Ayushnangia/ananya huggingface dataset:
Admission of new Members
Symbol: S/12110
Date: 1976-06-23
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Admission of new Members (Angola)
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Exercise by Palestinian people of inalienable rights
Symbol: S/12119
Date: 1976-06-29
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The question of the exercise by Palestinians of inalienable rights 
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Security Council resolution 394 (1976) [on admission of Seychelles to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/394(1976)
Date: 1976-08-16
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN > Members|SEYCHELLES|MEMBERS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: SWEDEN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 394 (1976)
of 16 August 1976

The Security Council,

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

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

Adopted unanimously at the
1952nd meeting.

79 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-first Year, Supplement for July, August and
September 1976, document S/12164.
Security Council resolution 395 (1976) [on disputes between Greece and Turkey in relation to the Aegean Sea]
Symbol: S/RES/395(1976)
Date: 1976-08-25
Status: adopted
Subjects: ICJ|REGIONAL SECURITY|AEGEAN SEA|DISPUTES|NEGOTIATION|GREECE|TÜRKİYE
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: SWEDEN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 395 (1976)
of 25 August 1976

The Security Council,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adopted at the 1953rd meeting by consensus.

54 Ibid., document S/12167.
55 Ibid., Thirty-first Year, 1949th meeting.
56 Ibid., 1950th meeting.
Namibia
Symbol: S/12211
Date: 1976-10-19
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in Namibia
Votes against: 3
Vetoed by: France, United States, United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: FRANCE
vote: no
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
Security Council resolution 396 (1976) [on renewal of the mandate of UNEF]
Symbol: S/RES/396(1976)
Date: 1976-10-22
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Emergency Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MIDDLE EAST|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 13
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 2
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: abstention
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: SWEDEN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 396 (1976)
of 22 October 1976

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

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

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

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

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

1. Decides:

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

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

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

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

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

8 Ibid., document S/12212.

9 [bid., document S/12210.

10 Two members (China and Libyan Arab Republic) did not
participate in the voting.
Admission of new Members
Symbol: S/12226
Date: 1976-11-15
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Admission of new Members (SR Viet Nam)
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Security Council resolution 397 (1976) [on admission of Angola to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/397(1976)
Date: 1976-11-22
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN > Members|ANGOLA|MEMBERS
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: SWEDEN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 397 (1976)
of 22 November 1976

The Security Council,

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

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

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

 

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

78 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Security Council resolution 398 (1976) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/398(1976)
Date: 1976-11-30
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Disengagement Observer Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MIDDLE EAST|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 12
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 3
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: abstention
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: abstention
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: SWEDEN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 398 (1976)
of 30 November 1976

The Security Council,

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

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

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

Decides:

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

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

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

Adopted at the 1975th meeting by 12 votes to none. 5


4 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-first Year,
Supplement for October, November and December 1976, document
S/12235.
5 Three members (Benin, China and Libyan Arab Republic) did
not participate in the voting.
Security Council resolution 399 (1976) [on admission of Samoa to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/399(1976)
Date: 1976-12-01
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN > Members|SAMOA|MEMBERS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: SWEDEN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 399 (1976)
of 1 December 1976

The Security Council,

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

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

Adopted unanimously at the
1977th meeting.


85 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-first Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1976, document S/12245.
Security Council resolution 400 (1976) [on appointment of Kurt Waldheim as Secretary-General of the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/400(1976)
Date: 1976-12-07
Status: adopted
Subjects: Waldheim, Kurt, 1918-2007|UN. Secretary-General|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS|TOP ECHELON STAFF
Votes in favour: 13
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 2
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: abstention
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUYANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: SWEDEN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

Resolution 400 (1976)
of 7 December 1976

The Security Council,

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

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

Adopted unanimously at the
1978th meeting (private meeting).
Security Council resolution 404 (1977) [on the UN special mission to Benin]
Symbol: S/RES/404(1977)
Date: 1977-02-08
Status: adopted
Subjects: SPECIAL MISSIONS|BENIN
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 404 (1977)
of 8 February 1977

The Security Council,

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

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

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

1. Affirms that the territorial integrity and political
independence of the People’s Republic of Benin must
be respected;

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

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

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

5. Decides to remain seized of the question.

Adopted at the 1987th meeting by consensus.



