which might jeopardize the negotiations
between the representatives of the two communities and
to take steps which will facilitate the creation of the
climate necessary for the success of those negotiations;

9. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made towards
the implementation of resolution 365 (1974) and of the
present resolution and to report to the Council whenever he considers it appropriate and, in any case, before
15 June 1975;

10. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted at the 1820th meeting without a vote.

3 Ibid., Thirtieth Year 1814the meeting

Security Council resolution 367 (1975) [requesting the Secretary-General to undertake a new mission of good offices in Cyprus]

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Resolution 368 (1975)
of 17 April 1975

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 338 (1973) of 22 October,
340 (1973) of 25 October and 341 (1973) of 27 October 1973, 346 (1974) of 8 April and 362 (1974) of
23 October 1974,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Emergency Force (S/11670 and
Corr.1 and 2),

faving noted the developments in the situation in the
Middle East,

Expressing concern over the prevailing state of tension in the area,

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
Emergency Force for a period of three months, that is,
until 24 July 1975;

(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).

Adapted at the 1821st meeting by 13 votes to none. 11

11 Two members (China and Iraq) did not participate in
the voting.

Security Council resolution 368 (1975) [on renewal of the mandate of UNEF]

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Resolution 369 (1975)
of 28 May 1975

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 12

Having noted the efforts made to establish a lasting
and just peace in the Middle East area and the developments in the situation in the area,

Expressing concern over the prevailing state of tension in the area,

Reaffirming that the two agreements on disengagement of forces are only a step towards the implementation of Security Council resolution 338 (1973) of 22
October 1973,

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;

(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 1822nd meeting by 13 votes to none. 13

12 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirtieth Year,
Supplement for April, May and June 1975, document S/11694.

Security Council resolution 369 (1975) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]

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Resolution 370 (1975)
of 13 June 1975

The Security Council,

Voting from the report of the Secretary-General of 9
June 1975 (S/11717 and Corr.1) that in existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed to perform the
tasks it is currently undertaking if the cease-fire is to be
maintained in the island and “he search for a peaceful
settlement facilitated,

Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in
the island,

Noting further that. in paragraphs 67 and 68 of his
report, the Secretary-General has expressed the view, in
connexion with the talks in Vienna between the representatives of the two communities held pursuant to resolution 367 (1975) of 12 March 1975, that the negotiating process should be maintained and, if possible,
accelerated and that its success would require from all
parties determination, understanding and a willingness
to make reciprocal gestures.

Noting also the statement by the Secretary-General
contained in paragraph 69 of his report that the parties
concerned had signified their concurrence in his recommendation that the Security Council extend the stationing of the Force in Cyprus for a further period of six
months,

Noting 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 1975,

1. Reaffirms the provisions of resolution 186
(1964) of 4 March 1964, as well as subsequent resolutions and decisions on the establishment and maintenance of the United Nations Peace-kceping Force in
Cyprus and on other aspects of the situation in Cyprus;

2. Reaffirms once again its resolution 365 (1974)
of 13 December 1974, by which it endorsed General
Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX), adopted unanimously on 1 November 1974, and calls for their urgent
and effective implementation and that of its resolution
367 (1975);

3. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint and to continue and accelerate determined co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives of
the Security Council;

4. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established
under Security Council resolution 186 (1964), for a
further period ending 15 December 1975 in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a final
solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial
reduction of the Force;

5. Appeals again to all parties concerned to extend
their full co-operation to the Force in its continuing performance of its duties;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue the
mission of good offices entrusted to him by paragraph 6
of resolution 367 (1975), to keep the Council informed
of the progress made, and to submit an interim report
by 15 September 1975 and a definitive report not later
than 15 December 1975.

Adopted at the 1830th meeting by 14 votes to none 5

5 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 370 (1975) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]

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Resolution 371 (1975)
of 24 July 1975

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 338 (1973) of 22 October,
340 (1973) of 25 October and 341 (1973) of 27 October 1973, 346 (1974) of 8 April and 362 (1974) of
23 October 1974 and 368 (1975) of 17 April 1975,

Taking into account the letter dated 14 July 1975
addressed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
for Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt to
the Secretary-General, 17

Bearing in mind the appeal addressed by the President of the Security Council to the Government of the
Arab Republic of Egypt on 21 July 197518 and expressing satisfaction for the reply of the Government of
the Arab Republic of Egypt thereto, 18

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Emergency Force (S/11758),

Expressing concern at the continued state of tension
in the area and the lack of progress towards the achievement of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East,

1. Calls upon the parties concerned to implement
immediately Security Council resolution 338 (1973);

2. Decides to renew the mandate of the United Nations Emergency Force for a period of three months,
that is, until 24 October 1975;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to submit at the
end of this period or at any time in the intervening period a report on the situation in the Middle East and
the steps taken to implement resolution 338 (1973).

Adopted at the 1833rd meeting by 13 votes to none. 19

17 Ibid., document S/11757.

18 Ibid., document S/11771.

19 Two members (China and Iraq) did not participate in the
voting.

Security Council resolution 371 (1975) [on renewal of the mandate of UNEF]

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Resolution 372 (1975)
of 18 August 1975

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of the Republic of
Cape Verde 45 for admission to the United Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that the Republic of Cape Verde be admitted to membership in
the United Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
838th meeting.

45 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirtieth Year,
Supplement for July, August and September 1975, document
S/11800.

Security Council resolution 372 (1975) [on admission of Cape Verde to membership in the United Nations]


Resolution 373 (1975)
of 18 August 1975

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of the Democratic
Republic of Sao Tome and Principe 46 for admission
to the United Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe be admitted to membership in the United Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
1338th meeting.

46 Ibid., document S/11804.

Security Council resolution 373 (1975) [on admission of Sao Tome and Principe to membership in the United Nations]

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Resolution 374 (1975)
of 18 August 1975

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of the People’s Republic of Mozambique 47 for admission to the United
Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that the People’s Republic of Mozambique be admitted to membership in the United Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
1838th meeting.

47 Ibid., document S/11805.

Security Council resolution 374 (1975) [on admission of Mozambique to membership in the United Nations]


Resolution 375 (1975)
of 22 September 1975
The Security Council,

Having examined the application of Papua New
Guinea 49 for admission to the United Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that Papua
New Guinea be admitted to membership in the United
Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
1841st meeting.

49 Ibid., document/11823

Security Council resolution 375 (1975) [on admission of Papua New Guinea to membership in the United Nations]


Resolution 376 (1975)
of 17 October 1975

The Security Council,
Having examined the application of the Comoros 51
for admission to the United Nations,

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

Adopted at the 1848th meeting by 14 votes to none. 52

51 Ibid., Supplement for October, November and December
1975, document S/11848.
52 One member (France) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 376 (1975) [on admission of Comoros to membership in the United Nations]


Resolution 377 (1975)
of 22 October 1975

The Security Council,

Having considered the situation concerning Western
Sahara, and the letter dated 18 October 1975 from the
Permanent Representative of Spain to the President
of the Security Council (S/11851),

Reaffirming the terms of General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960 and all other
relevant General Assembly resolutions on the Territory,

1. Acting in accordance with Article 34 of the
Charter of the United Nations and without prejudice
to any action which the General Assembly might take
under the terms of its resolution 3292 (XXIX) of 13
December 1974 or to negotiations that the parties
concerned and interested might undertake under Article 33 of the Charter, requests the Secretary-General
to enter into immediate consultations with the parties
concerned and interested and to report to the Security
Council as soon as possible on the results of his consultations in order to enable the Council to adopt the
appropriate measures to deal with the present situation
concerning Western Sahara;

2. Appeals to the parties concerned and interested
to exercise restraint and moderation, and to enable
the mission of the Secretary-General to be undertaken
in satisfactory conditions.

