Resolution 450 (1979)
of 14 June 1979

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978)
of 19 March, 427 (1978) of 3 May and 434 (1978) of
18 September 1978, and the statement made by the
President of the Security Council on 8 December 1978
(S/12958), 7

Recalling also, and particularly, its resolution 444
(1979) of 19 January 1979 and the statements made by
the President of the Security Council on 26 April
(S/13272) 20 and on 15 May 1979, 21

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, 22

Acting in response to the request of the Government
of Lebanon and noting with concern the questions raised
in its letters addressed to the Security Council on 7
May, 23 30 May 24 and 11 June 1979, 25

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

Expressing its anxiety about the continued existence
of obstacles to the full deployment of the Force and the
threats to its very security, its freedom of movement and
the safety of its headquarters, which prevented the completion of the phased programme of activities,

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

1. Strongly deplores acts of violence against Lebanon that have led to the displacement of. civilians,
including Palestinians, and brought about destruction
and loss of innocent lives;

2. Calls upon Israel to cease forthwith its acts
against the territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty and
political independence of Lebanon, in particular its incursions into Lebanon and the assistance it continues to
lend to irresponsible armed groups;

3. Calls also upon all parties concerned to refrain
from activities inconsistent with the objectives of the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and to cooperate for the fulfilment of these objectives;

4. Reiterates that the objectives of the Force as set
out in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and 444
(1979) must be attained;

5. Highly commends the performance of the Force
and reiterates its terms of reference as set out in the report of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978 8 and
approved by resolution 426 (1978), in particular that
the Force must be enabled to function as an effective
military unit, that it must enjoy freedom of movement and communication and other facilities necessary
for the performance of its tasks and that it must continue to be able to discharge its duties according to the
above-mentioned terms of reference, including the right
of self-defence;

6. Reaffirms the validity of the General Armistice
Agreement 26 between Israel and Lebanon in accordance
with its relevant decisions and resolutions and calls
upon the parties to take the necessary steps to reactivate
the Mixed Armistice Commission and to ensure full respect for the safety and freedom of action of the United
Nations Truce Supervision Organization;

7. Urges all Member States which are in a position
to do so to bring their influence to bear on those concerned, so that the Force can discharge its responsibilities fully and unhampered;

8. Decides to renew the mandate of the Force for a
period of six months, that is, until 19 December 1979;

9. Reaffirms its determination, in the event of continuing obstruction of the mandate of the Force, to examine practical ways and means in accordance with
relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations
to secure the full implementation of resolution 425
(1978);

10. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Adopted at the 2149th meeting by 12 votes to none, with
2 abstentions (Czechoslovakia, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). 27

21 Tbid., 2144th meeting, para. 2.
22 Ibid., Supplement for April, May and June 1979, document S/ 13384.
23 Ibid., document S/13301.
24 Ibid., document S/ 13361.
25 Ibid., document S/ 13387.
26 Ibid., Fourth Year, Special Supplement No. 4.
27 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

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Resolution 451 (1979)
of 15 June 1979

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May
1979, 79

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

Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has agreed
that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is
necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15
June 1979,

Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186
(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,

Welcoming the ten-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at
the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 at
Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General, 80

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force established under resolution 186 (1964) for a further period, ending
on 15 December 1979;

2. Urges the parties to proceed with the intercommunal talks within the framework of the ten-point
agreement in a continuing, sustained and result-oriented
manner, avoiding any delay;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his
mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on
the implementation of the present resolution by 30 November 1979.

Adopted at the 2150th meeting by 14 votes to none. 81

79 Ibid., document S/ 13369.
80 Ibid., para. 51.
81 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

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Resolution 452 (1979)
of 20 July 1979

The Security Council

Taking note of the report and recommendations of
the Security Council Commission established under resolution 446 (1979) of 22 March 1979 to examine the
situation relating to settlements in the Arab territories
occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem, contained in
document S/ 13450 and Corr.1 and Add.1, 29

Strongly deploring the lack of co-operation of Israel
with the Commission,

Considering that the policy of Israel in establishing
settlements in the occupied Arab territories has no legal
validity and constitutes a violation of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in
Time of War, of 12 August 1949, 10

Deeply concerned by the practices of the Israeli authorities in implementing that settlements policy in
the occupied Arab territories, including Jerusalem,
and its consequences for the local Arab and Palestinian
population,

Emphasizing the need for confronting the issue of the
existing settlements and the need to consider measures
to safeguard the impartial protection of property seized,

Bearing in mind the specific status of Jerusalem and
reconfirming pertinent Security Council resolutions concerning Jerusalem, and in particular the need to protect
and preserve the unique spiritual and religious dimension
of the Holy Places in that city,

Drawing attention to the grave consequences which
the settlements policy is bound to have on any attempt
to reach a peaceful solution in the Middle East,

1. Commends the work done by the Security Council Commission established under resolution 446 (1979)
in preparing the report on the establishment of Israeli
settlements in the Arab territories occupied since 1967,
including Jerusalem;

2. Accepts the recommendations contained in the
report of the Commission;

3. Calls upon the Government and people of Israel
to cease, on an urgent basis, the establishment, construction and planning of settlements in the Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem;

4. Requests the Commission, in view of the magnitude of the problem of settlements, to keep under close
survey the implementation of the present resolution and
to report back to the Security Council before 1 November 1979.

Adopted at the 2159th meeting by 14 votes to none, with
1 abstention (United States
of America).

29 Ibid., Supplement for July, August and September 1979.

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Resolution 453 (1979)
of 12 September 1979

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of Saint Lucia 107
for admission to the United Nations,

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

Adopted unanimously at the
2167th meeting.

107 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-fourth Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1979, document S/ 13530.

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Resolution 454 (1979)
of 2 November 1979

The Security Council,

Having considered the request of the Permanent Representative of Angola contained in document S/13595, 71
as well as his note dated 31 October 1979 transmitting
the text of a communiqué issued by the Political Bureau of
the Central Committee of the MPLA-Workers’ Party, 72

Having heard the statement of the Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of Angola, 73

Recalling its resolutions 387 (1976) of 31 March 1976
and 447 (1979) of 28 March 1979, by which, inter alia,
it condemned South Africa’s aggression against the
People’s Republic of Angola and demanded that South
Africa should scrupulously respect the independence,
sovereignty and territorial integrity of the People’s Republic of Angola,

Gravely concerned at the premeditated, persistent and
sustained armed invasions committed by South Africa
in violation of the sovereignty, air space and territorial
integrity of the People’s Republic of Angola,

Convinced that the intensity and timing of these acts
of armed invasion are intended to frustrate efforts at
negotiated settlements in southern Africa, particularly
in regard to the implementation of Security Council
resolutions 385 (1976) of 30 January 1976 and 435
(1978) of 29 September 1978,

Grieved at the tragic loss in human life and concerned
about the damage and destruction of property resulting
from the repeated acts of aggression committed by South
Africa against the People’s Republic of Angola,

Gravely concerned that these wanton acts of aggression by South Africa form a consistent and sustained
pattern of violations aimed at weakening the unrelenting
support given by the front-line States to the movements
for freedom and national liberation of the peoples of
Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa,

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

2. Calls upon the Government of South Africa to
cease immediately all acts of aggression and provocation
against the People’s Republic of Angola and forthwith
to withdraw all its armed forces from Angola;

3. Demands that South Africa scrupulously respect
the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of
the People’s Republic of Angola;

4. Demands also that South Africa desist forthwith
from the utilization of Namibia, a Territory which it
illegally occupies, to launch acts of aggression against
the People’s Republic of Angola or other neighbouring
African States;

5. Requests Member States urgently to extend all
necessary assistance to the People’s Republic of Angola
and other front-line States, in order to strengthen their
defence capacities;

6. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted at the 2170th meeting by 12 votes to none, with
3 abstentions (France, United
Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland, United
States of America).

