Ayushnangia/ananya huggingface dataset:
Security Council resolution 534 (1983) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Forces in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/534(1983)
Date: 1983-06-15
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: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: JORDAN
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: TOGO
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 534 (1983)

of 15 June 1983

The Security Council,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adopted unanimously at the
2453rd meeting.


55 Ibid., document S/15812.
56 Ibid., Thirty-fourth Year, Supplement for April, May and June
1979, document $/13369, para. 51.
Security Council resolution 535 (1983) [on UN Mission to Lesotho]
Symbol: S/RES/535(1983)
Date: 1983-06-29
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Mission to Lesotho, 1983|MILITARY ACTIVITY|LESOTHO|SOUTH AFRICA|SPECIAL MISSIONS|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|LESOTHO|SOUTH AFRICAN REFUGEES|APARTHEID
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: JORDAN
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: TOGO
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 535 (1983)
of 29 June 1983

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

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

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

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

Convinced of the importance of international solidarity with Lesotho,

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

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

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

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

6. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Adopted unanimously at the
2455th meeting.


65 S/15600.
Security Council resolution 536 (1983) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/536(1983)
Date: 1983-07-18
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 13
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 2
Voting record:
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: JORDAN
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: abstention
country: TOGO
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: abstention
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 536 (1983)

of 18 July 1983

The Security Council,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Responding to the request of the Government of
Lebanon,

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

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

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

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



13 Ibid., Thirty-eighth Year, 2456th meeting.
14 Ibid., Thirty-eighth Year, Supplement for July, August and
September 1983, document S/15868.
15 Ibid., document S/15863.
Occupied Arab territories
Symbol: S/15895
Date: 1983-08-02
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in the occupied Arab Territories
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
1983 Letters from various Member States (South Korean airliner)
Symbol: S/15966/Rev.1
Date: 1983-09-12
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Letter dated 1 September 1983 from the Acting Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/15947)--Letter dated 1 September 1983 from the Permanent Observer for the Republic of Korea to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/15948)--Letter dated 1 September 1983 from the Chargé d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/15949)--Letter dated 1 September 1983 from the Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/15950)--Letter dated 2 September 1983 from the Acting Permanent Representative of Australia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/15951)
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: Russia/USSR
Voting record:
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: no
Security Council resolution 537 (1983) [on admission of Saints Kitts and Nevis to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/537(1983)
Date: 1983-09-22
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN > Members|MEMBERS|SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: JORDAN
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: TOGO
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 537 (1983)
of 22 September 1983

The Security Council,

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

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

Adopted unanimously at the
2479th meeting.

79 Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirty-eighth Session, Annexe.s, agenda item 19, document A/38/424-S/15989.
Security Council resolution 538 (1983) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/538(1983)
Date: 1983-10-18
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 13
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 2
Voting record:
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: JORDAN
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: abstention
country: TOGO
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: abstention
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 538 (1983)
of 18 October 1983

The Security Council,

Having heard the statement of the representative of
Lebanon, 18

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

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

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

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

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

Responding to the request of the Government of
Lebanon,

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

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

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

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

Decisions


19 Ibid., document S/16036.
20 Ibid., para. 20.
Grenada
Symbol: S/16077/Rev.1
Date: 1983-10-27
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in Grenada
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Security Council resolution 542 (1983) [on the situation in northern Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/542(1983)
Date: 1983-11-23
Status: adopted
Subjects: ARMED INCIDENTS|CIVILIAN PERSONS|CEASEFIRES|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|LEBANON SITUATION|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION|PALESTINIANS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: JORDAN
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: TOGO
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 538 (1983)

of 18 October 1983

The Security Council,

Having heard the statement of the representative of
Lebanon, 18

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

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

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

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

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

Responding to the request of the Government of
Lebanon,

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

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

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

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



18 Ibid., 2480th meeting.
19 Ibid., document S/16036.
20 Ibid., para. 20.
21 Document S/16142, incorporated in the record of the 2496th meeting.
Security Council resolution 543 (1983) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/543(1983)
Date: 1983-11-29
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Disengagement Observer Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CEASEFIRES|MIDDLE EAST|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: JORDAN
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: TOGO
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 543 (1983)
of 29 November 1983

The Security Council,

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

Decides:

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

(6) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of
six months, that is, until 31 May 1984;

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

Adopted unanimously at the
2502nd meeting.



22 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-eighth Year,
Supplement for October, November and December 1983, document
S/16169.
Security Council resolution 544 (1983) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/544(1983)
Date: 1983-12-15
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: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: JORDAN
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: TOGO
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 544 (1983)

of 15 December 1983

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 1 December 1983, 62

Noting 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 1983,

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

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 1984;

2. 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 1984;

3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue
to co-operate with the Force on the basis of the present
mandate.