66 Ibid., document S/12278.
67 Ibid., Thirty-second Year, 1986th meeting.
Security Council resolution 408 (1977) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/408(1977)
Date: 1977-05-26
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Disengagement Observer Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 12
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 3
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: abstention
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: abstention
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 408 (1977) 
of 26 May 1977

The Security Council,

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

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

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

Decides:

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

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

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

Adopted at the 2010th meeting by 12 votes to none. 44


43 Ibid., Supplement for April, May and June 1977, document S/12333.
44 Three members (Benin, China and Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) did not participate in the voting.
Security Council resolution 409 (1977) [on prohibition of the use or transfer of any funds in their territories by Southern Rhodesia]
Symbol: S/RES/409(1977)
Date: 1977-05-27
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN. Security Council Committee Established in pursuance of Resolution 253 (1968) concerning the Question of Southern Rhodesia|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SANCTIONS|SOUTHERN RHODESIA|SOUTHERN RHODESIA QUESTION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 409 (1977)
of 27 May 1977

The Security Council,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

26 Ibid., document S/12296.
Security Council resolution 412 (1977) [on admission of Djibouti to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/412(1977)
Date: 1977-07-07
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN > Members|DJIBOUTI|MEMBERS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 412 (1977)
of 7 July 1977

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of the Republic of
Djibouti 75 for admission to the United Nations,

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

Adopted unanimously at the
2021st meeting.

75 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-second Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1977, document S112357.
Security Council resolution 413 (1977) [on admission of Viet Nam to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/413(1977)
Date: 1977-07-20
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN > Members|VIET NAM|MEMBERS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 413 (1977)
of 20 July 1977

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of the Socialist
Republic of Viet Nam 77 for admission to the United
Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that the
Socialist Republic of Viet Nam be admitted to membership in the United Nations.

Adopted at the 2025th meeting by consensus.
Security Council resolution 414 (1977) [calling for a resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus question]
Symbol: S/RES/414(1977)
Date: 1977-09-15
Status: adopted
Subjects: INTERCOMMUNAL NEGOTIATIONS|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS QUESTION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 414 (1977)
of 15 September 1977

The Security Council,

Having considered the situation in Cyprus in response to the letter dated 26 August 1977 from the
Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United
Nations, 59

Mindful of the urgency of making progress in the
solution of the Cyprus problem,

Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolutions 365 (1974) of 13 December 1974 and 367
(1975) of 12 March 1975,

Taking note of the statements made to the Council
regarding recent developments in the new Famagusta
area to the effect that there is no settlement in progress
in the area,

Taking note also of the statements made by the
parties concerned as well as by the Secretary-General 60
with regard to these developments,

1. Expresses concern at the situation caused by recent developments;

2. Calls upon the parties concerned to refrain therefore from all unilateral actions anywhere in Cyprus
that may affect adversely the prospects for a just and
peaceful solution and urges them to continue and accelerate determined co-operative efforts to achieve the
objectives of the Security Council;

3. Reaffirms once again its resolution 365 (1974),
by which it endorsed General Assembly resolution
3212 (XXIX) adopted unanimously on | November
1974, and calls once again for the urgent and effective
implementation of those resolutions and of its resolution 367 (1975);

4. Expresses concern at the lack of progress at the
interccommunal talks;

5. Calls upon the representatives of the two communities to resume negotiations, under the auspices of
the Secretary-General, as soon as possible, meaningfully
and constructively, on the basis of comprehensive and
concrete proposals;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the
Council informed of developments that may adversely
affect the implementation of the present resolution.

Adopted at the 2032nd meeting without a vote.