Adopted at the 1850th meeting by consensus.

Security Council resolution 377 (1975) [requesting the Secretary-General to enter into consultations with the parties concerned on the Western Sahara question]


Resolution 378 (1975)
of 23 October 1975

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 338 (1973) of 22 October,
340 (1973) of 25 October and 341 (1973) of 27 October 1973, 346 (1974) of 8 April and 362 (1974) of
23 October 1974, 368 (1975) of 17 April and 371
(1975) of 24 July 1975,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Emergency Force, 21

Having noted the developments in the situation in
the Middle East,

Having further noted the Secretary-General’s view
that any relaxation of the search for a comprehensive
settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East
problem could be especially dangerous in the months
to come and that it is his hope, therefore, that urgent
efforts will be undertaken by all concerned to tackle
the Middle East problem in all its aspects, with a view
both to maintaining quiet in the region and to arriving
at the comprehensive settlement called for by the Security Council in its resolution 338 (1973),

1. Decides:

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

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Emergency Force for a period of one year, that is, until
24 October 1976;

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

2. Express its confidence that the Force will be
maintained with maximum efficiency and economy.

Adopted at the I851st meeting by 13 votes to none 22

21 Ibid., Supplement for October, November and December
1975, document S/11849.
22 Two members (China and Iraq) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 378 (1975) [on renewal of the mandate of UNEF]


Resolution 379 (1975)
of 2 November 1975

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General in pursuance of Security Council resolution 377
(1975) relating to the situation concerning Western
Sahara, 31

Having also considered the letter dated 1 November
1975 from the Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, 32

Reaffirming its resolution 377 (1975) of 22 October
1975,

Having noted with concern that the situation in the
area remains grave,

Expressing its appreciation of the efforts of the Secretary-General in implementation of resolution 377 (1975),

Reaffirming the terms of General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960 and all other
relevant General Assembly resolutions on the Territory,

Noting that the question of Western Sahara is before the General Assembly at its thirtieth session,

1. Urges all the parties concerned and interested
to avoid any unilateral or other action which might
further escalate the tension in the area;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue and
intensify his consultations with the parties concerned
and interested, and to report to the Security Council
as soon as possible on the results of these consultations
in order to enable the Council to adopt any further
appropriate measures that may be necessary.

Adopted at the 18522nd meeting by consensus.

31 Ibid., document S/11863.
32 Ibid., document S/11864.

Security Council resolution 379 (1975) [urging the parties concerned to avoid unilateral action which might further escalate the tension in Western Sahara]


Resolution 380 (1975)
of 6 November 1975

The Security Council,

Noting with grave concern that the situation concerning Western Sahara has seriously deteriorated,

Noting with regret that, despite its resolutions 377
(1975) of 22 October and 379 (1975) of 2 November
1975 as well as the appeal made by the President of
the Security Council, under its authorization, to the
King of Morocco with an urgent request to put an
end forthwith to the declared march on Western Sahara. the said march has taken place,

Acting on the basis of the aforementioned resolutions,

1. Deplores the holding of the march;

2. Calls upon Morocco immediately to withdraw
from the Territory of Western Sahara all the participants in the march;

3. Calls upon Morocco and all other parties concerned and interested, without prejudice to any action
which the General Assembly might take under the
terms of its resolution 3292 (XXIX) of 13 December
1974 or any negotiations which the parties concerned
and interested might undertake under Article 33 of
the Charter of the United Nations, to co-operate fully
with the Secretary-General in tie fulfilment of the
mandate entrusted to him in Security Council resolutions 377 (1975) and 379 (1975).

Adopted at the 1854th meeting by consensus.

Security Council resolution 380 (1975) [calling upon Morocco to withdraw its troops from Western Sahara]

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Resolution 381 (1975)
of 30 November 1975

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force, 23

Having noted the discussions of the Secretary-General with all parties concerned on the situation in the
Middle East,

Expressing concern over the continued state of tension in the area,

Decides:

(a) To reconvene on 12 January 1976, to continue the debate on the Middle East problem including
the Palestinian question, taking into account all relevant United Nations resolutions;

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of
six months;

(c) To request the Secretary-General to keep the
Security Council informed on further developments.

Adopted at the ]8S6ih meeting by 13 votes to none. 24

23 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirtieth Year,
Supplement for October, November and December 1975, documents S/11883 and Add.1.

24 Two members (China and Iraq) did not participate in the
voting.

Security Council resolution 381 (1975) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]


Resolution 382 (1975)
of 1 December 1975

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of Surinam 53 for
admission to the United Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that Surinam
be admitted to membership in tic United Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
I858th meeting.

53 Official Records of the Security Council. Thirtieth Year, Supplement for October. November and December 1975, document S/11884

Security Council resolution 382 (1975) [on admission of Suriname to membership in the United Nations]


Resolution 383 (1975)
of 13 December 1975

The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 8
December 1975 (S/11900 and Add.1) that in existing
circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed not only to maintain the cease-fire but also to facilitate the continued
search for a peaceful settlement,

Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in
the island,

Noting further that, in paragraph 68 of his report, the
Secretary-General has expressed the view that in the
present circumstances the best available means of making progress towards a settlement is through continued
talks between the representatives of the two communities and that such talks can be fruitful only if the interlocutors are ready and authorized to engage in meaningful negotiations on all essential aspects of a settlement
of the Cyprus problem,

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

Noting 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 1975,

Noting that General Assembly resolution 3395
(XXX) of 20 November 1975 reaffirmed the urgent
need for continued efforts for the effective implementation in all its parts of General Assembly resolution
3212 (XXIX) of 1 November 1974 which was endorsed by the Security Council in its resolution 365
(1974) of 13 December 1974,

1. Reaffirms the provisions of resolution 186
(1964) of 4 March 1964, as well as subsequent resolutions and decisions on the establishment and maintenance of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in
Cyprus and on other aspects of the situation in Cyprus;

2. Reaffirms its resolutions 365 (1974) of 13 December 1974 and 367 (1975) of 12 March 1975 and
calls for their urgent and effective implementation;

3. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint and to continue and accelerate determined co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives of
the Security Council;

4. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established
under resolution 186 (1964), for a further period ending 15 June 1976 in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force;

5. Appeals again to all parties concerned to extend
their full co-operation to the Force in its continuing performance of its duties;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue the
mission of good offices entrusted to him by paragraph
6 of resolution 367 (1975). to keep the Council informed of the progress made and :o submit a report not
later than 31 March 1976.