Adopted unanimously at the
2503rd meeting.

62 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-eighth Year,
Supplement for October, November and December 1983, document
S/16192.
Security Council resolution 545 (1983) [on South Africa's occupation of Angolan territory]
Symbol: S/RES/545(1983)
Date: 1983-12-20
Status: adopted
Subjects: MILITARY OCCUPATION|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|WAR DAMAGE COMPENSATION|ANGOLA|SOUTH AFRICA|ANGOLA SITUATION
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: JORDAN
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: TOGO
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: abstention
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 545 (1983)
of 20 December 1983

The Security Council,

Having heard the statement of the Permanent
Representative of Angola to the United Nations, 76

Deeply concerned at the continued occupation of
parts of southern Angola by the South African military
forces in flagrant violation of the principles and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations and of
international law,

Gravely concerned at the massive loss of human
life and extensive destruction of property brought
about by the continuing attacks against and military
occupation of the territory of Angola,

Recalling its resolutions 387 (1976), 428 (1978), 447
(1979), 454 (1979) and 475 (1980),

Bearing in mind that in accordance with Article 2.
paragraph 4, of the Charter, all Member States shall
refrain in their international relations from the threat
or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State or in any other manner
inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations,

Conscious of the need to take effective measures
to maintain international peace and security in view of
the continued violation of the Charter by South
Africa,

1. Strongly condemns South Africa's continued
military occupation of parts of southern Angola which
constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and
of the independence, sovereignty and territorial
integrity of Angola;

2. Declares that the continued illegal military
occupation of the territory of Angola is a flagrant
violation of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Angola and endangers international
peace and security;

3. Demands that South Africa should unconditionally withdraw forthwith all its occupation forces
from the territory of Angola and cease all violations
against that State and henceforth scrupulously respect
the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Angola;

4. Considers, moreover, that Angola is entitled to
appropriate redress for any material damage it has
suffered;

5. Calls upon all Member States to desist from any
action which would undermine the independence,
territorial integrity and sovereignty of Angola;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to monitor the
implementation of the present resolution and report
to the Security Council accordingly;

7. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted at the 2508th meeting
by I4 votes to none, with 1
abstention (United States of
America).


76 Ibid., 2504th meeting.
Security Council resolution 547 (1984) [on death sentence imposed on Malesela Benjamin Moloise]
Symbol: S/RES/547(1984)
Date: 1984-01-13
Status: adopted
Subjects: Moloise, Malesela Benjamin|CAPITAL PUNISHMENT|SOUTH AFRICA
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 547 (1984)
of 13 January 1984

The Security Council,

Having considered the question of the death
sentence passed on 6 June 1983 in South Africa on
Mr. Malesela Benjamin Maloise,

Recalling its resolutions 503 (1982), 525 (1982) and
533 (1983),

Gravely concerned over the current decision of the
South African authorities to reject an appeal against
the death sentence imposed upon Mr. Maloise,

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

1. Calls upon the South African authorities
to commute the death sentence imposed upon
Mr. Maloise;

2. Urges all States and organizations to use their
influence and to take urgent measures, in accordance
with the Charter of the United Nations, the resolutions of the Security Council and relevant international instruments, to save the life of Mr. Malesela
Benjamin Maloise.

Adopted unanimously at the
2512th meeting.
Security Council resolution 548 (1984) [on admission of Brunei Darussalam to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/548(1984)
Date: 1984-02-24
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN > Members|BRUNEI DARUSSALAM|MEMBERS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 548 (1984)

of 24 February 1984

The Security Council,
Having examined the application of Brunei Darussalam for admission to the United Nations, 56

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

Adopted unanimously at the
2518th meeting.

 

56 Official Records of the the Security Council, Thirty-ninth Year, Supplement for January, February and March 1984, document S/16353.
Middle East (Lebanon)
Symbol: S/16351/Rev.2
Date: 1984-02-29
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in the Middle East
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: Russia/USSR
Voting record:
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: no
1984 Letter from Nicaragua (Nicaragua)
Symbol: S/16463
Date: 1984-04-04
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Letter dated 29 March 1984 from the Permanent Representative of Nicaragua to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/16449)
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Security Council resolution 549 (1984) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/549(1984)
Date: 1984-04-19
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 13
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 2
Voting record:
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: abstention
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: abstention
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 549 (1984)
of 19 April 1984

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 501
(1982), 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and 520 (1982), as well
as all its resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of
9 April 1984 18 and taking note of the observations
expressed therein,

Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the Secretary-General of 9 April
1984, 19

Responding to the request of the Government of
Lebanon,

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

2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon
within its internationally recognized boundaries;

3. Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and
general guidelines of the Force as stated in the report
of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978, 20 approved
by resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties
concerned to co-operate fully with the Force for the
full implementation of its mandate;

4. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement
its mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426
(1978) and all other relevant resolutions;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue
consultations with the Government of Lebanon and
other parties directly concerned on the implementation of the present resolution and to report to the
Council thereon.