59 Ibid., document S/12387.
Security Council resolution 415 (1977) [on appointment of a representative of the Secretary-General on Southern Rhodesia]
Symbol: S/RES/415(1977)
Date: 1977-09-29
Status: adopted
Subjects: SOUTHERN RHODESIA QUESTION
Votes in favour: 13
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 2
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: abstention
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 415 (1977)
of 29 September 1977

The Security Council,

Taking note of the letters dated 1 September 30 and
8 September 1977 31 from the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the President of the Security Council,

Noting also the invitation to the Secretary-General,
in the letter dated 23 September 1977 32 from the
Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to
the President of the Security Council, to appoint a
representative,

Having heard the statement of Mr. Joshua Nkomo,
Co-leader of the Patriotic Front of Zimbabwe, 33

1. Requests the Secretary-General to appoint, in
consultation with the members of the Security Council,
a representative to enter into discussions with the
British Resident Commissioner designate and with all
the parties concerning the military and associated arrangements that are considered necessary to effect the
transition to majority rule in Southern Rhodesia;

2. Further requests the Secretary-General to transmit a report on the results of these discussions to the
Security-Council as soon as possible;

3. Calls upon all parties to co-operate with the representative of the Secretary-General in the conduct of
the discussions referred to in paragraph 1 of the present
resolution.

Adopted at the 2034th meeting by 13 votes to none, with
1 abstention (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). 34



30 Ibid., document S/12393.
31 Ibid., document S/12395.
32 Ibid., document S/ 12402.
33 Ibid., Thirty-second Year, 2033rd meeting.
34 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Security Council resolution 416 (1977) [on renewal of the mandate of UNEF]
Symbol: S/RES/416(1977)
Date: 1977-10-21
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Emergency Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 13
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 2
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: abstention
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 416 (1977)
of 21 October 1977

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 338 (1973) of 22 October,
340 (1973) of 25 October and 341 (1973) of 27
October 1973, 346 (1974) of 8 April and 362 (1974)
of 23 October 1974, 368 (1975) of 17 April, 371
(1975) of 24 July and 378 (1975) of 23 October
1975, and 396 (1976) of 22 October 1976,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Emergency Force, 49

Having noted the developments in the situation in
the Middle East, 50

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

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

1. Decides:

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

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Emergency Force for a period of one year, that is,
until 24 October 1978;

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

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

Adopted at the 2035th meeting by 13 votes to none 51

 

49 Ibid., document S/12416.
50 Ibid., document S/12417.
51 Two members (China and Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) did
not participate in the voting.
South Africa
Symbol: S/12310/Rev. 1
Date: 1977-10-31
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The question of South Africa
Votes against: 3
Vetoed by: France, United States, United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: FRANCE
vote: no
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
South Africa
Symbol: S/12311/Rev. 1
Date: 1977-10-31
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The question of South Africa
Votes against: 3
Vetoed by: France, United States, United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: FRANCE
vote: no
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
South Africa
Symbol: S/12312/Rev. 1
Date: 1977-10-31
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The question of South Africa
Votes against: 3
Vetoed by: France, United States, United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: FRANCE
vote: no
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
Security Council resolution 420 (1977) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/420(1977)
Date: 1977-11-30
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Disengagement Observer Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 12
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 3
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: abstention
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: abstention
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 420 (1977)
of 30 November 1977

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 45

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

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

Decides:

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

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of
six months, that is, until 31 May 1978;

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

Adopted at the 2051st meeting by 12 votes to none.46

45 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-second
Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1977,
document S/12453.
Security Council resolution 421 (1977) [on establishment of a Security Council Committee concerning the question of South Africa]
Symbol: S/RES/421(1977)
Date: 1977-12-09
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN. SECURITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION 421 (1977) CONCERNING THE QUESTION OF SOUTH AFRICA > ESTABLISHMENT.|ARMS EMBARGO|SOUTH AFRICA
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BENIN
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 421 (1977)
of 9 December 1977

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolution 418 (1977) of 4 November
1977, in which it determined, having regard to the
policies and acts of the South African Government, that
the acquisition by South Africa of arms and related
matériel constituted a threat to the maintenance of
international peace and security and established a
mandatory arms embargo against South Africa,

Mindful of the need to have appropriate machinery
in order to examine the progress of implementation of
the measures envisaged in resolution 418 (1977),

