Ayushnangia/ananya huggingface dataset:
Security Council resolution 567 (1985) [on South Africa's military activities against Angola]
Symbol: S/RES/567(1985)
Date: 1985-06-20
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/40 [16] ANGOLA--SOUTH AFRICA
Subjects: ARMED INCIDENTS|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|ANGOLA|SOUTH AFRICA|WAR DAMAGE COMPENSATION|ANGOLA|NAMIBIA 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 567 (1985)
of 20 June 1985

The Security Council,

Having heard the statement of the Minister for External Relations of the People’s Republic of Angola, 69

Recalling its resolutions 387 (1976), 418 (1977), 428
(1978), 447 (1979), 454 (1979), 475 (1980), 545 (1983)
and $46 (1984),

Gravely concerned at the renewed escalation of unprovoked and persistent acts of aggression committed
by the racist régime of South Africa in violation of the
sovereignty, airspace and territorial integrity of Angola,
as evidenced by the recent military attack in the province
of Cabinda,

Conscious of the need to take effective steps for the
prevention and removal of all threats to international
peace and security posed by South Africa’s military attacks;

1. Strongly condemns South Africa for its recent act
of aggression against the territory of Angola in the Province of Cabinda as well as for its renewed intensified,
premeditated and unprovoked acts of aggression, which
constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of that country and seriously endanger
international peace and security;

2. Further strongly condemns South Africa for its
utilization of the international Territory of Namibia as a
springboard for perpetrating its armed attacks as well as
sustaining its occupation of parts of the territory of
Angola;

3. Demands that South Africa should unconditionally withdraw forthwith all its occupation forces
from the territory of Angola, cease all acts of aggression
against that State and scrupulously respect the
sovereignty and territorial integrity of the People’s
Republic of Angola;

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

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

6. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the
2597th meeting.


69 Ibid., Fortieth Year, 2596th meeting.
South Africa
Symbol: S/17354/Rev.1
Date: 1985-07-26
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The question of South Africa
Votes against: 2
Vetoed by: United States, United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
Security Council resolution 570 (1985) [on election of members of the International Court of Justice]
Symbol: S/RES/570(1985)
Date: 1985-09-12
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/40 [31] ICJ--MEMBERS
Subjects: ICJ > Members|JUDGES|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS
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 570 (1985)
of 12 September 1985

The Security Council,

Noting with regret the resignation of Judge Platon D. Morozov on 23 August
1985,

Noting further that a vacancy in the International Court of Justice for the
remainder of Judge Morozov’s term of office has thus occurred and must be filled in
accordance with the terms of the Statute of the Court,

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

Decides that elections to fill the vacancy shall take place on 9 December 1985 at a
meeting of the Security Council and at a meeting of the General Assembly at its fortieth session.

Adopted unanimously at the
2604th meeting.
Occupied Arab territories
Symbol: S/17459
Date: 1985-09-13
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in the occupied Arab territories
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Security Council resolution 575 (1985) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/575(1985)
Date: 1985-10-17
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 575 (1985)
of 17 October 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 10 October 1985 21 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
3 October 1985, 22

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 1986;

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,' 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 2623rd meeting
by 13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics).



21 Ibid., document S/17557.
22 Ibid., document S/17526.
Namibia
Symbol: S/17633
Date: 1985-11-15
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in Namibia
Votes against: 2
Vetoed by: United States, United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
Security Council resolution 576 (1985) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/576(1985)
Date: 1985-11-21
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 576 (1985)
of 21 November 1985

The Security Council,

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

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 1986;

(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
2630th meeting.



23 Ibid., document S/17628.
Security Council resolution 578 (1985) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/578(1985)
Date: 1985-12-12
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 578 (1985)
of 12 December 1985

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 30 November
and 11 December 65 and of 9 December 1985, 66

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 1985,

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 1986;

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
1986;

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
2635th meeting.



65 Ibid., documents S/17657 and Add.2.
66 Ibid., Add.1.
Middle East (Lebanon)
Symbol: S/17730/Rev.2
Date: 1986-01-17
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in the Middle East
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Occupied Arab territories
Symbol: S/17769/Rev.1
Date: 1986-01-30
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in the occupied Arab territories
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
1986 Letter from Syria (Libya)
Symbol: S/17796/Rev.1
Date: 1986-02-06
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Letter dated 4 February 1986 from the Permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/17787)
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Security Council resolution 583 (1986) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/583(1986)
Date: 1986-04-18
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/41 [19] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
Subjects: UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRALIA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 583 (1986)
of 18 April 1986

The Security Council

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978),
SOL (1982), SO8 (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
1986. 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 1 April 1986. 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 three months, that 1s, until 19 July 1986:

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 cooperate 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 by
19 June 1986.

Adopted unanimously at the
2681st meeting.