71 Ibid., Supplement for October, November and December 1979
72 Ibid., document S/13599.
73 Ibid., Thirty-fourth Year, 2169th meeting.

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Resolution 455 (1979)
of 23 November 1979

The Security Council,

Taking note of the letter from the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Zambia contained in document S/13636, 88

Having considered the statement of the Permanent
Representative of the Republic of Zambia, 89

Gravely concerned at the numerous hostile and unprovoked acts of aggression committed by the illegal
minority régime in Southern Rhodesia violating the
sovereignty, air space and territorial integrity of the
Republic of Zambia,

Gravely concerned also at the continuing collusion by
South Africa in the repeated acts of aggression launched
against the Republic of Zambia by the rebel forces of
the illegal minority régime in Southern Rhodesia,

Grieved at the tragic loss in human life and concerned
about the damage and destruction of property resulting
from the repeated acts of aggression committed by the
illegal minority régime in Southern Rhodesia against the
Republic of Zambia,

Convinced that these wanton acts of aggression by the
illegal minority régime in Southern Rhodesia form a consistent and sustained pattern of violations aimed at destroying the economic infrastructure of the Republic of
Zambia and weakening its support of the struggle of the
people of Zimbabwe for freedom and national liberation,

Recalling its resolution 424 (1978) of 17 March 1978,
in which, inter alia, it strongly condemned the armed
invasion perpetrated by the illegal minority régime in
the British colony of Southern Rhodesia, which constituted a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Zambia,

Reaffirming that the existence of the minority racist
régime in Southern Rhodesia and the continuance of its
acts of aggression against Zambia and other neighbouring States constitute a threat to international peace
and security,

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

1. Strongly condemns the illegal régime in the
British colony of Southern Rhodesia for its continued,
intensified and unprovoked acts of aggression against
the Republic of Zambia, which constitute a flagrant
violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
Zambia;

2. Strongly condemns also the continued collusion
by South Africa in repeated acts of aggression launched
against the Republic of Zambia;

3. Commends the Republic of Zambia and other
front-line States for their continued support of the people
of Zimbabwe in their just.and legitimate struggle for the
attainment of freedom and independence and for their
scrupulous restraint in the face of unwarranted armed
provocations by the Rhodesian rebels in collusion with
South African armed forces;

4. Calls upon the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as the
administering Power, to take prompt and effective measures to ensure that the illegal racist minority régime in
Southern Rhodesia will desist from committing repeated
acts of aggression and provocation against the Republic
of Zambia;

5. Calls for the payment of full and adequate compensation to the Republic of Zambia by the responsible
authorities for the damage to life and property resulting
from the acts of aggression;

6. Further calls upon all Member States and international organizations urgently to extend material and
other forms of assistance to the Republic of Zambia in
order to facilitate the immediate reconstruction of its
economic infrastructure;

7. Decides to establish an ad hoc committee composed of four members of the Security Council, to be
appointed by the President after consultation with members, in order to assist the Council in the implementation
of the present resolution, in particular paragraphs 5 and
6 thereof, and report to the Council by 15 December
1979;

8. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted at the 2171st meeting by consensus.

88 See Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-fourth
Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1979.
89 Ibid., Thirty-fourth Year, 2171st meeting.

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Resolution 456 (1979)
of 30 November 1979
The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 42

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 Nation Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six
months, that is, until 31 May 1980;

(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 2174th meeting by 14 votes to none. 43

42 Ibid., document S/ 13637.
43 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

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Resolution 457 (1979)
of 4 December 1979

The Security Council,

Having considered the letter from the SecretaryGeneral dated 25 November 1979, 95

Deeply concerned at the dangerous level of tension
between Iran and the United States of America, which
could have grave consequences for international peace
and security,

Recalling the appeal made by the President of the
Security Council on 9 November 1979, 92 which was
reiterated on 27 November 1979 (S/13652), 96

Taking note of the letter from the Minister for
Foreign Affairs of Iran dated 13 November 1979 97 relative to the grievances of Iran,

Mindful of the obligation of States to settle their
international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice,
are not endangered,

Conscious of the responsibility of States to 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,

Reaffirming the solemn obligation of all States parties to both the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic
Relations of 1961 98 and the Vienna Convention on
Consular Relations of 1963 99 to respect the inviolability of diplomatic personnel and the premises of their
missions.

1. Urgently calls upon the Government of Iran to
release immediately the personnel of the Embassy of
the United States of America being held at Teheran, to
provide them with protection and to allow them to
leave the country;

2. Further calls upon the Governments of Iran and
of the United States of America to take steps to resolve
peacefully the remaining issues between them to their
mutual satisfaction in accordance with the purposes
and principles of the United Nations;

3. Urges the Governments of Iran and of the United
States of America to exercise the utmost restraint in
the prevailing situation;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to lend his good
offices for the immediate implementation of the present
resolution and to take all appropriate measures to this
end;

5. Decides that the Council will remain actively
seized of the matter and requests the Secretary-General
to report urgently to it on developments regarding his
efforts.

Adopted unanimously at the
2178th meeting.

95 Ibid., document S/ 13646.
96 Ibid., Thirty-fourth Year, 2172nd meeting.
97 Ibid., Supplement for October, November and December
1979, document S/ 13626.
98 United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 500, p. 95.
99 Official Records of the United Nations Conference on
Consular Relations (United Nations publication, Sales No.
64.X.1), p. 173.

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Resolution 458 (1979)
of 14 December 1979

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 1 December
1979, 83

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

Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has agreed
that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it
is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15
December 1979,

Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186 (1964)
of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,

Reiterating its support of the ten-point agreement
for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was
worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May
1979 at Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General, 80

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force established
under resolution 186 (1964) for a further period, ending
on 15 June 1980;

2. Urges the parties to resume the intercommunal
talks within the framework of the ten-point agreement
in a continuing, sustained and result-oriented manner,
avoiding any delay;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his
mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council
informed of the progress made and to submit a report
on the implementation of the present resolution by 31
May 1980.

Adopted at the 2179th meeting by 14 votes to none. 84

83 Ibid., document S/ 13672.
84 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

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Resolution 459 (1979)
of 19 December 1979

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978)
of 19 March, 427 (1978) of 3 May and 434 (1978) of
18 September 1978, 444 (1979) of 19 January and 450
(1979) of 14 June 1979, as well as the statements made
by the President of the Security Council on 8 December
1978 (S/12958), 7 on 26 April (S/13272) 20 and on 15
May 1979, 21

Recalling its debate on 29 and 30 August 1979 44 and
the statements of the Secretary-General concerning the
cease-fire,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, 45

Acting in response to the request of the Government
of Lebanon and noting with concern the continued
violations of the cease-fire, the attacks on the Force and
the difficulties in implementing Security Council
resolutions,

Expressing its anxiety about the continued existence
of obstacles to the full deployment of the Force and the
threats to its very security, its freedom of movement and
the safety of its headquarters,

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

Reaffirming its call for the strict respect for the territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries, and welcoming the efforts of the
Government of Lebanon to reassert its sovereignty and
restore its civilian and military authority in Southern
Lebanon,

1. Reaffirms the objectives of resolutions 425 (1978)
and 450 (1979);

2. Expresses its support for the efforts of the
Secretary-General to consolidate the cease-fire and calls
upon all parties concerned to refrain from activities inconsistent with the objectives of the United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon and to co-operate for the
fulfilment of these objectives;

3. Calls upon the Secretary-General and the Force
to continue to take all effective measures deemed necessary in accordance with the approved guidelines and
terms of reference of the Force as adopted in resolution
426 (1978);

4. Takes note of the determination of the Government of Lebanon to draw up a programme of action, in
consultation with the Secretary-General, to promote the
restoration of its authority in pursuance of resolution
425 (1978);