Noting that it requested the Secretary-General to
report to the Council on the progress of the implementation of resolution 418 (1977),

1. Decides to establish, in accordance with rule 28
of its provisional rules of procedure, a Committee of
the Security Council, consisting of all the members of
the Council, to undertake the following tasks and to
report on its work to the Council with its observations
and recommendations:

(a) To examine the report on the progress of the
implementation of resolution 418 (1977) which will be
submitted by the Secretary-General;

(b) To study ways and means by which the mandatory arms embargo could be made more effective
against South Africa and to make recommendations to
the Council;

(c) To seek from all States further information
regarding the action taken by them concerning the
effective implementation of the provisions laid down in
resolution 418 (1977);

2. Calls upon all States to co-operate fully with the
Committee in regard to the fulfilment of its tasks concerning the effective implementation of the provisions
of resolution 418 (1977) and to supply such information as may be sought by the Committee in pursuance
of the present resolution;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to provide all
necessary assistance to the Committee and to make the
necessary arrangements in the Secretariat for that purpose, including the provision of appropriate staff for the
servicing of the Committee.

Adopted unanimously at the
2052nd meeting.
Security Council resolution 425 (1978) [on establishment of a UN interim force for Southern Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/425(1978)
Date: 1978-03-19
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON > ESTABLISHMENT.|MILITARY ACTIVITY|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|ISRAEL|LEBANON|BOUNDARIES|SOVEREIGNTY|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|ESTABLISHMENT|LEBANON SITUATION|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 12
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 3
Voting record:
country: BOLIVIA
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: CZECHOSLOVAKIA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GABON
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: KUWAIT
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: NIGERIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: abstention
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 425 (1978)
of 19 March 1978
The Security Council,

Taking note of the letters from the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon 19 and from the Permanent
Representative of Israel, 20

Having heard the statements of the Permanent
Representatives of Lebanon and Israel,21

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adopted at the 2074th meeting by 12 votes to none,
with 2 abstentions (Czechoslovakia, Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics). 22

 

19 Ibid., documents S/12600 and S/12606.
20 Ibid., document S/12607.
21 Ibid., Thirty-third Year, 2071st meeting.
22 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Security Council resolution 426 (1978) [on establishment of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/426(1978)
Date: 1978-03-19
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON > ESTABLISHMENT.|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|ESTABLISHMENT|LEBANON|LEBANON SITUATION|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 12
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 3
Voting record:
country: BOLIVIA
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: CZECHOSLOVAKIA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GABON
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: KUWAIT
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: NIGERIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: abstention
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 426 (1978)
of 19 March 1978

The Security Council

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General
on the implementation of Security Council resolution 425 (1978), contained in document S$/12611
of 19 March 1978; 23

2. Decides that the United Nations Interim Force
in Lebanon shall be established in accordance with
the above-mentioned report for an initial period of six
months, and that it shall continue in operation thereafter, if required, provided the Security Council so
decides.

Adopted at the 2075th meeting by 12 votes to none,
with 2 abstentions (Czechoslovakia, Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics). 24


23 See Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-third
Year, Supplement for January, February and March 1978.

24 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Security Council resolution 427 (1978) [on strengthening of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon and withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/427(1978)
Date: 1978-05-03
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Interim Force in Lebanon|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|ISRAEL|LEBANON|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|LEBANON SITUATION|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 12
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 3
Voting record:
country: BOLIVIA
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: CZECHOSLOVAKIA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GABON
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: KUWAIT
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: NIGERIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: abstention
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 427 (1978)
of 3 May 1978
The Security Council,

Having considered the letter dated 1 May 1978 from
the Secretary-General to the President of the Security
Council, 26

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978)
of 19 March 1978,

1. Approves the increase in the strength of the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon requested
by the Secretary-General from 4,000 to approximately
6,000 troops;

2. Takes note of the withdrawal of Israeli forces
that has taken place so far;

3. Calls upon Israel to complete its withdrawal
from all Lebanese territory without any further delay;

4. Deplores the attacks on the United Nations
Force that have occurred and demands full respect
for the United Nations Force from all parties in
Lebanon.