Adopted at the 2530th meeting
by 13 votes to none, with
2 abstentions (Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union
of Soviet Socialist Republics}.



18 Ibid., document S/16472.
19 Ibid., document S/16471.
20 Ibid., Thirty-third Year, Supplement for January, February and
March 1978, document S/12611.
Security Council resolution 551 (1984) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/551(1984)
Date: 1984-05-30
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Disengagement Observer Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION|MIDDLE EAST
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 551 (1984)
of 30 May 1984

The Security Council,

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

Decides:

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

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of
six months, that is, until! 30 November 1984;

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

Adopted unanimously at the
2544th meeting.



22 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-ninth Year,
Supplement for April, May and June 1984, document S/16573.
Security Council resolution 553 (1984) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/553(1984)
Date: 1984-06-15
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: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 553 (1984)
of 15 June 1984

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 1 June
1984, 48

Noting 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 1984,

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

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 1984;

2. 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 1984;

3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue
to co-operate with the Force on the basis of the present
mandate.

Adopted unanimously at the
2547th meeting.


48 Ibid., document S/16596 and Add.1 and 2.
Middle East (Lebanon)
Symbol: S/16732
Date: 1984-09-06
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in the Middle East
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Security Council resolution 555 (1984) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/555(1984)
Date: 1984-10-12
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 13
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 2
Voting record:
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: abstention
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: abstention
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 555 (1984)
of 12 October 1984

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 501
(1982), 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and 520 (1982), as well as
all its resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of
9 October 1984,?7 and taking note of the observations
expressed therein,

Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon addressed to the Secretary-General of 8 October 1984, 28

Responding to the request of the Government of
Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further
interim period of six months, that is, until 19 April
1985;

2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon
within its internationally recognized boundaries;

3. Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and
general guidelines of the Force as stated in the report
of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978, 20 approved
by resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties
concerned to co-operate fully with the Force for the
full implementation of its mandate;

4. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement
its mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426
(1978) and all other relevant resolutions;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue
consultations with the Government of Lebanon and
other parties directly concerned on the implementation of the present resolution and to report to the
Council thereon.

Adopted at the 2559th meeting
by 13 votes to none, with
2 abstentions (Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union
of Soviet Socialist Republics).



27 Ibid., document S/16776.
28 Ibid., document S/16772.
Security Council resolution 557 (1984) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/557(1984)
Date: 1984-11-28
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Disengagement Observer Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MIDDLE EAST|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 557 (1984)
of 28 November 1984

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 31

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

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of
six months, that is, until 31 May 1985;

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

Adopted unanimously at the
2563rd meeting.
Security Council resolution 558 (1984) [on arms embargo against South Africa]
Symbol: S/RES/558(1984)
Date: 1984-12-13
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN. Security Council Committee Established by Resolution 421 (1977) concerning the Question of South Africa|APARTHEID|ARMS EMBARGO|SOUTH AFRICA
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 558 (1984)
of 13 December 1984

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 418 (1977), in which it
decided upon a mandatory arms embargo against South
Africa,

Recalling its resolution 421 (1977), by which it
entrusted a Committee consisting of all its members
with the task of, among other things, studying ways
and means by which the mandatory arms embargo
could be made more effective against South Africa
and to make recommendations to the Council,

Taking note of the Committee’s report to the Security Council contained in document S/14179 of 19 September 1980,

Recognizing that South Africa’s intensified efforts
to build up its capacity to manufacture armaments
undermines the effectiveness of the mandatory arms
embargo against South Africa,

Considering that no State should contribute to
South Africa’s arms-production capability by purchasing arms manufactured in South Africa,

1. Reaffirms its resolution 418 (1977) and stresses
the continuing need for the strict application of all its
provisions;

2. Requests all States to refrain from importing
arms, ammunition of all types and military vehicles
produced in South Africa;

3. Requests all States, including States not Members of the United Nations, to act strictly in accordance
with the provisions of the present resolution;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Security Council Committee established by resolution
421 (1977) concerning the question of South Africa
on the progress of the implementation of the present
resolution before 31 December 1985.