Adopted at the 1863rd meeting by 14 votes to none. 7

7 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 383 (1975) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]

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Resolution 384 (1975)
of 22 December 1975

The Security Council,

Having noted the contents of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Portugal (S/11899),

Having heard the statements of the representatives
of Portugal and Indonesia,

Having heard representatives of the people of East
Timor,

Recognizing the inalienable right of the people of
East Timor to self-determination and independence in
accordance with the principles of the Charter of the
United Nations and the Declaration on the Granting of
Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, contained in General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of
14 December 1960,

Noting that General Assembly resolution 3485
(XXX) of 12 December 1975, inter alia, requested
the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to
the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting
of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples
to send a fact-finding mission to East Timor,

Gravely concerned at the deterioration of the situation in East Timor,

Gravely concerned also at the loss of life and conscious of the urgent need to avoid further bloodshed in
East Timor,

Deploring the intervention of the armed forces of
Indonesia in East Timor,

Regretting that the Government of Portugal did not discharge
fully its responsibilities as administering Power in the Territory under Chapter XI of the Charter,

1. Calls upon all States to respect the territorial
integrity of East Timor as well as the inalienable right
of its people to self-determination in accordance with
General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV);

2. Calls upon the Government of Indonesia to
withdraw without delay all its forces from the Territory;

3. Calls upon the Government of Portugal as administering Power to co-operate fully with the United
Nations so as to enable the people of East Timor to
exercise freely their right to self-determination;

4. Urges all States and other parties concerned to
co-operate fully with the efforts of the United Nations
to achieve a peaceful solution to the existing situation
and to facilitate the decolonization of the Territory;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to send urgently
a special representative to East Timor for the purpose
of making an on-the-spot assessment of the existing
situation and of establishing contact with all the parties in the Territory and all States concerned in order to ensure the implementation of the present resolution;

6. Further requests the Secretary-General to follow the implementation of the present resolution and,
taking into account the report of 1is special representative, to submit recommendations to the Security Council as soon as possible;

7. Decides to remain seized of the situation.

Adopted unanimously at the
1869th meeting.

Security Council resolution 384 (1975) [on the East Timor question]

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Resolution 385 (1976)
of 30 January 1976

The Security Council,

Having heard the statement of the President of the United
Nations Council for Namibia, 28

Having considered the statement by Mr. Moses M.
Garoeb, Administrative Secretary of the South West Africa
People’s Organization, 28

Recalling General Assembly resolution 2145 (XXI) of 27
October 1966, by which the Assembly terminated South
Africa’s Mandate over the Territory of Namibia, and
resolution 2248(S-V) of 19 May 1967, by which it
established a United Nations Council for Namibia, as well as
all other subsequent resolutions on Namibia, in particular
resolution 3295 (XXIX) of 13 December 1974 and resolution 3399 (XXX) of 26 November 1975,

Recalling its resolutions 245 (1968) of 25 January and
246 (1968) of 14 March 1968, 264 (1969) of 20 March and
269 (1969) of 12 August 1969, 276 (1970) of 30 January.
282 (1970) of 23 July, 283 (1970) and 284 (1970) of 29
July 1970, 300 (1971) of 12 October and 301 (1971) of 20
October 1971, 310(1972) of 4 February 1972 and
366 (1974) of 17 December 1974,

Recalling the advisory opinion of the International Court
of Justice of 21 June 1971 29 that South Africa is under
obligation to withdraw its presence from the Territory,

Reaffirming the legal responsibility of the United Nations
over Namibia,

Concerned at South Africa’s continued illegal occupation
of Namibia and its persistent refusal to comply with the
resolutions and decisions of the General Assembly and the
Security Council, as well as with the advisory opinion of
the International Court of Justice,

Gravely concerned at South Africa’s brutal repression of
the Namibian people and its persistent violation of their
human rights, as well as its efforts to destroy the national
unity and territorial integrity of Namibia, and its aggressive
military build-up in the area,

Strongly deploring the militarization of Namibia by the
illegal occupation régime of South Africa,

1. Condemns the continued illegal occupation of the
Territory of Namibia by South Africa;

2. Condemns the illegal and arbitrary application by
South Africa of racially discriminatory and repressive laws
and practices in Namibia;

3. Condemns the South African military build-up in
Namibia and any utilization of the Territory as a base for
attacks on neighbouring countries;

4. Demands that South Africa put an end forthwith to
its policy of bantustans and the so-called homelands aimed
at violating the national unity and the territorial integrity
of Namibia.

5. Further condemns South Africa’s failure to comply
with the terms of Security Council resolution 366 (1974);

6. Further condemns all attempts by South Africa
calculated co evade the clear demand of the United Nations
for the holding of free elections under United Nations
supervision and control in Namibia:

7. Declares that, in order that the people of Namibia
may be enabled freely to determine their own future. it is
imperative that free elections under the supervision and
control of the United Nations be held for the whole of
Namibia as one political entity:

8. Further declares that, in determining the date, time-table and modalities for the elections in accordance with
paragraph 7 above, there shall be adequate time, to be
decided upon by the Security Council, for the purpose of
enabling the United Nations to establish the necessary
machinery within Namibia to supervise and control such
elections, as well as to enable the people of Namibia to
organize politically for the purpose of such elections;

9. Demands that South Africa urgently make a solemn
declaration accepting the foregoing provisions for the
holding of free elections in Namibia under United Nations
supervision and control, undertaking to comply with the
resolutions and decisions of the United Nations and with
the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice
of 21 June 1971 in regard to Namibia, and recognizing the
territorial integrity and unity of Namibia as a nation;

10. Reiterates its demand that South Africa take the
necessary steps to effect the withdrawal. in accordance with
Security Council resolutions 264 (1969), 269 (1969) and
366 (1974), of its illegal administration maintained in
Namibia and to transfer power to the people of Namibia
with the assistance of the United Nations,

11. Demands again that South Africa, pending the
transfer of power provided for in paragraph 10 above:

(a) Comply fully in spirit and in practice with the
provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;

(b) Release all Namibia. political prisoners, including all
those imprisoned or detained in connexion with offences
under so-called internal security laws, whether such
Namibians have been charged or tried or are held without
charge and whether held in Namibia or South Africa;

(c) Abolish the application in Namibia of all racially
discriminatory and politically repressive laws and practices.
particularly bantustans and homelands;

(d) Accord unconditionally to all Namibians currently in
exile for political reasons full facilities for return to their
country without risk of arrest, detention, intimidation or
imprisonment;

12. Decides to remain seized of the matter and to meet
on or before 31 August 1976 for the purpose of reviewing
South Africa’s compliance with the terms of the present
resolution and, in the event of non-compliance by South
Africa, for the purpose of considering the appropriate
measures to be taken under the Charter of the United
Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
1885th meeting.

28 Ibid., Thirty-first Year, 1880th meeting.

29 Legal Consequences for States of the Continued Presence of
South Africa in Namibia (South West Africa) notwithstanding
Security Council resolution 276 (1970), Advisory Opinion, LC.J.
Reports 1971, p. 16.

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Resolution 386 (1976)
of 17 March 1976

The Security Council,

Taking note of the statement made by the President of
the People’s Republic of Mozambique on 3 March 1976, 23

Having heard the statement of the Minister for Foreign
Affairs of the People’s Republic of Mozambique, 24

Gravely concerned at the situation created by the
provocative and aggressive acts committed by the illegal
minority régime in Southern Rhodesia against the security
and territorial integrity of the People’s Republic of
Mozambique,

Reaffirming the inalienable right of the people of
Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) to self-determination and
independence, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960, and the legitimacy
of their struggle to secure the enjoyment of such rights, in
accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,

Recalling its resolution 253 (1968) of 29 May 1968
imposing sanctions against Southern Rhodesia,

Recalling further its resolutions 277 (1970) of 18 March
1970 and 318 (1972) of 28 July 1972,

Noting with appreciation the decision of the Government
of Mozambique to sever immediately all trade and communication links with Southern Rhodesia in accordance
with the decision of the Council and in strict observance of
economic sanctions,

Considering that this decision constitutes an important
contribution to the realization of the United Nations
objectives in Southern Rhodesia in accordance with the
principles and purposes of the Charter,

Recognizing that the action of the Government of
Mozambique is in accordance with resolution 253 (1968),

Bearing in mind the provisions of Articles 49 and 50 of
the Charter,

1. Commends the Government of Mozambique for its
decision to sever all economic and trade relations with
Southern Rhodesia:

2. Condemns all provocative and aggressive acts, including military incursions, against the People’s Republic of
Mozambique by the illegal minority régime of Southern
Rhodesia;

3. Takes note of the urgent and special economic needs
of Mozambique arising from its implementation of resolution 253 (1968), as indicated in the statement by its
Minister for Foreign Affairs:

4. Appeals to all States to provide immediate financial,
technical and material assistance to Mozambique, so that
Mozambique can carry out its economic development
programme normally and enhance its capacity to implement fully the system of sanctions:

5. Requests the United Nations and the organizations
and programmes concerned, in particular the Economic and
Social Council, the United Nations Development Programme, the World Food Programme, the World Bank, the
International Monetary Fund and all United Nations
specialized agencies, to assist Mozambique in the present
economic situation and to consider periodically the question of economic assistance to Mozambique as envisaged in
the present resolution;

6. Requests the Secretary-General, in collaboration with
the appropriate organizations of the United Nations system,
to organize, with immediate effect, all forms of financial,
technical and material assistance to Mozambique to enable
it to overcome the economic difficulties arising from its
application of economic sanctions against the racist régime
in Southern Rhodesia.

Adopted unanimously at the
1892nd meeting.

22 Ibid., Thirty-first Year, Supplement for January, February and
March 1976.
23 Ibid., document S/12005, annex.
24 Ibid., Thirty-first Year, 1890th meeting.

Security Council resolution 386 (1976) [on Mozambique's decision to impose sanctions against Southern Rhodesia]

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Resolution 387 (1976)
of 31 March 1976

The Security Council,

Having considered the letter of the Permanent Representative of Kenya on behalf of the African Group of States at
the United Nations, 33

Having heard the statement of the representative of the
People’s Republic of Angola, 34

Recalling the principle that no State or group of States
has the right to intervene, directly or indirectly, for any
reason whatever, in the internal or external affairs of any
other State,

Recalling also the inherent and lawful right of every
State, in the exercise of its sovereignty, to request
assistance from any other State or group of States,

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 acts of aggression committed by
South Africa against the People’s Republic of Angola and
the violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity,

Condemning the utilization by South Africa of the
international Territory of Namibia to mount that aggression,

Gravely concerned also at the damage and destruction
done by the South African invading forces in Angola and
by their seizure of Angolan equipment and materials,

Noting the letter of the Permanent Representative of
South Africa regarding the withdrawal of South African
troops, 35

1. Condemns South Africa’s aggression against the
People’s Republic of Angola;

2. Demands that South Africa scrupulously respect the
independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the
People’s Republic of Angola;
3. Demands also that South Africa desist from the
utilization of the international Territory of Namibia to
mount provocative or aggressive acts against the People’s
Republic of Angola or any other neighbouring African
State;

4. Calls upon the Government of South Africa to meet
the just claims of the People’s Republic of Angola for a full
compensation for the damage and destruction inflicted on
its State and for the restoration of the equipment and
materials which its invading forces seized;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to follow the implementation of the present resolution.

Adopted at the 1906th meeting by 9 votes to none, with 5
abstentions (France, Italy,
Japan, United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern
Ireland, United States of
America). 36

33 [bid., document S/12007.
34 Ibid., Thirty-first Year. 1900th meeting.
35 Ibid., Thirty-first Year, Supplement for January, February and
March 1976, document S/12026.
36 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 387 (1976) [on South Africa's military activities against Angola]

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Resolution 388 (1976)
of 6 April 1976

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 216 (1965) of 12 November
and 217(1965) of 20 November 1965, 221 (1966) of
9 April and 232 (1966) of 16 December 1966, 253 (1968)
of 29 May 1968 and 277 (1970) of 18 March 1970,

Reaffirming that the measures provided for in those
resolutions, as well as the measures initiated by Member
States in pursuance thereof, shall continue in effect,

Taking into account the recommendations made by the
Security Council Committee established in pursuance of
resolution 253 (1968) concerning the question of Southern
Rhodesia in its special report of 15 December 1975, 21

Reaffirming that the present situation in Southern Rhodesia constitutes a threat to international peace and
security,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
Nations,

1. Decides that all Member States shall take appropriate
measures to ensure that their nationals and persons in their
territories do not insure:

(a) Any commodities or products exported from Southem Rhodesia after the date of the present resolution in
contravention of Security Council resolution 253 (1968)
which they know or have reasonable cause tuo believe to
have been so exported:

(b) Any commodities or products which they know or
have reasonable cause to believe to be destined or intended
for importation into Southern Rhodesia after the date of
the present resolution in contravention of resolution
253 (1968);

(c) Commodities, products or other property in Southern
Rhodesia of any commercial, industrial or public utility
undertaking in Southern Rhodesia, in contravention of
resolution 253 (1968);

2. Decides that all Member States shall take appropriate
measures to prevent their nationals and persons in their
Territories from granting to any commercial, industrial or
public utility undertaking in Southern Rhodesia the right to
use any trade name or from entering into any franchising
agreement involving the use of any trade name, trade mark
or registered design in connexion with the sale or distribution of any products, commodities or services of such an
undertaking;

3. Urges States not Members of the United Nations,
having regard to the principle stated in Article 2 of the
Charter of the United Nations, to act in accordance with
the provisions of the present resolution.

Adopted unanimously at the
1907th meeting.

21 Ibid., document S/11913.

Security Council resolution 388 (1976) [on the expansion of sanctions against Southern Rhodesia]

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Resolution 389 (1976)
of 22 April 1976

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 384 (1975) of 22 December 1975,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of
12 March 1976, 66

Having heard the statements of the representatives of
Portugal and Indonesia,

Having heard the statements of representatives of the
people of East Timor,

Reaffirming the inalienable right of the people of East
Timor to self-determination and independence in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United
Nations and the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, contained in
General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December
1960,

Believing that all efforts should be made to create
conditions that will enable the people of East Timor to
exercise freely their right to self-determination,

Noting that the question of East Timor is before the
General Assembly,

Conscious of the urgent need to bring to an end the
continued situation of tension in East Timor,

Taking note of the statement by the representative of
Indonesia, 67

1. Calls upon all States to respect the territorial integrity
of East Timor, as well as the inalienable right of its people
to self-determination in accordance with General Assembly
resolution 1514 (XV);

2. Calls upon the Government of Indonesia to withdraw
without further delay all its forces from the Territory;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to have his Special
Representative continue the assignment entrusted to him
under paragraph 5 of Security Council resolution
384 (1975) and pursue consultations with the parties
concerned;

4. Further requests the Secretary-General to follow the
implementation of the present resolution and submit a
report to the Security Council as soon as possible;

5. Calls upon all States and other parties concerned to
co-operate fully with the United Nations to achieve a
peaceful solution to the existing situation and to facilitate
the decolonization of the Territory;
6. Decides to remain seized of the situation.

Adopted at the 1914th meeting by 12 votes to none, with
2abstentions (Japan, United
States of America).68

66 Ibid., Supplement for January, February and March 1976,
document S/12011.
67 Ibid., Thirty-first Year, 1909th meeting.
68 One member (Benin) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 389 (1976) [on the East Timor question]

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Resolution 390 (1976)
of 28 May 1976

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 2

Having noted the efforts made to establish a durable and
just peace in the Middle East area and the developments in
the situation in the area,

Expressing concern over the prevailing state of tension in
the area,

Decides:

(a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement
immediately Security Council resolution 338 (1973) of 22
October 1973;

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six
months; .

