Ayushnangia/ananya huggingface dataset:
Security Council resolution 288 (1970) [deciding that sanctions against Southern Rhodesia shall remain in force]
Symbol: S/RES/288(1970)
Date: 1970-11-17
Status: adopted
Subjects: UNITED KINGDOM|SANCTIONS|SOUTHERN RHODESIA|SOUTHERN RHODESIA QUESTION|SELF-DETERMINATION OF PEOPLES
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: NEPAL
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SPAIN
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: ZAMBIA
vote: yes

Resolution 288 (1970)
of 17 November 1970

The Security Council,

Having considered the question of Southern Rhodesia,

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

Gravely concerned that certain States have not complied with the provisions of resolutions 232 (1966), 253 (1968) and 277 (1970), contrary to their obligations under Article 25 of the Charter of the United Nations,

Reaffirming the primary responsibility of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland to enable the people of Southern Rhodesia to achieve self-determination and independence, and in particular their responsibility of bringing
the illegal declaration of independence to an end,

Taking into account the third report 20 of the Committee established in pursuance of Security Council
resolution 253 (1968),

Acting in accordance with previous decisions of the
Security Council on Southern Rhodesia, taken under
Chapter VII of the Charter,

1. Reaffirms its condemnation of the illegal declaration of independence in Southern Rhodesia;

2. Calls upon the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland, as the administering Power in
the discharge of its responsibility, to take urgent and
effective measures to bring to an end the illegal rebellion
in Southern Rhodesia and enable the people to exercise
their right to self-determination, in accordance with the
Charter of the United Nations and in conformity with
the objectives of General Assembly resolution 1514
(XV) of 14 December 1960;

3, Decides that the resent sanctions
Southern Rhodesia shall remain in force;

4. Urges all States to fully implement ail Security
Council resolutions pertaining to Southern Rhodesia,
in accordance with their obligations under Article 25
of the Charter, and deplores the attitude of those
States which have persisted in giving moral, political
and economic assistance to the illegal régime;

5. Further urges all States, in furtherance of the
objectives of the Security Council, not to grant any
form of recognition to the illegal régime in Southern
Rhodesia;

6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.


Adopted unanimously at the
1557th meeting.

19 Ibid., document S/9863.
20 Ibid., document S/9844 and Add.1-3.
Security Council resolution 289 (1970) [on immediate cessation of armed attack against Guinea]
Symbol: S/RES/289(1970)
Date: 1970-11-23
Status: adopted
Subjects: ARMED INCIDENTS|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|SPECIAL MISSIONS|GUINEA
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: NEPAL
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SPAIN
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: ZAMBIA
vote: yes

Resolution 289 (1970)
of 23 November 1970

The Security Council,

Having heard the statement made by the Permanent
Representative of the Republic of Guinea,

Having taken note of the request made by the President of the Republic of Guinea, 43

1. Demands the immediate cessation of the armed
attack against the Republic of Guinea,

2. Demands the immediate withdrawal of all external armed forces and mercenaries, together with
the military equipment used in the armed attack against
the territory of the Republic of Guinea;

3. Decides to send a special mission to the Republic of Guinea to report on the situation immediately;

4. Decides that this special mission be formed after
consultation between the President of the Security
Council and the Secretary-General;

5. Decides to maintain the matter on its agenda.


43 Document S/9988, incorporated in the record of the
1558th meeting of the Council.
Security Council resolution 291 (1970) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]
Symbol: S/RES/291(1970)
Date: 1970-12-10
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: NEPAL
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SPAIN
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: ZAMBIA
vote: yes

Resolution 291 (1970)
of 10 December 1970

The Security Council,
Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of
2 December 1970 86 that in the present circumstances
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is
still needed if peace is to be maintained in the island,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed
that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island
it is necessary to continue the Force beyond 15 December 1970,