5. Takes note also of the efforts of the Government
of Lebanon to obtain international recognition for the
protection of the archaeological and cultural sites and
monuments in the city of Tyre in accordance with international law and the Convention of The Hague of 1954, 46
under which such cities, sites and monuments are considered to be a heritage of interest to all mankind;

6. Reaffirms the validity of the General Armistice
Agreement 26 between Israel and Lebanon in accordance
with its relevant decisions and resolutions and calls
upon the parties, with the assistance of the Secretary-General, to take the necessary steps to reactivate the
Mixed Armistice Commission and to ensure full respect
for the safety and freedom of action of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization,

7. Highly commends the performance of the Force
and its Commander, and reiterates its terms of reference
as set out in the report of the Secretary-General of 19
March 19788 and approved by resolution 426 (1978),
in particular that the Force must be enabled to function
as an efficient military unit, that it must enjoy freedom
of movement and communication and other facilities
necessary for the performance of its tasks and that it
must continue to be able to discharge its duties according to the above-mentioned terms of reference, including
the right of self-defence;

8. Urges all Member States which are in a position
to do so to continue to bring their influence to bear on
those concerned, so that the Force can discharge its
responsibilities fully and unhampered;

9. Decides to renew the mandate of the Force for a
period of six months, that is, until 19 June 1980;

10. Reaffirms its determination, in the event of continuing obstruction of the mandate of the Force, to examine practical ways and means in accordance with
relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations
to secure the full implementation of resolution 425
(1978);

11. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Adopted at the 2180th meeting by 12 votes to none, with
2 abstentions (Czechoslovakia, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). 47

44 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-fourth
Year, 2164th and 2165th meetings.
45 Ibid., Supplement for October, November and December
1979, document S/13691.
46 Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the
Event of Armed Conflict (United Nations, Treaty Series, vol.
249, p. 240).
47 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

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Resolution 460 (1979)
of 21 December 1979
The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 232 (1966) of 16 December
1966, 253 (1968) of 29 May 1968 and subsequent related resolutions on the situation in Southern Rhodesia,

Reaffirming the provisions of General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960,

Noting with satisfaction that the conference held at
Lancaster House in London has produced agreement
on the Constitution for a free and independent Zimbabwe
providing for genuine majority rule, on arrangements
for bringing that Constitution into effect and on a ceasefire,

Noting also that the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, having resumed its responsibility as the administering Power, is
committed to decolonizing Southern Rhodesia on the
basis of free and democratic elections which will lead
Southern Rhodesia to genuine independence acceptable
to the international community in accordance with the
objectives of resolution 1514 (XV),

Deploring the loss of life, the waste and the suffering
caused by the fourteen years of rebellion in Southern
Rhodesia,

Conscious of the need to take effective measures for
the prevention and removal of all threats to international
peace and security in the region,

1. Reaffirms the inalienable right of the people of
Zimbabwe to self-determination, freedom and independence, as enshrined in the Charter of the United
Nations and in conformity with the objectives of General
Assembly resolution 1514 (XV);

2. Decides, having regard to the agreement reached
at the Lancaster House conference, to call upon Member States to terminate the measures taken against
Southern Rhodesia under Chapter VII of the Charter
pursuant to resolutions 232 (1966), 253 (1968) and
subsequent related resolutions on the situation in Southern Rhodesia;

3. Further decides to dissolve the Committee established in pursuance of resolution 253 (1968) in accordance with rule 28 of the provisional rules of procedure
of the Security Council;

4. Commends Member States, particularly the frontline States, for their implementation of its resolutions
on sanctions against Southern Rhodesia in accordance
with their obligation under Article 25 of the Charter;

5. Calls upon all Member States and the specialized
agencies to provide urgent assistance to Southern Rhodesia and the front-line States for reconstruction purposes and to facilitate the repatriation of all refugees
or displaced persons to Southern Rhodesia;

6. Calls for strict adherence to the agreements
reached and for their full and faithful implementation
by the administering Power and all the parties concerned;

7. Calls upon the administering Power to ensure
that no South African or other external forces, regular
or mercenary, will remain in or enter Southern Rhodesia,
except those forces provided for under the Lancaster
House agreement;

8. Requests the Secretary-General to assist in the
implementation of paragraph 5 of the present resolution,
particularly in organizing with immediate effect all forms
of financial, technical and material assistance to the
States concerned in order to enable them to overcome
the economic and social difficulties facing them;

9. Decides to keep the situation in Southern Rhodesia under review until the Territory attains full
independence.

Adopted at the 2181st meeting by 13 votes to none, with
2 abstentions (Czechoslovakia, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).

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Resolution 461 (1979)
of 31 December 1979

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 457 (1979) of 4 December
1979,

Recalling also the appeal made by the President of
the Security Council on 9 November 1979, 92 which
was reiterated on 27 November 1979 (S/13652), 96

Gravely concerned at the increasing tension between
the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of
America caused by the seizure and prolonged detention
of persons of United States nationality who are being
held as hostages in Iran in violation of international
law, and which could have grave consequences for
international peace and security,

Taking note of the letters from the Minister for
Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran dated
13 November 1979 97 and 1 December 1979 100 relating
to the grievances and statements of his Government on
the situation,

Recalling also the letter from the Secretary-General
dated 25 November 1979 95 stating that, in his opinion,
the present crisis between the Islamic Republic of Iran
and the United States of America poses a serious threat
to international peace and security,
Taking into account the Order of the International
Court of Justice of 15 December 1979 101 calling on
the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to
ensure the immediate release, without any exception, of
all persons of United States nationality who are being
held as hostages in Iran and also calling on the Government of the United States of America and the
Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure
that no action will be taken by them which will aggravate the tension between the two countries,

Further taking into account the report of the Secretary-General of 22 December 1979 on developments
in the situation, 102

Mindful of the obligation of States to settle their
international disputes by peaceful means in such a
manner that international peace and security, and
justice, are not endangered,

Conscious of the responsibility of States to 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. Reaffirms its resolution 457 (1979) in all its
aspects;

2. Deplores the continued detention of the hostages contrary to its resolution 457 (1979) and the
Order of the International Court of Justice of 15
December 1979;

3. Urgently calls once again on the Government of
the Islamic Republic of Iran to release immediately all
persons of United States nationality being held as hostages in Iran, to provide them with protection and to
allow them to leave the country;

4. Reiterates its request to the Secretary-General
to lend his good offices and to intensify his efforts with
a view to assisting the Security Council in achieving
the objectives called for in the present resolution, and
in this connexion takes note of his readiness to go personally to Iran;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Security Council on his good offices efforts before the
Council meets again;

6. Decides to meet on 7 January 1980 in order to
review the situation and, in the event of non-compliance with the present resolution, to adopt effective
measures under Articles 39 and 41 of the Charter of
the United Nations.

Adopted at the 2184th meeting by 11 votes to none, with
4 abstentions (Bangladesh,
Czechoslovakia, Kuwait,
Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics).

95 Ibid., document S/13646.
96 Ibid., Thirty-fourth Year, 2172nd meeting.
97 Ibid., Supplement for October, November and December 1979, document S/13626.
100 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-fourth
Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1979,
document S/13671.
101 Ibid., document S/ 13697.
102 Ibid., document S/ 13704.

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Resolution 462 (1980)

Having considered the item on the agenda of its
2185th meeting, as contained in document S/Agenda/
2185

Taking into account that the lack of unanimity of its
permanent members at the 2190th meeting has prevented it from exercising its primary responsibility for
the maintenance of international peace and security,

Decides to call an emergency special session of the
General Assembly to examine the question contained
in document S/Agenda/2185.

Adopted at the resumed
2190th meeting by 12 votes to 2
(German Democratic Republic. Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics), with 1 abstention (Zambia).