(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 1923rd meeting by 13 votes to none. 3

3 Two members (China and Libyan Arab Republic) did not
participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 390 (1976) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]


Resolution 391 (1976)
of 15 June 1976

The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of
5 June 1976 48 that in existing circumstances the presence
of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is
essential not only to help maintain quiet in the island but
also to facilitate the continued search for a peaceful
settlement,

Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the
island,

Noting also from the report that the freedom of
movement of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in
Cyprus and its civil police is still restricted in the north of
the island and that progress is being made in discussions
regarding the stationing, deployment and functioning of the
Force, and expressing the hope that those discussions will
lead speedily to the elimination of all existing difficulties,

Noting further that, in paragraph 70 of his report, the
Secretary-General has expressed the view that the best hope
of achieving a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus
problem lies in negotiations between the representatives of
the two communities and that the usefulness of those
negotiations depends upon the willingness of all parties
concerned to show the necessary flexibility, taking into
account not only their own interests but also the legitimate
aspirations and requirements of the opposing side,

Expressing its concern at actions which increase tension
between the two communities and tend to affect adversely
the efforts towards a just and lasting peace in Cyprus,

Emphasizing the need for the parties concerned to adhere
to the agreements reached at all previous rounds of the
talks held under the auspices of the Secretary-General and
expressing the hope that future talks will be meaningful and
productive,

Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned with
the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the

Security Council extend the stationing of the United
Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period
of six months,

Noting 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
1976,

1. Reaffirms the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of
4 March 1964, as well as subsequent resolutions and
decisions on the establishment and maintenance of the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus and other
aspects of the situation in Cyprus;

2. Reaffirms once again its resolution 365 (1974) of 13
December 1974, by which it endorsed General Assembly
resolution 3212 (XXIX) adopted unanimously on 1 November 1974, and calls once again for the urgent and effective
implementation of those resolutions as well as of its
resolution 367 (1975) of 12 March 1975:

3. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost
restraint to refrain from any unilateral or other action
likely to affect adversely the prospects of negotiations and
to continue and accelerate determined co-operative efforts
to achieve the objectives of the Security Council:

4. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established under
Security Council resolution 186(1964), for a further
period ending 15 December 1976, in the expectation that
by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will
make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the
Force;

5. Appeals again to all parties concerned to extend their
fullest co-operation so as to enable the United Nations
Peace-keeping Force to perform its duties effectively;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue the mission of good offices entrusted to him by paragraph 6 of
resolution 367 (1975), to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the
implementation of the present resolution by 30 October
1976.

Adopted at the 1927th meeting by 13 votes to none.49

48 Ibid., document S/12093.

Security Council resolution 391 (1976) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]

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Resolution 392 (1976)
of 19 June 1976

The Security Council,

Having considered the letter of the representatives of
Benin, the Libyan Arab Republic and the United Republic
of Tanzania, on behalf of the African Group at the United
Nations, concerning the measures of repression, including
wanton killings, perpetrated by the apartheid régime in
South Africa against the African people in Soweto and
other areas in South Africa. 39

Having considered also the telegram from the President of
the Democratic Republic of Madagascar to the Secretary-General, 40

Deeply shocked over large-scale killings and wounding of
Africans in South Africa, following the callous shooting of
African people including schoolchildren and students demonstrating against racial discrimination on 16 June 1976,

Convinced that this situation has been brought about by
the continued imposition by the South African Government of apartheid and racial discrimination, in defiance of
the resolutions of the Security Council and the General
Assembly,

1. Strongly condemns the South African Government
for its resort to massive violence against and killings of the
African people including schoolchildren and students and
others opposing racial discrimination;

2. Expresses its profound sympathy to the victims of
this violence:

3. Reaffirms that the policy of apartheid is a crime
against the conscience and dignity of mankind and seriously
disturbs international peace and security:

4. Recognizes the legitimacy of the struggle of the South
African people for the elimination of apartheid and racial
discrimination:

5. Calls upon the South African Government urgently to
end violence against the African people and to take urgent
steps to eliminate apartheid and racial discrimination,

6. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted at the 1930th meeting by consensus.

39 Ibid., document S/12100.
40 Ibid, document S/12101.

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Resolution 393 (1976)
of 30 July 1976

The Security Council,

Taking note of the letter of the representative of the
Republic of Zambia contained in document S/12147, 41

Having considered the statement of the Minister for
Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia, 43

Gravely concerned at the numerous hostile and unprovoked acts by South Africa violating the sovereignty, air
space and territorial integrity of the Republic of Zambia,
resulting in death and injury of innocent people as well as
in the destruction of property and culminating on 11 July
1976 in an armed attack which resulted in the regrettable
loss of 24 innocent lives and the injury of 45 other persons,

Gravely concerned at South Africa’s use of the international Territory of Namibia as a base for attacking
neighbouring African countries,

Reaffirming the legitimacy of the struggle of the people
of Namibia to liberate their country from the illegal
occupation of the racist régime of South Africa,

Convinced that the continuance of the deteriorating
situation in southern Africa could constitute a threat to
international peace and security,

Conscious of the need to take effective steps for the
prevention and removal of threats to international peace
and security,

Recalling its resolution 300 (1971) of 12 October 1971.
which, inter alia, called upon South Africa to respect fully
the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Zambia,

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. Strongly condemns the armed attack of South Africa
against the Republic of Zambia, which constitutes a
flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity
of Zambia;

2. Demands that South Africa scrupulously respect the
independence, sovereignty, air space and territorial integrity
of the Republic of Zambia;

3. Demands that South Africa desist forthwith from the
use of the international Territory of Namibia as a base for
launching armed attacks against the Republic of Zambia
and other African countries:

4. Commends the Republic of Zambia and other “frontline” States for their steadfast support of the people of
Namibia in their legitimate struggle for the liberation of
their country from illegal occupation by the racist régime
of South Africa:

5. Declares that the liberation of Namibia and Zimbabwe and the elimination of apartheid in South Africa are
necessary for the attainment of justice and lasting peace in
the region;

6. Further declares that, in the event of South Africa
committing further acts of violation of the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of Zambia, the Security Council will
meet again to consider the adoption of effective measures,
in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the
Charter of the United Nations.

Adopted at the 1948th meeting by
14 votes to none, with 1 abstention
(United States of America}.

41 Supplement for July, August and September 1976
43 Ibid., Thirty-first Year, 1944th meeting.

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Resolution 394 (1976)
of 16 August 1976

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of the Republic of Seychelles 79 for admission to the
United Nations,

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

Adopted unanimously at the
1952nd meeting.

79 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-first Year, Supplement for July, August and
September 1976, document S/12164.

Security Council resolution 394 (1976) [on admission of Seychelles to membership in the United Nations]


Resolution 395 (1976)
of 25 August 1976

The Security Council,

Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative
of Greece dated 10 August 1976, 54

Having heard and noted the various points made in the
statements by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Greece 55
and Turkey, 56

Expressing its concern over the present tensions between
Greece and Turkey in relation to the Aegean Sea,

Bearing in mind the principles of the Charter of the
United Nations concerning the peaceful settlement of
disputes, as well as the various provisions of Chapter VI of
the Charter concerning procedures and methods for the
peaceful settlement of disputes,

Noting the importance of the resumption and continuance of direct negotiations between Greece and Turkey
to resolve their differences,

Conscious of the need for the parties both to respect each
other’s international rights and obligations and to avoid any
incident which might lead to the aggravation of the
situation and which, consequently, might compromise their
efforts towards a peaceful solution,

1. Appeals to the Governments of Greece and Turkey to
exercise the utmost restraint in the present situation:

2. Urges the Governments of Greece and Turkey to do
everything in their power to reduce the present tensions in
the area so that the negotiating process may be faciliated:

3. Calls upon the Governments of Greece and Turkey to
resume direct negotiations over their differences and
appeals to them to do everything within their power to
ensure that these negotiations will result in mutually
acceptable solutions;

4. Invites the Governments of Greece and Turkey in this
respect to continue to take into account the contribution
that appropriate judicial means, in particular the International Court of Justice, are qualified to make to the
settlement of any remaining legal differences which they
may identify in connexion with their present dispute.