Noting also from the report the conditions prevailing in the island,


1. Reaffirms its resolutions 186 (1964) of 4 March,
187 (1964) of 13 March, 192 (1964) of 20 June,
193 (1964) of 9 August, 194 (1964) of 25 September and 198 (1964) of 18 December 1964, 201
(1965) of 19 March, 206 (1965) of 15 June,
207 (1965) of 10 August and 219 (1965) of 17 December 1965, 220 (1966) of 16 March, 222 (1966)
of 16 June and 231 (1966) of 15 December 1966,
238 (1967) of 19 June and 244 (1967) of 22 December 1967, 247 (1968) of 18 March, 254 (1968)
of 18 June and 261 (1968) of 10 December 1968,
266 (1969) of 10 June and 274 (1969) of 11 December 1969 and 281 (1970) of 9 June 1970, and
the consensus expressed by the President at the 1143rd
meeting on 11 August 1964 and at the 1383rd meeting
on 25 November 1967;

2. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost
restraint and to continue determined co-operative
efforts to achieve the objectives of the Security Council, by availing themselves in a constructive manner of the present auspicious climate and opportunities,

3. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
‘te United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established
under Security Council resolution 186 (1964), for a
further period ending 13 June 1971, m the expectation
shat by then sufficient progress towards a final solution
will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force,

Adopted unanimously at the
I364th meeting.

86 Ibid., document S/10005.
Security Council resolution 292 (1971) [on admission of Bhutan to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/292(1971)
Date: 1971-02-10
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN > Members|BHUTAN|MEMBERS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 292 (1971)
of 10 February 1971

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of Bhutan 61 for
admission to the United Nations,

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

Adopted unanimously at the
1566th meeting.


61 See Official Records of the Security Council, Twenty-fifth
Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1970,
document S/10050.
Security Council resolution 293 (1971) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]
Symbol: S/RES/293(1971)
Date: 1971-05-26
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 293 (1971)
of 26 May 1971

The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of
20 May 1971 4 that in the present circumstances the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is still
needed if peace is to be maintained in the island,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed
that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island
it is necessary to continue the Force beyond 15 June
1971,

Noting also from the report the conditions prevailing
in the island,

1. Reaffirms its resolutions 186 (1964) of 4 March,
187 (1964) of 13 March, 192 (1964) of 20 June,
193 (1964) of 9 August, 194 (1964) of 25 September and 198 (1964) of 18 December 1964, 201
(1965) of 19 March, 206 (1965) of 15 June, 207
(1965) of 10 August and 219 (1965) of 17 December 1965, 220 (1966) of 16 March, 222 (1966) of
16 June and 231 (1966) of 15 December 1966, 238
(1967) of 19 June and 244 (1967) of 22 December
1967, 247 (1968) of 18 March, 254 (1968) of 18
June and 261 (1968) of 10 December 1968, 266
(1969) of 10 June and 274 (1969) of 11 December
1969, and 281 (1970) of 9 June and 291 (1970) of
10 December 1970, and the consensus expressed by
the President at the 1143rd meeting on 11 August
1964 and at the 1383rd meeting on 25 November
1967;

2. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost
restraint and to continue determined co-operative efforts
to achieve the objectives of the Security Council, by
availing themselves in a constructive manner of the
present auspicious climate and opportunities;

3. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established
under Security Council resolution 186 (1964), for a
further period ending 15 December 1971, in the
expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a
final solution will make possible a withdrawal or
substantial reduction of the Force.

Adopted unanimously at the
1567th meeting.

4 Ibid., document S/10199.
Security Council resolution 295 (1971) [on special mission of the Security Council to Guinea]
Symbol: S/RES/295(1971)
Date: 1971-08-03
Status: adopted
Subjects: SPECIAL MISSIONS|GUINEA
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 295 (1971)
of 3 August 1971

The Security Council,

Taking note of the letter addressed to the President
of the Security Council by the Permanent Representative
of Guinea, 22

Having heard the statement of the Permanent Representative of Guinea, 23

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

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

2. Decides to send a special mission of three members of the Security Council to Guinea to consult with
the authorities and to report on the situation immediately;

3. Decides that this special mission be appointed
after consultation between the President of the Security
Council and the Secretary-General;

4. Decides to maintain the matter on its agenda.

Adopted unanimously at the
1573rd meeting.