Adopted at the 2076th meeting by 12 votes to none,
with 2 abstentions (Czechoslovakia, Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics). 27



26 Ibid., document S/12675.
27 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Security Council resolution 429 (1978) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/429(1978)
Date: 1978-05-31
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Disengagement Observer Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MIDDLE EAST|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: BOLIVIA
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: CZECHOSLOVAKIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GABON
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: KUWAIT
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: NIGERIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 429 (1978)
of 31 May 1978

The Security Council,

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

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

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

Decides:

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

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another period of
six months, that is, until 30 November 1978;

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

Adopted at the 2079th meeting by 14 votes to none. 30


29 Ibid., document S/12710.
30 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Security Council resolution 430 (1978) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/430(1978)
Date: 1978-06-16
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|UN. Secretary-General|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|GOOD OFFICES|CYPRUS QUESTION
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: BOLIVIA
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: CZECHOSLOVAKIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GABON
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: KUWAIT
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: NIGERIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 430 (1978)
of 16 June 1978

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations operation in Cyprus dated
31 May 1978, 48

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

Noting 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 1978,

Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186
(1964) of 4 March 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 15 December 1978;

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 1978.

Adopted at the 2080th meeting by 14 votes to none. 49


48 Ibid., document S/12723.
49 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Security Council resolution 432 (1978) [on territorial integrity of Namibia and reintegration of Walvis Bay into Namibia]
Symbol: S/RES/432(1978)
Date: 1978-07-27
Status: adopted
Subjects: POLITICAL STATUS|WALVIS BAY (NAMIBIA)|NATIONAL TERRITORY|NAMIBIA|NAMIBIA QUESTION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BOLIVIA
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CZECHOSLOVAKIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GABON
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: KUWAIT
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: NIGERIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 432 (1978)
of 27 July 1978

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 385 (1976) of 30 January
1976 and 431 (1978) of 27 July 1978,

Reaffirming in particular the provisions of resolution 385 (1976) relating to the territorial integrity
and unity of Namibia,

Taking note of paragraph 7 of General Assembly
resolution 32/9 D of 4 November 1977, in which the
Assembly declares that Walvis Bay is an integral part
of Namibia,

1. Declares that the territorial integrity and unity
of Namibia must be assured through the reintegration
of Walvis Bay within its territory;

2. Decides to lend its full support to the initiation
of steps necessary to ensure early reintegration of
Walvis Bay into Namibia;

3. Declares that, pending the attainment of this
objective, South Africa must not use Walvis Bay in
any manner prejudicial to the independence of Namibia
or the viability of its economy;

4. Decides to remain seized of the matter until
Walvis Bay is fully reintegrated into Namibia.

Adopted unanimously at the
2082nd meeting.
Security Council resolution 431 (1978) [requesting the Secretary-General to appoint a Special Representative for Namibia]
Symbol: S/RES/431(1978)
Date: 1978-07-27
Status: adopted
Subjects: UN. Special Representative for Namibia|ELECTIONS|NAMIBIA|NAMIBIA QUESTION|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT
Votes in favour: 13
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 2
Voting record:
country: BOLIVIA
vote: yes
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CZECHOSLOVAKIA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GABON
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: KUWAIT
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: NIGERIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: abstention
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 431 (1978)
of 27 July 1978

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 385 (1976) of 30 January 1976,

Taking note of the proposal for a settlement of the
Namibian situation contained in document S/12636
of 10 April 1978, 57

1. Requests the Secretary-General to appoint a
Special Representative for Namibia in order to ensure
the early independence of Namibia through free elections under the supervision and control of the United
Nations;

2. Further requests the Secretary-General to submit at the earliest possible date a report containing his
recommendations for the implementation of the proposal for a settlement of the Namibian situation in accordance with Security Council resolution 385 (1976);

3. Urges all concerned to exert their best efforts
towards the achievement of independence by Namibia
at the earliest possible date.

Adopted at the 2082nd meeting by 13 votes to none,
with 2 abstentions (Czechoslovakia, Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics).



57 Ibid., Supplement for April, May and June 1978.