Adopted at the 1953rd meeting by consensus.

54 Ibid., document S/12167.
55 Ibid., Thirty-first Year, 1949th meeting.
56 Ibid., 1950th meeting.

Security Council resolution 395 (1976) [on disputes between Greece and Turkey in relation to the Aegean Sea]


Resolution 396 (1976)
of 22 October 1976

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 338 (1973) of 22 October, 340
(1973) of 25 October and 341 (1973) of 27 October 1973,
346 (1974) of 8 April and 362 (1974) of 23 October 1974.
368 (1975) of 17 April, 371 (1975) of 24 July and 378
(1975) of 23 October 1975,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Emergency Force, 8

Having noted the developments in the situation in the
Middle East, 9

Recalling the Secretary-General’s view that any relaxation
of the search for a comprehensive settlement covering ail
aspects of the Middle East problem could be dangerous and
his hope that urgent efforts will be undertaken by all
concerned to tackle the Middle East problem in all its
aspects, with a view both to maintaining quiet in the region
and to arriving at the comprehensive settlement called for
by the Security Council in its resolution 338 (1973),

Noting that the Secretary-General recommends the extension of the mandate of the Force for one year,

1. Decides:

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

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Emergency Force for a period of one year, that is, until 24
October 1977;

(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),

2. Expresses its confidence that the Force will be
maintained with maximum efficiency and economy.

Adopted at the 1964th meeting by 13 votes to none, 10

8 Ibid., document S/12212.

9 [bid., document S/12210.

10 Two members (China and Libyan Arab Republic) did not
participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 396 (1976) [on renewal of the mandate of UNEF]


Resolution 397 (1976)
of 22 November 1976

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of the People’s Republic
of Angola 71 for admission to the United Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that the People’s
Republic of Angola be admitted to membership in the
United Nations.

Adopted at the 1974th meeting by 13 votes to none, with
1 abstention (United States of
America). 78

75 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-first Year,
Supplement for October, November and December 1976, document
S/12230.

78 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 397 (1976) [on admission of Angola to membership in the United Nations]


Resolution 398 (1976)
of 30 November 1976

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 4

Having noted the efforts made to establish a durable and
just peace in the Middle East area and the urgent need to
continue and intensify such efforts,

Expressing concern over the prevailing state of tension in
the area,

Decides:

(a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement
immediately Security Council resolution 338 (1973) of 22
October 1973;

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six
months, that is, until 31 May 1977;

(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 1975th meeting by 12 votes to none. 5

4 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-first Year,
Supplement for October, November and December 1976, document
S/12235.
5 Three members (Benin, China and Libyan Arab Republic) did
not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 398 (1976) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]

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Resolution 399 (1976)
of 1 December 1976

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of Western Samoa 85 for
admission to the United Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that Western
Samoa be admitted to membership in the United Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
1977th meeting.

85 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-first Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1976, document S/12245.

Security Council resolution 399 (1976) [on admission of Samoa to membership in the United Nations]


Resolution 400 (1976)
of 7 December 1976

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. Kurt Waldheim be appointed
Secretary-General of the United Nations for a second term of office from 1 January 1977
to 31 December 1981.

Adopted unanimously at the
1978th meeting (private meeting).

Security Council resolution 400 (1976) [on appointment of Kurt Waldheim as Secretary-General of the United Nations]

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Resolution 401 (1976)
of 14 December 1976

The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of
9 December 1976 51 that in existing circumstances the
presence of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in
Cyprus is essential not only to help maintain quiet in the
island but also to facilitate the continued search for a
peaceful settlement,

Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the
island,

Noting also from the report that the freedom of
movement of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in
Cyprus and its civil police is still restricted in the north of
the island and that further progress is being made in
discussions regarding the stationing, deployment and functioning of the Force, and expressing the hope that ways will
be found to surmount the remaining obstacles,

Noting further that the Secretary-General has expressed
the view that the best hope of achieving a just and lasting
settlement of the Cyprus problem lies in negotiations
between the representatives of the two communities and
that the usefulness of those negotiations depends upon the
willingness of all parties concerned to show the necessary
flexibility, taking into account not only their own interests
but also the legitimate aspirations and requirements of the
opposing side,

Expressing its concern at actions which increase tension
between the two communities and tend to affect adversely
the efforts towards a just and lasting peace in Cyprus,

Emphasizing the need for the parties concerned to adhere
to the agreements reached at all previous rounds of the
talks held under the auspices of the Secretary-General and
expressing the hope that future talks will be meaningful and
productive,

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

Noting 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 1976,

1. Reaffirms the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of
4 March 1964, as well as subsequent resolutions and
decisions on the establishment and maintenance cf the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus and other
aspects of the situation in Cyprus;

2. Reaffirms once again its resolution 365 (1974) of 13
December 1974, by which it endorsed General Assembly
resolution 3212 (XXIX) adopted unanimously on 1 November 1974, and calls once again for the urgent and effective
implementation of those resolutions as well as of its
resolution 367 (1975) of 12 March 1975;

3. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost
restraint to refrain from any unilateral or other action
likely to affect adversely the prospects of negotiations for a
just and peaceful solution and to continue and accelerate
determined co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives of
the Security Council;

4. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established under
Security Council resolution 186(1964), for a further
period ending 15 June 1977, in the expectation that by
then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make
possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force;

5. Appeals again to all parties concerned to extend their
fullest co-operation so as to enable the United Nations
Peace-keeping Force to perform its duties effectively;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue the mission of good offices entrusted to him by paragraph 6 of
resolution 367 (1975), to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the
implementation of this resolution by 30 April 1977.

Adopted at the 1979th meeting by 13 votes to none. 52

51 Ibid., document S/12253.
52 Two members (Benin and China) did not participate in the
voting.

Security Council resolution 401 (1976) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]

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Resolution 402 (1976)
of 22 December 1976

The Security Council,

Having heard the statement of the Minister for Foreign
Affairs of the Kingdom of Lesotho on 21 December
1976. 45

Gravely concerned at the serious situation created by
South Africa’s closure of certain border posts between
South Africa and Lesotho aimed at coercing Lesotho into
according recognition to the bantustan Transkei,

Recalling relevant General Assembly resolutions, in particular resolution 3411 D (XXX) of 28 November 1975,
condemning the establishment of bantustans and calling on
all Governments to deny recognition to the bantustans,

Recalling further General Assembly resolution 31/6 A of
26 October 1976, on the so-called independent Transkei
and other bantustans, which, inter alia, calls upon all
Governments to deny any form of recognition to the
so-called independent Transkei and to refrain from having
any dealings with the so-called independent Transkei or
other bantustans,

Noting with appreciation the decision of the Government
of Lesotho aot to recognize the bantustan Transkei in
compliance with United Nations decisions,

Considering that the decision of Lesotho constitutes an
important contribution to the realization of United Nations
objectives in southern Africa in accordance with the
principles and purposes of the Charter of the United
Nations,

Taking note of the urgent and special economic needs of
Lesotho arising from the closure of the border posts,