22 Ibid., document S/10280.
23 Ibid., Twenty-sixth Year, 1573rd meeting, paras. 8-23.
Security Council resolution 296 (1971) [on admission of Bahrain to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/296(1971)
Date: 1971-08-18
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN > Members|BAHRAIN|MEMBERS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 296 (1971)
of 18 August 1971

The Security Council,
Having examined the application of Bahrain 63 for
admission to the United Nations,

Welcomes the application of Bahrain and recommends to the General Assembly that Bahrain be admitted to membership in the United Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
1575th meeting.

63 Ibid., Supplement for July, August and September 1971, document S/10291
Security Council resolution 297 (1971) [on admission of Qatar to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/297(1971)
Date: 1971-09-15
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN > Members|QATAR|MEMBERS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 297 (1971)
of 15 September 1971

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of Qatar 64 for admission to the United Nations,

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

Adopted unanimously at the
1578th meeting.


64 Ibid., document S/10306.
Security Council resolution 299 (1971) [on admission of Oman to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/299(1971)
Date: 1971-09-30
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN > Members|OMAN|MEMBERS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 299 (1971)
of 30 September 1971

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of Oman 66 for admission to the United Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that Oman
be admitted to membership in the United Nations,

Adopted unanimously at the
1587th meeting.

66 Ibid., Supplement for April, May and June 1971, document S/10216.
Security Council resolution 300 (1971) [on violation of the sovereignty of Zambia by South Africa]
Symbol: S/RES/300(1971)
Date: 1971-10-12
Status: adopted
Subjects: DISPUTES|ZAMBIA|SOUTH AFRICA|SOVEREIGNTY|ZAMBIA
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 300 (1971)
of 12 October 1971

The Security Council,

Having received the letter of the Permanent Representative of Zambia contained in document S/10352 46
and also the letter from forty-seven Member States
contained in document S/10364, 46

Taking note of the statement of the Permanent Representative of Zambia concerning violations of the
sovereignty, air space and territorial integrity of Zambia by South Africa, 47

Taking note of the statement of the Minister for
Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa, 47

Bearing in mind that all Member States must refrain
in their relations from the threat or use of force against
the territorial integrity or political independence of any
State,

Conscious that it has the responsibility to take efficient collective measures to prevent and eliminate
threats to peace and security,

Concerned by the situation on the borders of Zambia and Namibia, in the vicinity of the Caprivi Strip,

1. Reiterates that any violation of the sovereignty
and territorial integrity of a Member State is contrary
to the Charter of the United Nations;

2. Calls upon South Africa to respect fully the
sovereignty and territorial integrity of Zambia;

3. Further declares that, in the event of South
Africa violating the sovereignty or territorial integrity
of Zambia, the Security Council will meet again to
examine the situation further in accordance with the
relevant provisions of the Charter.

Adopted unanimously at the
1592nd meeting.


46 See Official Records of the Security Council, Twenty-sixth
Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1971.
47 Ibid., Twenty-sixth Year, 1590th meeting.
1971 Letter from various Member States (India/Pakistan subcontinent)
Symbol: S/10416
Date: 1971-12-04
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Letter dated 4 December 1971 from the Permanent Representatives of Argentina, Belgium, Burundi, Italy, Japan, Nicaragua, Somalia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/10411)--Report of the Secretary-General (S/10410)
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: Russia/USSR
Voting record:
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: no
1971 Letter from various Member States (India/Pakistan subcontinent)
Symbol: S/10423
Date: 1971-12-05
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Letter dated 4 December 1971 from the Permanent Representatives of Argentina, Belgium, Burundi, Italy, Japan, Nicaragua, Somalia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/10411)--Report of the Secretary-General (S/10410)
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: Russia/USSR
Voting record:
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: no
Security Council resolution 303 (1971) [deciding to refer the question on the situation in the India-Pakistan subcontinent to the 26th session of the General Assembly]
Symbol: S/RES/303(1971)
Date: 1971-12-06
Status: adopted
Subjects: INDIA-PAKISTAN QUESTION
Votes in favour: 11
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 4
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: abstention
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: abstention
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: abstention
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: abstention
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 303 (1971)
of 6 December 1971