Security Council resolution 462 (1980) [deciding to call an emergency special session of the General Assembly on the Afghanistan situation]

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Resolution 463 (1980)
of 2 February 1980

The Security Council,

Having considered the latest developments in
Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe),

Recalling its resolutions on the situation in Southern
Rhodesia, and in particular resolution 460 (1979),

Noting that the conference held at Lancaster House,
in London, has produced agreement on the Constitution for a free and independent Zimbabwe providing
for genuine majority rule, on arrangements for bringing
that Constitution into effect and on a cease-fire,

Noting also that the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, having
resumed its responsibility as the administering Power,
is committed to decolonizing Southern Rhodesia on
the basis of free and democratic elections which will
lead Southern Rhodesia to genuine independence acceptable to the international community in accordance
with the objectives of General Assembly resolution
1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960,

Concerned at the numerous violations of the terms
of the Lancaster House agreement,

Reaffirming the need for strict compliance with the
terms of paragraph 7 of resolution 460 (1979), which
called upon the administering Power to ensure that no
South African or other external forces, regular or
mercenary, would remain in or enter Southern
Rhodesia, except those forces provided for under the
Lancaster House agreement,

1. Reaffirms the inalienable right of the people of
Zimbabwe to self-determination, freedom and independence, as enshrined in the Charter of the United
Nations and in conformity with the objectives of General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV);

2. Calls upon all parties to comply with the Lancaster House agreement:

3. Calls upon the administering Power to ensure
the full and impartial implementation of the letter and
spirit of the Lancaster House agreement:

4. Calls upon the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, while noting its announcement that the South African troops
have been withdrawn from the Beit Bridge, to ensure
the immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal of any other South African forces, regular or
mercenary, from Southern Rhodesia:

5. Calls upon the Government of the United Kingdom to take all necessary steps in order to ensure that
eligible Zimbabwe nationals will freely participate in
the forthcoming electoral process, including:

(a) The speedy and unimpeded return of Zimbabwe exiles and refugees in conformity with the Lancaster House agreement;

(b) The release of all political prisoners;
(c) The strict compliance by all the forces with the
terms of the Lancaster House agreement and the confinement forthwith of the Rhodesian and auxiliary
forces to their bases in conformity with that agreement;

(d) The according of equal treatment to all parties
to the agreement;

(e) The rescinding of all emergency measures and
regulations inconsistent with the conduct of free and
fair elections;

6. Calls upon the Government of the United Kingdom to create conditions in Southern Rhodesia which
will ensure free and fair elections and thereby avert the
danger of the collapse of the Lancaster House agreement, which could have serious consequences for international peace and security:

7. Calls upon the Government of the United Kingdom to release any South African political prisoners,
including captured freedom fighters, in Southern
Rhodesia and to ensure their safe passage to any
country of their choice;

8. Strongly condemns the racist régime in South
Africa for interference in the internal affairs of Southern Rhodesia;

9. Calls upon all Member States to respect only the
free and fair choice of the people of Zimbabwe;

10. Decides to keep the situation in Southern
Rhodesia under review until the Territory attains full
independence under genuine majority rule.

Adopted at the 2196th meeting
by 14 votes to none. 14

14 One member (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland) did not participate in the voting.

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Resolution 464 (1980)
Of 19 February 1980

The Security Council,
Having examined the application of Saint Vincent
and the Grenadines 88 for admission to the United Nations

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

Adopted unanimously at the 2198th meeting

88 Official Records of the General Assembly. Thirty-fifth Session,
Annexes, agenda item 19, document A/35/89-S/13784.

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Resolution 465 (1980)
of 1 March 1980

The Security Council,

Taking note of the reports of the Security Council
Commission established under resolution 446 (1979) to
examine the situation relating to settlements in the
Arab territories occupied since 1967, including
Jerusalem, contained in documents S/13450 and Corr.
1 and Add.1 18 and S/13679, 19

Taking note also of letters from the Permanent Representative of Jordan?° and the Permanent Representative of Morocco, Chairman of the Islamic Group. 21

Strongly deploring the refusal by Israel to cooperate with the Commission and regretting its formal
rejection of resolutions 446 (1979) and 452 (1979),

Affirming once more that the Geneva Convention
relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of
War, of 12 August 1949,?? is applicable to the Arab
territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including
Jerusalem,

Deploring the decision of the Government of Israel
officially to support Israeli settlements in the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied since 1967,

Deeply concerned by the practices of the Israeli
authorities in implementing that settlements policy in
the occupied Arab territories, including Jerusalem,
and its consequences for the local Arab and Palestinian
population,

Taking into account the need to consider measures
for the impartial protection of private and public land
and property, and water resources,

Bearing in mind the specific status of Jerusalem and,
in particular, the need to protect and preserve the
unique spiritual and religious dimension of the Holy
Places in the city,

Drawing attention to the grave consequences which
the settlements policy is bound to have on any attempt
to reach a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the
Middle East,

Recalling pertinent Security Council resolutions,
specifically resolutions 237 (1967), 252 (1968), 267
(1969), 271 (1969) and 298 (1971), as well as the consensus statement made by the President of the Council
on 11 November 1976, 23

Having invited Mr. Fahd Qawasma, Mayor of Al-Khalil (Hebron), in the occupied territory, to supply it
with information pursuant to rule 39 of the provisional
rules of procedure,

1. Commends the work done by the Security
Council Commission established under resolution 446
(1979) in preparing the report contained in document
S/13679;

2. Accepts the conclusions and recommendations
contained in the report of the Commission;

3. Calls upon all parties, particularly the Government of Israel, to co-operate with the Commission:

4. Strongly deplores the decision of Israel to prohibit the free travel of Mayor Fahd Qawasma in order
to appear before the Security Council and requests
Israel to permit his free travel to United Nations
Headquarters for that purpose;

5. Determines that all measures taken by Israel to
change the physical character, demographic composition, institutional structure or status of the Palestinian
and other Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem, or any part thereof have no legal
validity and that Israel's policy and practices of settling
parts of its population and new immigrants in those
territories constitute a flagrant violation of the Geneva
Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War and also constitute a serious
obstruction to achieving a comprehensive, just and
lasting peace in the Middle East;

6. Strongly deplores the continuation and persistence of Israel in pursuing those policies and practices
and calls upon the Government and people of Israel to
rescind those measures, to dismantle the existing settlements and in particular to cease, on an urgent basis,
the establishment, construction and planning of settlements in the Arab territories occupied since 1967,
including Jerusalem;

7. Calls upon all States not to provide Israel with
any assistance to be used specifically in connexion
with settlements in the occupied territories;

8. Requests the Commission to continue to examine the situation relating to settlements in the Arab
territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem, to
investigate the reported serious depletion of natural
resources, particularly the water resources, with a
view to ensuring the protection of those important
natural resources of the territories under occupation,
and to keep under close scrutiny the implementation of
the present resolution:

9. Requests the Commission to report to the Security Council before 1 September 1980 and decides to
convene at the earliest possible date thereafter in order
to consider the report and the full implementation of
the present resolution.

Adopted unanimously at the
2203rd meeting.

18 See Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-fourth
Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1979.
19 Ibid., Supplement for October, November and December 1979.
20 Ibid., Thirty-fifth Year, Supplement for January, February and
March 1980, document S/13801.
21 Ibid., document S/13802.
22 United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 75, p. 287.
23 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-first Year.
1969th meeting.

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Resolution 466 (1980)
of 11 April 1980

Taking note of the letter dated 8 April 1980 from the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Zambia contained in document S/13878, 61

Having considered the statement of the representative of the Republic of Zambia. 62

Gravely concerned at the escalation of hostile and unprovoked acts by the racist regime of South Africa, violating the sovereignty, air space and territorial integrity of the Republic of Zambia,

Recalling its resolution 455 (1979), in which, inter alia, it strongly condemned the collusion by racist South Africa with the then illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia in acts of aggression against the Republic of Zambia.