1. Endorses General Assembly resolution 31/6 A, which,
inter alia, calls upon al! Governments to deny any form of
recognition to the so-called independent Transkei and to
refrain from having any dealings with the so-called independent Transkei or other bantustans;

2. Commends the Government of Lesotho for its decision not to recognize the so-called independence of the
Transkei;

3. Condemns any action by South Africa intended to
coerce Lesotho into according recognition to the bantustan
Transkei;

4. Calls upon South Africa to take immediately all
necessary steps to reopen the border posts;

5. Appeals to all States to provide immediate financial,
technical and material assistance to Lesotho so that it can
carry out its economic development programmes and
enhance its capacity to implement fully the United Nations
resolutions on apartheid and bantustans;

6. Requests the United Nations and the organizations
and programmes concerned, in particular the United
Nations Development Programme, the World Food Programme and all the United Nations specialized agencies, to
assist Lesotho in the present situation and to consider
periodically the question of economic assistance to Lesotho
as envisaged in the present resolution;

7. Requests the Secretary-General, in collaboration with
the appropriate organizations of the United Nations system,
to organize, with immediate effect, all forms of financial,
technical and material assistance to the Kingdom of
Lesotho to enable it to overcome the economic difficulties
arising from the closure of the border posts by South Africa
owing to the refusal of Lesotho to recognize the so-called
independence of the Transkei;

8. Further requests the Secretary-General to keep the
situation under constant review, to maintain close liaison
with Member States, regional and other intergovernmental
organizations, the specialized agencies and international
financial institutions, and to report to the Security Council
at its subsequent meeting on the question;

9. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Adopted at the 1982nd meeting by consensus.

45 Ibid., Thirty-first Year, 1981st meeting.

Security Council resolution 402 (1976) [on South Africa's closure of border posts between Lesotho and South Africa]

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Resolution 403 (1977)
of 14 January 1977

The Security Council,

Taking note of the letters dated 22 December 1976 2
and 12 January 1977 3 from the Permanent Representative of Botswana to the United Nations, and having
heard the statement of the Minister for External Affairs of Botswana 4 concerning hostile acts against Botswana by the illegal minority régime in Southern
Rhodesia,

Gravely concerned at the dangerous situation created by the provocative and hostile acts committed by
the illegal régime in Southern Rhodesia against the
security and well-being of Botswana,

Reaffirming the inalienable right of the people of
Southern Rhodesia to self-determination and independence in accordance with General Assembly resolution
1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960, and the legitimacy
of their struggle to secure the enjoyment of such rights
as set forth in the Charter of the United Nations,

Recalling its resolutions 232 (1966) of 16 December
1966 and 253 (1968) of 29 May 1968, by which it
determined and reaffirmed, respectively, that the situation in Southern Rhodesia constituted a threat to international peace and security,

Taking note of General Assembly resolution 31/154
of 20 December 1976,

Convinced that the recent provocative and hostile
acts perpetrated by the illegal régime against Botswana
aggravated the situation,

Deeply grieved and concerned at the loss of human
life and damage to property caused by the acts of the
illegal régime in Southern Rhodesia against Botswana,

Noting with appreciation Botswana’s decision to continue to give asylum to political refugees fleeing from
inhuman oppression by the illegal racist minority
régime,

Realizing the need for Botswana to strengthen its
security in order to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial
integrity and independence,

Reaffirming the legal responsibility of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland over Southern Rhodesia, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations,

1. Strongly condemns all acts of provocation and
harassment, including military threats and attacks,
murder, arson, kidnapping and destruction of property,
committed against Botswana by the illegal régime in
Southern Rhodesia;

2. Condemns all measures of political repression by
the illegal régime that violate fundamental rights and
freedoms of the people of Southern Rhodesia and contribute to instability and lack of peace in the region as
a whole;

3. Deplores all acts of collaboration and collusion
which sustain the illegal régime in Southern Rhodesia
and encourage defiance with impunity of the resolutions
of the Security Council, with adverse consequences for
peace and security in the region;

4. Demands the immediate and total cessation of
all hostile acts committed against Botswana by the illegal régime in Southern Rhodesia;

5. Takes cognizance of the special economic hardship confronting Botswana as a result of the imperative
need to divert funds from ongoing and planned development projects to hitherto unplanned and unbudgeted
security measures necessitated by the urgent need
effectively to defend itself against attacks and threats
by the illegal régime in Southern Rhodesia;

6. Accepts the invitation of the Government of
Botswana to dispatch a mission to assess the needs of
Botswana in carrying out its development projects
under the present circumstances and, accordingly, requests the Secretary-General, in collaboration with
appropriate organizations of the United Nations system,
to organize with immediate effect financial and other
forms of assistance to Botswana and to report to the
Security Council not later than 31 March 1977;

7. Requests the United Nations and the organizations and programmes concerned, including the Economic and Social Council, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the World
Health Organization, the United Nations Development
Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations and the International Fund for
Agricultural Development, to assist Botswana in carrying out the ongoing and planned development projects
without interruption as stated in paragraph 5 and envisaged under paragraph 6 of the present resolution;

8. Appeals to all States to respond positively in
providing assistance to Botswana, in the light of the
report of the Mission of the Secretary-General, in order
to enable Botswana to carry out its planned development projects;

9. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted at the 1985th meeting by 13 votes to none, with
2 abstentions (United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland, United
States of America).

2 Ibid., document S/12262.
3 Ibid., Thirty-second Year, Supplement for January, February and March 1977, document S/12275.
4 Ibid., Thirty-second Year, 1983rd meeting.

Security Council resolution 403 (1977) [on Southern Rhodesia's acts of provocation against Botswana]

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Resolution 404 (1977)
of 8 February 1977

The Security Council,

Taking note of the letter dated 26 January 1977
from the Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., of the Permanent Mission of the People’s Republic of Benin to the United
Nations addressed to the President of the Security
Council, 66

Having heard the statement of the Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of Benin, 67

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 People’s Republic of Benin must
be respected;

2. Decides to send a Special Mission composed of
three members of the Security Council to the People’s
Republic of Benin in order to investigate the events of
16 January 1977 at Cotonou and report not later than
the end of February 1977;

3. Decides that the members of the Special Mission will be appointed after consultations between the
President and the members of the Security Council;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the
Special Mission with the necessary assistance;

5. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Adopted at the 1987th meeting by consensus.

66 Ibid., document S/12278.
67 Ibid., Thirty-second Year, 1986th meeting.

Security Council resolution 404 (1977) [on the UN special mission to Benin]


Resolution 405 (1977)
of 14 April 1977

The Security Council,

Having considered the report 70 of the Security Council Special Mission to the People’s Republic of Benin
established under resolution 404 (1977) of 8 February 1977,

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

Deeply grieved at the loss of life and substantial
damage to property caused by the invading force during its attack on Cotonou on 16 January 1977,

1. Takes note of the report of the Special Mission
and expresses its appreciation for the work accomplished;

2. Strongly condemns the act of armed aggression
perpetrated against the People’s Republic of Benin on
16 January 1977;

3. Reaffirms its resolution 239 (1967) of 10 July
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;

4. Calls upon all States to exercise the utmost vigilance against the danger posed by international mercenaries and to ensure that their territory and other
territories under their control, as well as their nationals,
are not used for the planning of subversion and recruitment, training and transit of mercenaries designed to
overthrow the Government of any Member State;

5. Further calls upon all States to consider taking
necessary measures to prohibit, under their respective
domestic laws, the recruitment, training and transit of
mercenaries on their territory and other territories under their control;