The Security Council,

Having considered the item on the agenda of its
1606th meeting, as contained in document S/Agenda/1606 52

Taking into account that the lack of unanimity of its
permanent members at the 1606th and 1607th meetings of the Security Council has prevented it from
exercising its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security,

Decides to refer the question contained in document S/Agenda/1606 to the General Assembly at its
twenty-sixth session, as provided for in Assembly resolution 377 A (V) of 3 November 1950.

Adopted at the 1608th meeting by 11 votes to none,
with 4 abstentions (France,
Poland, Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics, United
Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland).


52 The item on the agenda of the Council (S/Agenda/1606)
read as follows:
“(a) Letter dated 4 December 1971 from the Permanent
Representatives of Argentina, Belgium, Burundi,
Italy, Japan, Nicaragua, Somalia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and
the United States of America addressed to the
President of the Security Council (S/10411);
“(b) Report of the Secretary-General (S/10410).”
Security Council resolution 304 (1971) [on admission of the United Arab Emirates to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/304(1971)
Date: 1971-12-08
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN > Members|UNITED ARAB EMIRATES|MEMBERS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 304 (1971)
of 8 December 1971

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of the United Arab
Emirates 67 for admission to the United Nations,

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

Adopted unanimously at the
1609th meeting.

67 Ibid., Supplement for October, November and December
1971, document S/10420.
Security Council resolution 305 (1971) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]
Symbol: S/RES/305(1971)
Date: 1971-12-13
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 305 (1971)
of 13 December 1971

The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of
30 November 19717 that in the present circumstances
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is
still needed if peace is to be maintained in the island,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed
that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island
it is necessary to continue the Force beyond 15 December 1971,

1. Reaffirms its resolutions 186 (1964) of 4 March,
187 (1964) of 13 March, 192 (1964) of 20 June,
193 (1964) of 9 August, 194 (1964) of 25 September and 198 (1964) of 18 December 1964, 201 (1965)
of 19 March, 206 (1965) of 15 June, 207 (1965) of
10 August and 219 (1965) of 17 December 1965,
220 (1966) of 16 March, 222 (1966) of 16 June
and 231 (1966) of 15 December 1966, 238 (1967)
of 19 June and 244 (1967) of 22 December 1967,
247 (1968) of 18 March, 254 (1968) of 18 June
and 261 (1968) of 10 December 1968, 266 (1969)
of 10 June and 274 (1969) of 11 December 1969,
281 (1970) of 9 June and 291 (1970) of 10 December 1970, and 293 (1971) of 26 May 1971, and the
consensus expressed by the President at the 1143rd
meeting on 11 August 1964 and at the 1383rd meeting
on 25 November 1967;

2. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost
restraint and to continue and accelerate determined
co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives of the
Security Council, by availing themselves in a constructive manner of the present auspicious climate and
opportunities;

3, Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established
under Security Council resolution 186 (1964), for a
further period ending 15 June 1972, in the expectation
that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution
will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction
of the Force.

Adopted at the 1612th meeting by 14 votes to none. 8

8 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
1971 Letter from US (India/Pakistan subcontinent)
Symbol: S/10446/Rev. 1
Date: 1971-12-13
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Letter dated 26 December 1963 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/5488)--Letter dated 12 December 1971 from the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/10444)
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: Russia/USSR
Voting record:
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: no
Security Council resolution 306 (1971) [on appointment of Kurt Waldheim as Secretary-General of the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/306(1971)
Date: 1971-12-21
Status: adopted
Subjects: Waldheim, Kurt, 1918-2007|UN. Secretary-General|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS|TOP ECHELON STAFF
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURUNDI
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: SIERRA LEONE
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 306 (1971)
of 21 December 1971

The Security Council,

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

Recommends to the General Assembly that Mr. Kurt
Waldheim be appointed Secretary-General of the
United Nations.