Grieved at the tragic loss in human life and concerned about the damage and destruction of property resulting from the escalated acts and armed incursions by the racist regime of South Africa against the Republic of Zambia,

Deeply concerned that the wanton acts by the racist regime of South Africa are aimed at the destabilization of the Republic of Zambia.

Conscious of the need to take effective measures to maintain international peace and security,

1. Strongly condemns the racist regime of South Africa for its continued, intensified and unprovoked acts against the Republic of Zambia, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Zambia,

2. Demands that South Africa withdraw forthwith all its military forces from the territory of the Republic of Zambia, cease all violations of Zambia's air space and, henceforth, scrupulously respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Zambia,

3. Solemnly warns South Africa that, in the event of any further armed incursions against the Republic of Zambia, the Security Council will meet to consider further appropriate action under the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, including Chapter VII thereof,

4. Commends the Republic of Zambia for exercising maximum restraint in the face of serious provocations repeatedly committed against it by the racist regime of South Africa;

5. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the 2211th meeting.

61 See Official Records of the Security Council Thirty-fifth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1980.

62 Ibid., Thirty-fifth Year, 2209th meeting.

Security Council resolution 466 (1980) [on South Africa's military actions against Zambia]

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Resolution 467 (1980)
of 24 April 1980

The Security Council,

Acting in response to the request of the Government
of Lebanon, 29

Having studied the special report of the SecretaryGeneral on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 11 April 1980 30 and the subsequent statements,
reports and addenda,

Having expressed itself through the statement of the
President of the Security Council of 18 April 1980, 27

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

Recalling the terms of reference and general
guidelines of the Force, as stated in the report of the
Secretary-General of 19 March 1978 31 confirmed by
resolution 426 (1978), and particularly:

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

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

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

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

1. Reaffirms its determination to implement the
above-mentioned resolutions, particularly resolutions
425 (1978), 426 (1978) and 459 (1979), in the totality of
the area of operation assigned to the United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon, up to the internationally
recognized boundaries;

2. Condemns all actions contrary to the provisions
of the above-mentioned resolutions and, in particular,
strongly deplores:

(a) Any violation of Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity;

(b) The military intervention of Israel in Lebanon;
(c) All acts of violence in violation of the General
Armistice Agreement between Israel and Lebanon: 32

(d) Provision of military assistance to the so-called
de facto forces:

(e) All acts of interference with the United Nations
Truce Supervision Organization:

(f) All acts of hostility against the Force and in or
through its area of operation as inconsistent with Security Council resolutions;

(g) All obstructions of the ability of the Force to
confirm the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from
Lebanon, to supervise the cessation of hostilities, to
ensure the peaceful character of the area of operation,
to control movement and to take measures deemed
necessary to ensure the effective restoration of the
sovereignty of Lebanon,

(h) Acts that have led to Joss of life and physical
injuries among the personnel of the Force and of the
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization, their
harassment and abuse, the disruption of communication, as well as the destruction of property and material;

3. Condemns the deliberate shelling of the headquarters of the Force and more particularly the field
hospital, which enjoys special protection under international law;

4. Commends the efforts undertaken by the
Secretary-General and by the interested Governments
to bring about the cessation of hostilities and to enable
the Force to carry out its mandate effectively without
interference:

5. Commends the Force for its great restraint in
carrying out its duties in very adverse circumstances:

6. Calls attention to the provisions in the mandate that would allow the Force to use its right to self-defence;

7. Calls attention to the terms of reference of the
Force which provide that it will use its best efforts to
prevent the recurrence of fighting and to ensure that its
area of operation will not be utilized for hostile activities of any kind;

8. Requests the Secretary-General to convene a
meeting, at an appropriate level, of the Israel-Lebanon
Mixed Armistice Commission to agree on precise recommendations and further to reactivate the General
Armistice Agreement conducive to the restoration of
the sovereignty of Lebanon over all its territory up to
the internationally recognized boundaries;

9. Calls upon all parties concerned and all those
capable of lending any assistance to co-operate with
the Secretary-General in enabling the Force to fulfil its
mandate;

10. Recognizes the urgent need to explore all ways
and means of securing the full implementation of resolution 425 (1978), including enhancing the capacity of
the Force to fulfil its mandate in all its parts;

11. Requests the Secretary-General to report as
soon as possible on the progress of these initiatives
and the cessation of hostilities.

Adopted at the 2218th meeting
by 12 votes to none, with 3
abstentions (German Democratic Republic, Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics,
United States of America)

27 Document S/13900, incorporated in the record of the 2217th meeting.
29 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-fifth Year,
Supplement for April, May and June 1980, document S/13885.
30 Ibid., document S/13888.
31 Ibid., Thirty-third Year, Supplement for January, February and
March 1978, document S/12611.
32 Ibid., Fourth Year Special Supplement No. 4.

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Resolution 468 (1980)
of 8 May 1980

The Security Council,
Recalling the Geneva Convention of 1949, 35

Deeply concerned at the expulsion by the Israeli
military occupation authorities of the Mayors of Hebron and Halhoul and of the Sharia Judge of Hebron,

1. Calls upon the Government of Israel, as the
occupying Power, to rescind these illegal measures
and to facilitate the immediate return of the expelled
Palestinian leaders so that they can resume the functions for which they were elected and appointed;

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

Adopted at the 2221st meeting
by 14 votes to none, with 1
abstention (United States of
America).

38 Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949 (United Nations, Treaty
Series, vol. 75, p. 287).

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Resolution 469 (1980)
of 20 May 1980

The Security Council,

Having considered the report 37 submitted by the
Secretary-General on 13 May 1980, under Security
Council resolution 468 (1980),

Recalling the Geneva Convention relative to the
Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12
August 1949, 22 and in particular article 1, which reads
“The High Contracting Parties undertake to respect
and to ensure respect for the present Convention in all
circumstances”, and article 49, which reads “Individual or mass forcible transfers, as well as deportations
of protected persons from occupied territory to the
territory of the occupying Power or to that of any other
country, occupied or not, are prohibited, regardless of
their motive”,

1. Strongly deplores the failure of the Government
of Israel to implement resolution 468 (1980);

2. Calls again upon the Government of Israel, as
the occupying Power, to rescind the illegal measures
taken by the Israeli military occupation authorities in
expelling the Mayors of Hebron and Halhoul and the
Sharia Judge of Hebron, and to facilitate the immediate return of the expelled Palestinian leaders so that
they can resume the functions for which they were
elected and appointed;

3. Commends the Secretary-General for his efforts
and requests him to continue his efforts in order to
ensure the immediate implementation of the present
resolution and to report to the Security Council on the
result of his efforts at the earliest possible date.

Adopted at the 2223rd meeting
by 14 votes to none, with 1
abstention (United States of
America).

37 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-fifth Year,
Supplement for April, May and June 1980, document S/13938.