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

7. Requests the Secretary-General to provide appropriate technical assistance to help the Government
of Benin in assessing and evaluating the damage resulting from the act of armed aggression committed at
Cotonou on 16 January 1977;

8. Appeals to all States to provide material assistance to the People’s Republic of Benin in order to
enable it to repair the damage and losses inflicted during the attack;

9. Notes that the Government of Benin has reserved its right with respect to any eventual claims for
compensation which it may wish to assert;

10. Calls upon all States to provide the Security
Council with any information they might have in connexion with the events at Cotonou on 16 January 1977 likely to throw further light on those events;

11. Requests the Secretary-General to follow
closely the implementation of the present resolution;

12. Decides to remain seized of this question.

Adopted at the 2005th meeting by consensus,

Security Council resolution 405 (1977) [condemning the armed aggression against Benin of 16 January 1977]

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Resolution 406 (1977)
of 25 May 1977

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 403 (1977) of 14 January
1977,

Taking note of the letter dated 18 April 1977 6 addressed to all States by the Secretary-General in accordance with paragraph 8 of resolution 403 (1977),

Recalling further its resolutions 232 (1966) of 16
December 1966 and 253 (1968) of 29 May 1968, by
which it determined and reaffirmed, respectively, that
the situation in Southern Rhodesia constituted a threat
to international peace and security,

Having examined the report 7 of the Mission to Botswana established under resolution 403 (1977),

Having heard the statement of the Minister for External Affairs of Botswana 8 on the continued attacks and
acts of provocation by the illegal racist régime in Southern Rhodesia against Botswana,

Convinced that international solidarity with Botswana, as a neighbouring State to Southern Rhodesia, is
essential for the promotion of a solution to the question
of Southern Rhodesia,

1. Expresses full support for the Government of
Botswana in its efforts to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence;

2. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for having arranged to send a Mission to Botswana to ascertain the assistance needed;

3. Takes note with satisfaction of the report of the
Mission to Botswana;

4. Fully endorses the assessment and recommendations of the Mission to Botswana under resolution 403
(1977);

5. Further fully endorses the appeal made by the
Secretary-General in his letter of 18 April 1977 to all
States to give the matter of assistance to Botswana their
most urgent attention and to provide Botswana with
the financial and material help it urgently needs;

6. Welcomes the establishment by the Secretary-General of a special account at Headquarters to receive
contributions for assistance to Botswana through the
United Nations;

7. Requests the United Nations and the organizations and programmes concerned, including the Economic and Social Council, the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations, the International
Fund for Agricultural Development, the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development,
the United Nations Development Programme and the
World Health Organization, to assist Botswana in the
fields identified in the report of the Mission to Botswana;

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

9. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously, without a vote, at the 2008th
meeting,

6 Ibid., Supplement for April, May and June 1977, document
S/12326.
7 Ibid., Supplement for January, February and March 1977,
document S/12307.
8 Ibid., Thirty-second Year, 2006th meeting.

Security Council resolution 406 (1977) [on assistance to Botswana]

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Resolution 407 (1977)
of 25 May 1977

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 402 (1976) of 22 December
1976,

Taking note of the letter dated 18 April 1977 21 addressed to al! States by the Secretary-General in accordance with paragraph 8 of resolution 402 (1976),

Having examined the report of the Mission to Lesotho, 22 appointed by the Secretary-General in accordance
with resolution 402 (1976),

Having heard the statement of the Minister for
Foreign Affairs of Lesotho, 23

Noting with deep concern the continued acts of coercion and harassment against the people of Lesotho by
South Africa in complete disregard of resolution 402
(1976),

Reaffirming its endorsement of General Assembly
resolution 31/6 A of 26 October 1976 on the so-called
independent Transkei and other bantustans,

Fully aware that the decision of the Government of
Lesotho not to recognize the bantustan Transkei has
imposed a special economic burden upon Lesotho,

Convinced that international solidarity with Lesotho,
as a neighbouring State of South Africa, is essential to
counteract effectively South Africa’s policy to coerce
Lesotho into recognizing the so-called independent
Transkei,

1. Commends the Government of Lesotho for its
decision not to recognize the so-called independent
Transkei;

2. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for having arranged to send a Mission to Lesotho
to ascertain the assistance needed;

3. Takes note with satisfaction of the report of the
Mission to Lesotho;

4. Fully endorses the assessment and recommendations of the Mission to Lesotho under resolution 402
(1976);

5. further fully endorses the appeal made by the
Secretary-General in his letter of 18 April 1977 to all
States for immediate financial, technical and material
assistance to Lesotho;

6. Welcomes the establishment by the Secretary-General of a special account at Headquarters to receive
contributions to Lesotho;

7. Requests the United Nations and the organizations and programmes concerned, including the Economic and Social Council, the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations, the International
Fund for Agricultural Development, the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development,
the United Nations Development Programme and the
World Health Organization, to assist Lesotho in the
fields identified in the report of the Mission to Lesotho;

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

9. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Adopted unanimously, without a vote, at the 2009th
meeting.

21 Ibid., Supplement for April, May and June 1977, document S/12325.
22 Ibid., Supplement for January, February and March 1977,
document S/12315.
23 Ibid., Thirty-second Year, 2007th meeting.

Security Council resolution 407 (1977) [on assistance to Lesotho]

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Resolution 408 (1977)
of 26 May 1977

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 43

Having noted the efforts made to establish a durable and just peace in the Middle East area and the urgent need to continue and intensify such efforts,

Expressing concern over the prevailing state of tension in the area,

Decides:

(a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement immediately Security Council resolution 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six months, that is, until 30 November 1977;

(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 2010th meeting by 12 votes to none. 44

43 Ibid., Supplement for April, May and June 1977, document S/12333.
44 Three members (Benin, China and Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 408 (1977) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]

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Resolution 409 (1977)
of 27 May 1977

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 216 (1965) of 12 November and 217 (1965) of 20 November 1965, 221
(1966) of 9 April and 232 (1966) of 16 December
1966, 253 (1968) of 29 May 1968, 277 (1970) of 18
March 1970 and 388 (1976) of 6 April 1976,

Reaffirming that the measures provided for in those
resolutions, as well as the measures initiated by Member
States in pursuance thereof, shall continue in effect,

Taking into account the recommendations made by
the Security Council Committee established in pursuance of resolution 253 (1968) concerning the question
of Southern Rhodesia in its second special report of
31 December 1976 on the expansion of sanctions
against Southern Rhodesia, 26

Reaffirming that the present situation in Southern
Rhodesia constitutes a threat to international peace and
security,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the
United Nations,

1. Decides that all Member States shall prohibit the
use or transfer of any funds in their territories by the
illegal régime in Southern Rhodesia, including any
office or agent thereof, or by other persons or bodies
within Southern Rhodesia, for the purposes of any
office or agency of the illegal régime that is established
within their territories other than an office or agency so
established exclusively for pensions purposes;

2. Urges, having regard to the principle stated in
Article 2, paragraph 6 of the Charter of the United
Nations, States not Members of the United Nations to
act in accordance with the provisions of the present
resolution;

3. Decides to meet not later than 11 November
1977 to consider the application of further measures
under Article 41 of the Charter, and meanwhile requests the Security Council Committee established in
pursuance of resolution 253 (1968) concerning the
question of Southern Rhodesia to examine, in addition
to its other functions, the application of further measures under Article 41 and to report to the Council thereon as soon as possible.

Adopted unanimously, without a vote, at the 2011th meeting.

26 Ibid., document S/12296.

Security Council resolution 409 (1977) [on prohibition of the use or transfer of any funds in their territories by Southern Rhodesia]

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