Adopted unanimously at the
1620th meeting (private
meeting).
Southern Rhodesia
Symbol: S/10489
Date: 1971-12-30
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
Security Council resolution 308 (1972) [on holding of meetings of the Security Council in Addis Ababa, 28 Jan.-4 Feb. 1972]
Symbol: S/RES/308(1972)
Date: 1972-01-19
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN. SECURITY COUNCIL (27TH YEAR : 1972) > WORK ORGANIZATION.|POLITICAL CONDITIONS|AFRICA|ETHIOPIA|ADDIS ABABA (ETHIOPIA)
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUINEA
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SUDAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YUGOSLAVIA
vote: yes

Resolution 308 (1972)
of 19 January 1972

The Security Council,

Having considered, at the invitation of the General
Assembly, the request of the Organization of African
Unity concerning the holding of meetings of the Security Council in an African capital (General Assembly resolution 2863 (XXVI), paragraph 2),

Recalling the decisions taken at its 1625th meeting
on 11 January 1972,

Recalling in particular the decision to accede in principle to the request of the Organization of African
Unity,

Taking note with gratitude of the offers by the
Governments of Ethiopia, Guinea, Senegal and Zambia
to act as hosts to the Security Council in their respective
capitals,

Having considered the report of the Committee on
Council Meetings away from Headquarters, 2

Taking note in particular of the statements concerning cost estimates reproduced in annex I of the
Committee’s report,

Bearing in mind the recommendations submitted by
the Committee in chapter VI of its report,

1. Decides to hold meetings in Addis Ababa, beginning on Friday, 28 January, and ending no later
than Friday, 4 February 1972, devoted to the item
entitled “(Consideration of questions relating to Africa
of which the Security Council is currently seized and
implementation of the Council’s relevant resolutions”;

2. Expresses its gratitude to the Government of
Ethiopia for its stated readiness to act as host to the
Security Council meetings and to provide certain
facilities without cost to the United Nations;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to enter into immediate negotiations with the Government of Ethiopia with a view to concluding a conference agreement
along the lines set out in annex II of the Committee’s
report.

Adopted at the 1626th
meeting, 3



2 Official Records of the Security Council, Twenty-seventh
Year, Supplement for January, February and March 1972,
document S/10514.
3 In the absence of any objection, the President stated that
the draft resolution was adopted unanimously.
Security Council resolution 309 (1972) [on establishment of a group of the Security Council on the Namibia question]
Symbol: S/RES/309(1972)
Date: 1972-02-04
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN. SECURITY COUNCIL. GROUP ESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION 309 (1972) CONCERNING THE QUESTION OF NAMIBIA > MEMBERS.|NAMIBIA QUESTION|CONSULTATIONS|SELF-DETERMINATION OF PEOPLES
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUINEA
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SUDAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YUGOSLAVIA
vote: yes

Resolution 309 (1972)
of 4 February 1972

The Security Council,

Having examined further the question of Namibia,
and without prejudice to other resolutions adopted by
the Security Council on this matter,

Recognizing the special responsibility and obligation
of the United Nations towards the people and Territory
of Namibia,

Reaffirming once again the inalienable and imprescriptible right of the people of Namibia to self-determination and independence,

Reaffirming also the national unity and territorial
integrity of Namibia,

1. Invites the Secretary-General, in consultation
and close co-operation with a group of the Security
Council, composed of the representatives of Argentina,
Somalia and Yugoslavia, to initiate as soon as possible
contacts with all parties concerned, with a view to
establishing the necessary conditions so as to enable
the people of Namibia, freely and with strict regard to
the principle of human equality, to exercise their right
to self-determination and independence, in accordance
with the Charter of the United Nations;

2. Calls upon the Government of South Africa to
co-operate fully with the Secretary-General in the
implementation of the present resolution;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Security Council on the implementation of the present
resolution not later than 31 July 1972.