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Resolution 470 (1980)
of 30 May 1980

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the SecretaryGeneral on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 38

Decides:

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

(6) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of
six months, that is, until 30 November 1980;

(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 2224th meeting by 14 votes to none. 39

38 Ibid., document S/13957.
49 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 470 (1980) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]


Resolution 471 (1980)
of 5 June 1980

The Security Council,

Recalling once again the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of
War, of 12 August 1949, 22 and in particular article 27,
which reads,

“Protected persons are entitled, in all circumstances, to respect for their persons . . . They shall
at all times be humanely treated, and shall be protected especially against all acts of violence or
threats thereof... .”,

Reaffirming the applicability of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in
Time of War to the Arab territories occupied by Israel
since 1967, including Jerusalem,

Recalling also its resolutions 468 (1980) and 469
(1980),

Reaffirming its resolution 465 (1980), by which the
Security Council-determined “that all measures taken
by Israel to change the physical character, demographic composition, institutional structure or status
of the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied
since 1967, including Jerusalem, or any part thereof
have no legal validity and that Israel's policy and practices of settling parts of its population and new immigrants in those territories constitute a flagrant violation
of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of
Civilian Persons in Time of War and also constitute a
serious obstruction to achieving a comprehensive, just
and lasting peace in the Middle East” and strongly
deplored the “continuation and persistence of Israel in
pursuing those policies and practices”,

Shocked by the assassination attempts against the
Mayors of Nablus, Ramallah and Al Bireh,

Deeply concerned that the Jewish settlers in the
occupied Arab territories are allowed to carry arms,
thus enabling them to perpetrate crimes against the
civilian Arab population,

1. Condemns the assassination attempts against
the Mayors of Nablus, Ramallah and Al Bireh and calls
for the immediate apprehension and prosecution of the
perpetrators of these crimes;

2. Expresses deep concern that Israel, as the occupying Power, has failed to provide adequate protection to the civilian population in the occupied territories in conformity with the provisions of the
Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War;

3. Calls upon the Government of Israel to provide
the victims with adequate compensation for the damages suffered as a result of these crimes;

4. Calls again upon the Government of Israel to
respect and to comply with the provisions of the
Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, as well as with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council;

5. Calls once again upon all States not to provide
Israel with any assistance to be used specifically in
connexion with settlements in the occupied territories;

6. Reaffirms the overriding necessity to end the
prolonged occupation of Arab territories occupied by
Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem;

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

Adopted at the 2226th meeting
by 14 votes to none, with 1
abstention (United States of
America).

Decisions

In a note dated 16 June 1980,*' the President of the
Council stated that, following informal consultations,
the Council decided to maintain the original composition of the Security Council Commission established
under resolution 446 (1979) to examine the situation
relating to settlements in the Arab territories occupied
since 1967, including Jerusalem.

At its 2232nd meeting, on 17 June 1980, the Council
decided to invite the representatives of Ireland, Israel,
Lebanon and the Netherlands to participate, without
vote, in the discussion of the item entitled “The situation in the Middle East: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/13994)” .25

Resolution 474 (1980)
of 17 June 1980

27 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-fifth Year,
Supplement for April, May and June 1980, document S/13938.

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Resolution 472 (1980)
of 13 June 1980

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report by the Secretary-General
on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 3 June
1980, 71

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

Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has
agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the
island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus
beyond 15 June 1980,

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

Reiterating its support of the ten-point agreement
for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which
was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19
May 1979 at Nicosia under the auspices of the
Secretary-General, 72

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force established
under resolution 186 (1964) for a further period, ending
15 December 1980;

2. Urges the parties to resume the intercommunal
talks within the framework of the ten-point agreement
in a continuing, sustained and result-oriented manner,
avoiding any delay;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his
mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council
informed of the progress made and to submit a report
on the implementation of the present resolution by 30
November 1980.

Adopted at the 2230th meeting
by 14 votes to none. 73

71 Ibid., document S/13972.
72 Ibid., Thirty-fourth Year, Supplement for April, May and June
1979, document S/13369, para. 51.
73 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

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Resolution 473 (1980)
of 13 June 1980

The Security Council,

Taking note of the letter dated 29 May 1980 from the
Chargé d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of
Morocco to the United Nations contained in document
S/13969, 65

Gravely concerned by the aggravation of the situation in South Africa, in particular the repression and
the killings of schoolchildren protesting against apartheid, as well as the repression directed against
churchmen and workers,

Noting also with grave concern that the racist régime has intensified further a series of arbitrary trials
under its racist and repressive laws providing for death
sentences,

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

Recalling its resolutions on the question of South
Africa, in particular resolutions 392 (1976), 417 (1977)
and 418 (1977),

Recalling further its resolutions 454 (1979) and 466
(1980), in which it condemned South Africa for the
flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighbouring African States,

Reaffirming its recognition of the legitimacy of the
struggle of the South African people for the elimination
of apartheid and the establishment of a democratic
society in accordance with their inalienable human and
political rights as set forth in the Charter of the United
Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights,

Taking note of the extensive demands within and
outside South Africa for the release of Nelson Mandela
and other political prisoners,
Gravely concerned about reports of supply of arms
and military equipment to South Africa in contravention of resolution 418 (1977),

Taking note of the letter of 27 March 1980 from the
Chairman of the Special Committee against Apartheid
concerning an oil embargo against South Africa, 67

Mindful of its responsibilities under the Charter for
the maintenance of international peace and security,

1. Strongly condemns the racist régime of South
Africa for further aggravating the situation and its
massive repression against all opponents of apartheid,
for killings of peaceful demonstrators and political detainees and for its defiance of General Assembly and
Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution
417 (1977);

2. Expresses its profound sympathy with the victims of this violence;

3. Reaffirms that the policy of apartheid is a crime
against the conscience and dignity of mankind and is
incompatible with the rights and dignity of man, the
Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 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 for the establishment of a democratic society in
which all the people of South Africa as a whole, irrespective of race, colour, or creed, will enjoy equal and
full political and other rights and participate freely in
the determination of their destiny;

5. Calls upon the Government of South Africa urgently to end violence against the African people and
to take urgent measures to eliminate apartheid;

6. Expresses its hope that the inevitable change in
the racial policies of South Africa can be attained
through peaceful means and declares, however, that
the violence and repression by the South African racist
régime and its continuing denial of equal human and
political rights to the great majority of the South African people greatly aggravate the situation in South
Africa and will certainly lead to violent conflict and
racial conflagration with serious international repercussions and the further isolation and estrangement of
South Africa;

7. Calls upon the South African régime to take
measures immediately to eliminate the policy of apartheid and grant to all South African citizens equal
rights, including equal political rights, and a full and
free voice in the determination of their destiny; these
measures should include:

(a) Granting of an unconditional amnesty to all
persons imprisoned, restricted or exiled for their opposition to apartheid;

(b) Cessation forthwith of its indiscriminate violence against peaceful demonstrators against apartheid, murders in detention and torture of political
prisoners;

(c) Abrogation of the bans on political parties and
organizations and the news media opposed to apartheid;

(d) Termination of all political trials:

(e) Provision of equal education opportunities to
all South Africans;

8. Urgently calls upon the South African régime to
release all political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela and all other black leaders with whom it must deal
in any meaningful discussion of the future of the country;

9. Demands that the South African racist régime
should refrain from committing further military acts
and subversion against independent African States;

10. Calls upon all States strictly and scrupulously
to implement resolution 418 (1977) and enact, as appropriate, effective national legislation for that purpose,

11. Requests the Security Council Committee established by resolution 421 (1977) concerning the
question of South Africa, in pursuance of resolution
418 (1977), to redouble its efforts to secure full implementation of the arms embargo against South Africa by recommending by 15 September 1980 measures
to close all loop-holes in the arms embargo, reinforce and make it more comprehensive;

12. Requests the Secretary-General to report by 15
September 1980 on the implementation of the present
resolution:

13. Decides to remain seized of the question and to
consider the situation again not later than 30 September 1980.

Adopted unanimously at the
2231st meeting

67 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-fifth Year,
Supplement for April, May and June 1980, document S/13869.