Adopted unanimously at the
2564th meeting.
Security Council resolution 559 (1984) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/559(1984)
Date: 1984-12-14
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: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MALTA
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: NICARAGUA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 559 (1984)
of 14 December 1984

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 12 December 1984, 50

Noting 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 1984,

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

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 1985;

2. 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 1985:

3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue
to co-operate with the Force on the basis of the present
mandate.

Adopted unanimously at the
2565th meeting.


50 Ibid., document S/16858 and Add.1.
Middle East (Lebanon)
Symbol: S/17000
Date: 1985-03-12
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in the Middle East
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Security Council resolution 561 (1985) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/561(1985)
Date: 1985-04-17
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/40 [19] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
S/40 [17] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Subjects: UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 13
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 2
Voting record:
country: AUSTRALIA
vote: yes
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: abstention
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: abstention

Resolution 561 (1985)
of 17 April 1985

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 501
(1982), 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and 520 (1982), as well as
all its resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of
11 April 1985, 6 and taking note of the observations
expressed therein,

Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon addressed to the Secretary-General of
27 March 1985, 7

Responding to the request of the Government of
Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further
interim period of six months, that is, until 19 October
1985;

2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon
within its internationally recognized boundaries;

3. Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general
guidelines of the Force as stated in the report of the
Secretary-General of 19 March 1978, 8 approved by
resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties concerned to co-operate fully with the Force for the full implementation of its mandate;

4. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement
its mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426
(1978) and all other relevant resolutions;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the Government of Lebanon and other
parties directly concerned on the implementation of the
present resolution and to report to the Council thereon.

Adopted at the 2575th meeting
by 13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Ukrainian Soviet
Socialist Republic, Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics).

5 See Official Records of the Security Council, Fortieth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1985.
6 Ibid., document S/17093.
7 Ibid., Fortieth Year, Supplement for January, February and
March 1985, document S/17062.
8 Ibid., Thirty-third Year, Supplement for January, February and
March 1978, document S/12611.
1985 Letter from Nicaragua (Nicaragua)
Symbol: S/17172
Date: 1985-05-10
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Letter dated 6 May 1985 from the Permanent Representative of Nicaragua to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security-Council (S/17156)
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Security Council resolution 563 (1985) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/563(1985)
Date: 1985-05-21
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/40 [18] UN DISENGAGEMENT OBSERVER FORCE
S/40 [17] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Subjects: UN Disengagement Observer Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MIDDLE EAST|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRALIA
vote: yes
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes

Resolution 563 (1985)
of 21 May 1985

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 12
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 1985;

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

Adopted unanimously at the
2581st meeting.


12 Ibid., document S/17177.
Security Council resolution 564 (1985) [on humanitarian assistance to civilian persons in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/564(1985)
Date: 1985-05-31
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/40 [4] LEBANON SITUATION
Subjects: CIVILIAN PERSONS|PALESTINE REFUGEES|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRALIA
vote: yes
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes

Resolution 564 (1985)
of 31 May 1985

The Security Council,

Recalling the statement made by the President on
24 May 1985'* on behalf of the members of the Council
on the heightened violence in certain parts of Lebanon,

Alarmed at the continued escalation of violence involving the civilian population, including Palestinians in
refugee camps, resulting in grievous casualties and
material destruction on all sides,

1. Expresses anew its deepest concern at the heavy
costs in human lives and material destruction affecting
the civilian population in Lebanon, and calls on all concerned to end acts of violence against the civilian
population in Lebanon and, in particular, in and around
Palestinian refugee camps;

2. Reiterates its calls for respect for the sovereignty,
independence and territorial integrity of Lebanon;

3. Calls upon all parties to take necessary measures
to alleviate the suffering resulting from acts of violence,
in particular by facilitating the work of United Nations
agencies, especially the United Nations Relief and
Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East,
and non-governmental organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, in providing
humanitarian assistance to all those affected and emphasizes the need to ensure the safety of all the personnel
of these organizations;

4. Appeals to all interested parties to co-operate
with the Lebanese Government and the Secretary-General with a view to ensuring the implementation of
this resolution, and requests the Secretary-General to
report to the Security Council thereon;

5. Reaffirms its intention to continue to follow the
situation closely.

Adopted unanimously at the
2582nd meeting.


15 See Official Records of the Security Council, Fortieth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1985.
Security Council resolution 565 (1985) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/565(1985)
Date: 1985-06-14
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/40 [11] UN FORCE IN CYPRUS
S/40 [3] CYPRUS QUESTION
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRALIA
vote: yes
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes

Resolution 565 (1985)
of 14 June 1985

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May and
14 June 60 and of 11 June 1985, 61

Noting the recommendation by the Secretary-General
that the Security Council should extend the stationing of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for 4
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 1985,

60 Ibid., documents 8/17227 and Add.2.
61 Ibid., Add.1.