Adopted at the 1638th
meeting by 14 votes to
none. 15


15 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Southern Rhodesia
Symbol: S/10606
Date: 1972-02-04
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Consideration of questions relating to Africa with which the Security Council is currently seized and implementation of the Council's relevant resolutions
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
Security Council resolution 313 (1972) [on Israeli military actions against Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/313(1972)
Date: 1972-02-28
Status: adopted
Subjects: ARMED INCIDENTS|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|ISRAEL|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUINEA
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SUDAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YUGOSLAVIA
vote: yes

Resolution 313 (1972)
of 28 February 1972

The Security Council

Demands that Israel immediately desist and refrain
from any ground and air military action against Lebanon and forthwith withdraw all its military forces
from Lebanese territory.

Adopted unanimously at the
1644th meeting.
Security Council resolution 315 (1972) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]
Symbol: S/RES/315(1972)
Date: 1972-06-15
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUINEA
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SUDAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YUGOSLAVIA
vote: yes

Resolution 315 (1972)
of 15 June 1972

The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of
26 May 1972 69 that in the present circumstances the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is still
needed if peace is to be maintained in the island,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed
that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island
it is necessary to continue the Force beyond 15 June
1972,

Noting also from the report the conditions prevailing
in the island,

1. Reaffirms its resolutions 186 (1964) of 4 March,
187 (1964) of 13 March, 192 (1964) of 20 June,
193 (1964) of 9 August, 194 (1964) of 25 September and 198 (1964) of 18 December 1964, 201
(1965) of 19 March, 206 (1965) of 15 June, 207
(1965) of 10 August and 219 (1965) of 17 December 1965, 220 (1966) of 16 March, 222 (1966) of
16 June and 231 (1966) of 15 December 1966, 238
(1967) of 19 June and 244 (1967) of 22 December
1967, 247 (1968) of 18 March, 254 (1968) of
18 June and 261 (1968) of 10 December 1968, 266
(1969) of 10 June and 274 (1969) of 11 December
1969, 281 (1970) of 9 June and 291 (1970) of
10 December 1970, 293 (1971) of 26 May and
305 (1971) of 13 December 1971, and the consensus
expressed by the President at the 1143rd meeting on
11 August 1964 and at the 1383rd meeting on
25 November 1967;

2. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost
restraint and to continue and accelerate determined
co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives of the
Security Council, by availing themselves in a constructive manner of the present auspicious climate and
opportunities;

3. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established
under Security Council resolution 186 (1964), for a
further period ending 15 December 1972, in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a
final solution will make possible a withdrawal or
substantial reduction of the Force.

Adopted at the 1646th meeting by 14 votes to none,
with 1 abstention (China).


69 Ibid., document S/10664.
Security Council resolution 316 (1972) [on Israeli military actions against Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/316(1972)
Date: 1972-06-26
Status: adopted
Subjects: MILITARY ACTIVITY|ARMED INCIDENTS|DETAINED PERSONS|ISRAEL|LEBANON|MILITARY PERSONNEL|LEBANON|SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC|ABDUCTION
Votes in favour: 13
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 2
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUINEA
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: abstention
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SUDAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: abstention
country: YUGOSLAVIA
vote: yes

Resolution 316 (1972)
of 26 June 1972

The Security Council,

Having considered the agenda contained in document
S/Agenda/1650/Rev.1,

Having noted the contents of the letters of the
Permanent Representative of Lebanon, 57 the Permanent
Representative of Israel 58 and the Permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic, 59

Recalling the consensus of the members of the
Security Council of 19 April 1972, 60