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Resolution 474 (1980)
of 17 June 1980

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 427
(1978), 434 (1978), 444 (1979), 450 (1979), 459 (1979)
and 467 (1980), as well as the statement by the President of the Security Council of 18 April 1980, 27

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 12
June 1980, 42

Acting in response to the request of the Government
of Lebanon and noting with concern the questions
raised in its letters addressed to the Security Council
on 8 May, 43 17 May 44 and 27 May 1980, 45

Convinced that the present situation has serious

consequences for peace and security in the Middle
East,

Reaffirming its call for the strict respect for the
territorial] integrity, unity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries,
Commending the performance of the Force, yet expressing its concern about the continued existence of
obstacles to the full deployment of the Force and its
freedom of movement, the threats to its security and
the safety of its headquarters,

1. Decides to renew the mandate of the United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a period of six
months, that is, until 19 December 1980, and reiterates
its commitment to the full implementation of the mandate of the Force throughout its entire area of operation up to the internationally recognized boundaries,
according to the terms of reference and guidelines as
stated and confirmed in the appropriate Security
Council resolutions;

2. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and fully endorses the conclusions and recommendations expressed therein:

3. Strongly condemns all actions contrary to the
provisions of the mandate and, in particular, continued
acts of violence that prevent the fulfilment of this
mandate by the Force;

4. Takes note of the steps already taken by the
Secretary-General to convene a meeting of the
Israel-Lebanon Mixed Armistice Commission and
urges the parties concerned to extend to him their full
co-operation in accordance with the relevant Security
Council decisions and resolutions, including resolution
467 (1980);

5. Takes note of the efforts deployed by Member
States, and more particularly the troop-contributing
countries, in support of the Force and urges all those
which are in a position to do so to continue to use their
influence with those concerned so that the Force can
discharge its responsibilities fully and unhampered.

6. Reaffirms its determination, in the event of continuing obstruction of the mandate of the Force, to
examine practical ways and means to secure the full
implementation of resolution 425 (1978);

7. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Adopted at the 2232nd meeting by 12 votes to none, with 2
abstentions (German Democratic Republic, Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics). 46

42 Ibid., document S/13994.
43 Ibid., document S/13931.
44 Ibid., document S/13946.
45 Ibid., document S/13962.
46 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 474 (1980) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]

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Resolution 475 (1980)
of 27 June 1980

The Security Council,

Having considered the request by the Permanent
Representative of Angola contained in document S/14022, 80 in which he requested the convening of an
urgent meeting of the Security Council,

Having heard the statement of the Permanent Representative of Angola, 83

Recalling its resolutions 387 (1976), 428 (1978), 447
(1979) and 454 (1979), by which it, inter alia, condemned South Africa's aggression against the People’s
Republic of Angola and demanded that South Africa
scrupulously respect the independence, sovereignty
and territorial integrity of the People’s Republic of
Angola,

Gravely concerned at the escalation of hostile, unprovoked and persistent acts of aggression and sustained armed invasions committed by the racist regime
of South Africa in violation of the sovereignty, air
space and territorial integrity of the People’s Republic
of Angola.

Convinced that the intensity and timing of these acts
of armed invasion are intended to frustrate efforts at
negotiated settlements in southern Africa, particularly
in regard to the implementation of Security Council
resolutions 385 (1976) and 435 (1978),

Grieved at the tragic loss in human life, mainly that
of civilians, and concerned about the damage and destruction of property. including bridges and livestock,
resulting from the escalated acts of aggression and
armed incursions by the racist régime of South Africa
against the People’s Republic of Angola,

Gravely concerned that these wanton acts of aggression by South Africa form a consistent and sustained
pattern of violations aimed at weakening the unrelenting support given by the front-line States to the movements for freedom and national liberation of the
peoples of Namibia and South Africa,

Conscious of the need to take effective measures to
maintain international peace and security,

1. Strongly condemns the racist régime of South
Africa for its premeditated. persistent and sustained
armed invasions of the People’s Republic of Angola,
which constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty
and territorial integrity of that country as well as a
serious threat to international peace and security;

2. Strongly condemns also South Africa's utilization of the international Territory of Namibia as a
spring-board for armed invasions and destabilization
of the People’s Republic of Angola:

3. Demands that South Africa should withdraw
forthwith all its military forces from the territory of the
People's Republic of Angola, cease all violations of
Angola's air space and, henceforth, scrupulously respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the
People’s Republic of Angola:

4. Calls upon all States to implement fully the arms
embargo imposed against South Africa in Security
Council resolution 418 (1977);

5. Requests Member States urgently to extend all
necessary assistance to the People’s Republic of Angola and the other front-line States, in order to
strengthen their defence capacities in the face of South
Africa's acts of aggression against these countries;

6. Calls for the payment by South Africa of full and
adequate compensation to the People’s Republic of
Angola for the damage to life and property resulting
from these acts of aggression;

7. Decides to meet again in the event of further
acts of violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the People’s Republic of Angola by the South
African racist régime, in order to consider the adoption
of more effective measures in accordance with the
appropriate provisions of the Charter of the United
Nations, including Chapter VII thereof;

8. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted at the 2240th meeting
by 12 votes to none, with 3
abstentions (France, United
Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland, — United
States of America).

80 See Official Record of the Security Council, Thirty-fifth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1980.
83 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-fifth Year,
2237th meeting.

Security Council resolution 475 (1980) [on policies of South Africa towards Angola]

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Resolution 476 (1980)
of 30 June 1980

The Security Council,

Having considered the letter of 28 May 1980 from
the representative of Pakistan, the current Chairman
of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, contained in document S/13966, 25

Reaffirming that the acquisition of territory by force
is inadmissible,

Bearing in mind the specific status of Jerusalem and,
in particular, the need to protect and preserve the
unique spiritual and religious dimension of the Holy
Places in the city,

Reaffirming its resolutions relevant to the character
and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem, in particular
resolutions 252 (1968), 267 (1969), 271 (1969), 298
(1971) and 465 (1980),

Recalling the Geneva Convention relative to the
Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12
August 1949, 22

Deploring the persistence of Israel in changing the
physical character, demographic composition, institutional structure and the status of the Holy City of
Jerusalem,

Gravely concerned about the legislative steps initiated in the Israeli Knesset with the aim of changing the
character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem,

1. Reaffirms the overriding necessity for ending
the prolonged occupation of Arab territories occupied
by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem;

2. Strongly deplores the continued refusal of Israel, the occupying Power, to comply with the relevant
resolutions of the Security Council and the General
Assembly;

3. Reconfirms that all legislative and administrative measures and actions taken by Israel, the occupying Power, which purport to alter the character
and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem have no legal
validity and constitute a flagrant violation of the
Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War and also constitute a
serious obstruction to achieving a comprehensive, just
and lasting peace in the Middle East;

4. Reiterates that all such measures which have
altered the geographic, demographic and historical
character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem are
null and void and must be rescinded in compliance
with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council;

5. Urgently calls on Israel, the occupying Power,
to abide by the present and previous Security Council
resolutions and to desist forthwith from persisting in
the policy and measures affecting the character and
status of the Holy City of Jerusalem;

6. Reaffirms its determination, in the event of
non-compliance by Israel with the present resolution,
to examine practical ways and means in accordance
with relevant provisions of the Charter of the United
Nations to secure the full implementation of the present resolution.

Adopted ut the 2242nd meeting by 14 votes to none, with 1
abstention (United States of
America).

Security Council resolution 476 (1980) [on the status of Jerusalem]

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Resolution 477 (1980) of 30 July 1980
The Security Council,

Having examined the application of Zimbabwe for admission to the United Nations,
Recommends to the General Assembly that Zimbabwe should be admitted to membership in the United Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the 2244th meeting.