Having noted the supplementary information provided by the Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce
Supervision Organization contained in documents
S/7930/Add.1584 to Add.1640, of 26 April to 21 June
1972, and particularly documents S/7930/Add.1641
to Add.1648, of 21 to 24 June 1972, 61

Having heard the statements of the representatives
of Lebanon and of Israel,

Deploring the tragic loss of life resulting from all
acts of violence and retaliation,

Gravely concerned at Israel’s failure to comply with
Security Council resolutions 262 (1968) of 31 December 1968, 270 (1969) of 26 August 1969, 280 (1970)
of 19 May 1970, 285 (1970) of 5 September 1970
and 313 (1972) of 28 February 1972 calling on
Israel to desist forthwith from any violation of the
sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon,

1. Calls upon Israel to strictly abide by the aforementioned resolutions and to refrain from all military
acts against Lebanon;

2. Condemns, while profoundly deploring all acts
of violence, the repeated attacks of Israeli forces on
Lebanese territory and population in violation of the
principles of the Charter of the United Nations and
Israel’s obligations thereunder;

3. Expresses the strong desire that appropriate
steps will lead, as an immediate consequence, to the
release in the shortest possible time of all Syrian and
Lebanese military and security personnel abducted by
Israeli armed forces on 21 June 1972 on Lebanese
territory;

4. Declares that if the above-mentioned steps do not
result in the release of the abducted personnel or if
Israel fails to comply with the present resolution, the
Council will reconvene at the earliest to consider
further action.

Adopted at the 1650th meeting by 13 votes to none,
with 2 abstentions (Panama,
United States of America).


58 Ibid., document S/10716.
59 Ibid., document S/10720.
60 Ibid., document S/10611.
61 Ibid., Supplement for April, May and June 1972.
Security Council resolution 317 (1972) [on Syrian and Lebanese military personnel abducted by Israeli forces from Lebanon, 21 June 1972]
Symbol: S/RES/317(1972)
Date: 1972-07-21
Status: adopted
Subjects: DETAINED PERSONS|ISRAEL|LEBANON|MILITARY PERSONNEL|LEBANON|SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC|ABDUCTION
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUINEA
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SUDAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: abstention
country: YUGOSLAVIA
vote: yes

Resolution 317 (1972)
of 21 July 1972

The Security Council,

Having considered the agenda adopted by the Security
Council at its 1651st meeting held on 18 July 1972,

Having noted the contents of the letters of the Permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic 63
and the Chargé d’affaires ad interim of Lebanon, 64

Having heard the statements of the representatives
of Lebanon and of the Syrian Arab Republic,

Having noted with appreciation the efforts made by
the President of the Security Council and by the Secretary-General following the adoption of resolution 316
(1972) of 26 June 1972,

1. Reaffirms resolution 316 (1972) adopted by the
Security Council on 26 June 1972;

2. Deplores the fact that despite these efforts, effect
has not yet been given to the Security Council’s strong
desire that all Syrian and Lebanese military and security
personnel abducted by Israeli armed forces from Lebanese territory on 21 June 1972 should be released in
the shortest possible time;

3. Calls upon Israel for the return of the abovementioned personnel without delay;

4. Requests the President of the Security Council
and the Secretary-General to make renewed efforts to
secure the implementation of the present resolution.

Adopted at the 1653rd meeting by 14 votes to none,
with 1 abstention (United
States of America).


63 Ibid., document S/10730.
64 Ibid., document S/10731.
Security Council resolution 319 (1972) [approving the proposal of the Secretary-General to proceed with the appointment of a representative to assist him on the Namibia question]
Symbol: S/RES/319(1972)
Date: 1972-08-01
Status: adopted
Subjects: NAMIBIA QUESTION|SELF-DETERMINATION OF PEOPLES
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUINEA
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SUDAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YUGOSLAVIA
vote: yes

Resolution 319 (1972)
of 1 August 1972

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 309 (1972) of 4 February
1972, and without prejudice to other resolutions
adopted on the question of Namibia,

Having considered the report submitted by the Secretary-General 19
in accordance with resolution 309 (1972),

1. Notes with appreciation the efforts made by the
Secretary-General in the implementation of resolution
309 (1972);

2. Reaffirms the inalienable and imprescriptible
right of the people of Namibia to self-determination
and independence;

3. Reaffirms also the national unity and territorial
integrity of Namibia;

4. Invites the Secretary-General, in consultation
and close-operation with the group of the Sccurity
Council established in accordance with resolution 309
(1972), to continue his contacts with all parties concerned, with a view to establishing the necessary conditions so as to enable the people of Namibia, freely
and with strict regard to the principle of human equality, to exercise their right to self-determination and
independence, in accordance with the Charter of the
United Nations;

5. Approves the proposal of the Secretary-General
to proceed, after necessary consultations, with the appointment of a representative to assist him in the discharge of his mandate as set out in paragraph 4 above:

6. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed as appropriate and in any case
to report to it on the implementation of resolution 309
(1972) and of the present resolution not later than
15 November 1972.

Adopted at the 1657th
meeting hy 14 votes to
none. 20


19 Ibid., document S/10738.
20 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
21See Official Records of the Security Council, Twenty-seventh Year Supplement for October, November and December 1972.
Admission of new Members
Symbol: S/10771
Date: 1972-08-25
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Admission of New Members (Bangladesh)
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: China
Voting record:
country: CHINA
vote: no
Middle East
Symbol: S/10784
Date: 1972-09-10
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in the Middle East
Votes against: 3
Vetoed by: China, Russia/USSR, United States
Voting record:
country: CHINA
vote: no
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: no
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Southern Rhodesia
Symbol: S/10805/Rev.1
Date: 1972-09-29
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
Southern Rhodesia
Symbol: S/10805/Rev.1 as amended
Date: 1972-09-29
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
Security Council resolution 324 (1972) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]
Symbol: S/RES/324(1972)
Date: 1972-12-12
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUINEA
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: SOMALIA
vote: yes
country: SUDAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YUGOSLAVIA
vote: yes

Resolution 324 (1972)
of 12 December 1972

The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of
1 December 1972 72 that in the present circumstances
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is
still needed if peace is to be maintained in the island,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed
that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island
it is necessary to continue the Force beyond 15 December 1972,

Noting also from the report the conditions prevailing
in the island,

1. Reaffirms its resolutions 186 (1964) of 4 March,
187 (1964) of 13 March, 192 (1964) of 20 June,
193 (1964) of 9 August, 194 (1964) of 25 September and 198 (1964) of 18 December 1964, 201 (1965)
of 19 March, 206 (1965) of 15 June, 207 (1965) of
10 August and 219 (1965) of 17 December 1965,
220 (1966) of 16 March, 222 (1966) of 16 June
and 231 (1966) of 15 December 1966, 238 (1967)
of 19 June and 244 (1967) of 22 December 1967,
247 (1968) of 18 March, 254 (1968) of 18 June and
261 (1968) of 10 December 1968, 266 (1969) of
10 June and 274 (1969) of 11 December 1969,
281 (1970) of 9 June and 291 (1970) of 10 December 1970, 293 (1971) of 26 May and 305 (1971)
of 13 December 1971 and 315 (1972) of 15 June
1972, and the consensus expressed by the President
at the 1143rd meeting on 11 August 1964 and at the
1383rd meeting on 25 November 1967;

2. Urges the parties concerned to act with the
utmost restraint and to continue and accelerate determined co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives
of the Security Council, by availing themselves in a
constructive manner of the present auspicious climate
and opportunities;

3. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established
under Security Council resolution 186 (1964), for a
further period ending 15 June 1973, in the expectation
that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution
will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force.

Adopted at the 1683rd meeting by 14 votes to none,
with 1 abstention (China).


72 Ibid., document S/10842.