Security Council resolution 477 (1980) [on admission of Zimbabwe to membership in the United Nations]


Resolution 478 (1980)
of 20 August 1980

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 476 (1980),

Reaffirming again that the acquisition of territory by
force is inadmissible,

Deeply concerned over the enactment of a “basic
law” in the Israeli Knesset proclaiming a change in the
character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem,
with its implications for peace and security,

Noting that Israel has not complied with resolution
476 (1980),

Reaffirming its determination to examine practical
ways and means, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, to secure
the full implementation of its resolution 476 (1980), in
the event of non-compliance by Israel,

1. Censures in the strongest terms the enactment
by Israel of the “basic law”. on Jerusalem and the
refusal to comply with relevant Security Council resolutions;

2. Affirms that the enactment of the “basic law” by
Israel constitutes a violation of international law and
does not affect the continued application of the
Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, 22 in
the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied
since June 1967, including Jerusalem;

3. Determines that all legislative and administrative measures and actions taken by Israel, the occupying Power, which have altered or purport to alter
the character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem,
and in particular the recent “basic law” on Jerusalem,
are null and void and must be rescinded forthwith;

4. Affirms also that this action constitutes a serious obstruction to achieving a comprehensive, just and
lasting peace in the Middle East;

5. Decides not to recognize the “basic law” and
such other actions by Israel that, as a result of this law,
seek to alter the character and status of Jerusalem and
calls upon:

(a) All Member States to accept this decision;

(b) Those States that have established diplomatic
missions at Jerusalem to withdraw such missions from
the Holy City;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Security Council on the implementation of the present
resolution before 15 November 1980;

7. Decides to remain seized of this serious situation.

Adopted at the 2245th meeting
by 14 votes to none, with 1 abstention (United States of
America).

Security Council resolution 478 (1980) [on the status of Jerusalem]


Resolution 479 (1980)
of 28 September 1980

The Security Council,

Having begun consideration of the item entitled
“The situation between Iran and Iraq”,

Mindful that all Member States have undertaken,
under the Charter of the United Nations, the obligation
to settle their international disputes by peaceful means
and in such a manner that international peace and
security and justice are not endangered,

Mindful as well that all Member States are obliged to
refrain in their international relations from the threat of
or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State,

Recalling that under Article 24 of the Charter the
Security Council has primary responsibility for the
maintenance of international peace and security.

Deeply concerned about the developing situation
between Iran and Iraq,

1. Calls upon Iran and Iraq to refrain immediately
from any further use of force and to settle their dispute
by peaceful means and in conformity with principles of
justice and international law;

2. Urges them to accept any appropriate offer of
mediation or conciliation or to resort to regional agencies or arrangements or other peaceful means of their
own choice that would facilitate the fulfilment of their
obligations under the Charter of the United Nations:

3. Calls upon all other States to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from any act which may
lead to a further escalation and widening of the conflict;

4. Supports the efforts of the Secretary-General
and the offer of his good offices for the resolution of
this situation,

5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Security Council within forty-eight hours.

Adopted unanimously at the
2248th meeting

Security Council resolution 479 (1980) [calling upon Iran and Iraq to refrain immediately from any further use of force and to accept any appropriate offer of mediation]

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Resolution 480 (1980)
of 12 November 1980

The Security Council,

Noting with regret the deaths of Judge Richard R.
Baxter on 25 September and of Judge Salah El Dine
Tarazi on 4 October 1980,

Noting further that two vacancies in the International Court of Justice for the remainder of the terms of
office of the deceased judges have thus occurred and
must be filled in accordance with the terms of the
Statute of the Court,

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

Decides that elections to fill the vacancies shall take
place on 15 January 1981 at a meeting of the Security
Council and at a meeting of the General Assembly at
its resumed thirty-fifth session.

Adopted unanimously at the
2255th meeting.

Security Council resolution 480 (1980) [on election of members of the International Court of Justice]

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Resolution 481 (1980)
of 26 November 1980

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 51

Decides:

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

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of
six months, that is, until 31 May 1981;

(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 2256th meeting
by 14 votes to none. 52

51 Ibid., document S/14263.
52 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 481 (1980) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]

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Resolution 482 (1980)
of 11 December 1980

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 1 December 1980, 75

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

Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has
agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the
island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus
beyond 15 December 1980,

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

Reiterating its support of the ten-point agreement
for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which
was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19
May 1979 at Nicosia under the auspices of the
Secretary-General, 72

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force established
under resolution 186 (1964) for a further period, ending
on IS June 1981;

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

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his
mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council
informed of the progress made and to submit a report
on the implementation of the present resolution by 31
May 1981.

Adopted at the 2257th meeting
by 14 votes to none. 73

72 Ibid.. Thirty-fourth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1979, document S/13369, para. 51
73 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
75 Ibid., document S/14275.

Security Council Resolution 482 (1980) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]

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Resolution 483 (1980)
of 17 December 1980

The Security Council,

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

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 12
December 1980, 54

Noting the letter dated 15 December 1980 from the
Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the
Secretary-General, 55

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

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

1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon;

2. Decides to renew the mandate of the Force for a
period of six months, that is, until 19 June 1981, and
reiterates its commitment to the full implementation of
the mandate of the Force throughout its entire area of
Operation up to the internationally recognized boundaries, according to the terms of reference and
guidelines as stated and confirmed in the appropriate
Security Council resolutions;

3. Commends the performance of the Force and
reiterates its terms of reference as set out in the report
of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978 31 and approved by resolution 426 (1978), in particular that the
Force must be enabled to function as an efficient military unit, that it must enjoy freedom of movement and
communication and other facilities necessary for the
performance of its tasks and that it must continue to be
able to discharge its duties according to the abovementioned terms of reference, including the right of
self-defence;

4. Expresses its support for the Lebanese Government in its efforts to strengthen its authority, both
at the civilian and at the military level, in the zone of
operation of the Force:

5. Commends the Secretary-General for his efforts
to reactivate the Israel-Lebanon Mixed Armistice
Commission, takes note of the preparatory meeting
that was held on Monday, 1 December 1980, and calls
on all parties to continue such efforts as are necessary
for the total and unconditional implementation of the
General Armistice Agreement; 32

6. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary measures to intensify discussions among all the
parties concerned, so that the Force may complete its
mandate, and to report periodically on the results of
his efforts to the Security Council;

7. Reaffirms its determination, in the event of
continuing obstruction of the mandate of the Force, to
examine practical ways and means to secure the full
implementation of resolution 425 (1978).

Adopted at the 2258th meeting
by 12 votes to none, with 2
abstentions (German Democratic Republic, Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics). 56

54 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-fifth Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1980, document S/14295.
55 Ibid., document S/14296.
56 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 483 (1980) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]

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Resolution 484 (1980)
of 19 December 1980

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 468 (1980) and 469 (1980),

Taking note of General Assembly resolution 35/122
F of 11 December 1980,

Expressing its grave concern at the expulsion by
Israel of the Mayor of Hebron and the Mayor of
Halhoul,

1. Reaffirms the applicability of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in
Time of War, of 12 August 1949, 22 to all the Arab
territories occupied by Israel in 1967;

Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to
adhere to the provisions of the Convention;

3. Declares it imperative that the Mayor of Hebron
and the Mayor of Halhoul be enabled to return to their
homes and resume their responsibilities;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to report on the
implementation of the present resolution as soon as
possible.

Adopted unanimously at the
2260th meeting.

Security Council resolution 484 (1980) [on expulsion by Israel of the Mayors of Hebron and Halhoul]

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Resolution 485 (1981)
of 22 May 1981

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 16

Decides:

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

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six
months, that is, until 30 November 198];

(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 2278th meeting by
14 votes to none. 17

16 Ibid., document S/14482.
17 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 485 (1981) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]


Resolution 486 (1981)
of 4 June 1981

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations operation in Cyprus of 27 May 1981, 45

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

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

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

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

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force established under
resolution 186 (1964) for a further period ending on
IS December 1981;

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

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed
of the progress made and to submit a report on the
implementation of the present resolution by 30 November
1981.

Adopted at the 2279th meeting by 14 votes to none. 47

45 Ibid., document S/14490.
46 Ibid., Thirty-fourth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1979,
document S/13369, para. 51.
47 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

Security Council resolution 486 (1981) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]