6 Ibid , document S/17965
7 Ibid. document S/17968
1986 Letters from various Member States (Libya)
Symbol: S/18016/Rev. 1
Date: 1986-04-21
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Letter dated 15 April 1986 from the Chargé d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/17991)--Letter dated 15 April 1986 from the Chargé d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Burkina Faso to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/17992)--Letter dated 15 April 1986 from the Chargé d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/17993)--Letter dated 15 April 1986 from the Permanent Representative of Oman to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/17994)
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
Southern Africa
Symbol: S/18087/Rev. 1
Date: 1986-05-23
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in southern Africa
Votes against: 2
Vetoed by: United States, United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
Security Council resolution 584 (1986) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/584(1986)
Date: 1986-05-29
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/41 [18] UN DISENGAGEMENT OBSERVER FORCE
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: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 584 (1986)
of 29 May 1986

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 9

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 1986:

(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
2687th meeting


9 Ibid., Forty-first Year. Supplement for April, May and June 1986,
document S/18061.
Security Council resolution 585 (1986) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/585(1986)
Date: 1986-06-13
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/41 [11] UN FORCE IN CYPRUS
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|UN. Secretary-General|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION|GOOD OFFICES
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRALIA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 585 (1986)
of 13 June 1986

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May and 11
and 12 June 1986, 63

Noting 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 1986,

Reaffirming the provisions of 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 1986;

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 1986:

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
2688th meeting.


63 Ibid., documents S/18102 and Add 1 and 2.
Complaint by Angola against South Africa
Symbol: S/18163
Date: 1986-06-18
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Complaint by Angola against South Africa
Votes against: 2
Vetoed by: United States, United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
Security Council resolution 586 (1986) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/586(1986)
Date: 1986-07-18
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/41 [19] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
Subjects: UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRALIA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 586 (1986)
of 18 July 1986

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 17 June
and 10 July 1986 15 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
7 July 1986, 16

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 January 1987;

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 cooperate 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 ‘o the Security Council thereon.

Adopted unanimously at the
2699th meeting,



15 Ibid., Supplement for April. May and June 1986, document
S/18164, and ibid., Supplement for July, August and September 1986,
document S/18164/Add. 1.
16 Ibid., document S/18202.
1986 Letter from Nicaragua (Nicaragua)
Symbol: S/18250
Date: 1986-07-31
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Letter dated 22 July 1986 from the Permanent Representative of Nicaragua to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/18230)
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Security Council resolution 588 (1986) [on implementation of resolution 582 (1986) on the armed conflict between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran]
Symbol: S/RES/588(1986)
Date: 1986-10-08
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/41 [8] IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)--IRAQ
Subjects: ARMED CONFLICTS|IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)|IRAQ|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRALIA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 588 (1986)
of 8 October 1986

The Security Council,

Having considered the question entitled “The situation
between Iran and Iraq”,

Noting that the Council has been seized with this question for over six years and that decisions have been taken
thereon,

Deeply alarmed about the prolongation and intensification of the conflict resulting in heavy losses of human lives
and considerable material damage and endangering international peace and security,

Noting the obligation of Member States to refrain in
their international relations from the threat or use of force
against the territorial integrity or political independence
of any State, or from acting in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations,

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

Recalling further that, under the Charter, Member
States have conferred on the Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace
and security and to this end have agreed to accept the role
of the Security Council in the settlement of disputes,

Commending the efforts of the Secretary-General in the
search for a peaceful settlement of the conflict,

1. Calls upon the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq to
implement fully and without delay resolution 582 (1986)
adopted unanimously on 24 February 1986;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to intensify his efforts with the parties to give effect to the above-mentioned
resolution and to report to the Council no later than
30 November 1986,

3. Decides to meet again to consider the report of the
Secretary-General and the conditions for the establishment of a durable peace between the two countries in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations and the
principles of justice and international law.

Adopted unanimously at the
2773th meeting
Security Council resolution 589 (1986) [on appointment of Javier Pérez de Cuéllar as Secretary-General of the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/589(1986)
Date: 1986-10-10
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/41 [51] UN. SECRETARY-GENERAL--APPOINTMENT
Subjects: Pérez de Cuéllar, Javier, 1920-2020|UN. Secretary-General|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS|TOP ECHELON STAFF
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRALIA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 589 (1986)
of 10 October 1986

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. Javier Perez de Cuellar be appointed Secretary-General of the United Nations for a second term of office from
1 January 1987 te 31 December 1991.

Adopted unanimously at the
2714th (closed) meeting
1986 Letter from Nicaragua (Nicaragua)
Symbol: S/18428
Date: 1986-10-28
Status: vetoed
Agenda: Letter dated 17 October 1986 from the Permanent Representative of Nicaragua to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/18415)
Votes against: 1
Vetoed by: United States
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
Security Council resolution 590 (1986) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/590(1986)
Date: 1986-11-26
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/41 [18] UN DISENGAGEMENT OBSERVER FORCE
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: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 590 (1986)
of 26 November 1986

The Security Council.

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 24
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 1987;

(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
2722nd meeting


24 Ibid., document S/1843
Security Council resolution 592 (1986) [on Israeli policy towards Palestinians in the occupied territories]
Symbol: S/RES/592(1986)
Date: 1986-12-08
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/41 [37] TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL
Subjects: Bir Zeit University|ARMED INCIDENTS|ISRAEL|DETAINED PERSONS|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS|TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL|STUDENTS|PALESTINIANS
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: AUSTRALIA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: abstention
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 592 (1986)
of 8 December 1986

The Security Council,

Having considered the letter dated 4 December 1986
from the Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to the
United Nations, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Coordinating Bureau of the Movement of Non-Aligned
Countries, contained in document S/18501,

Recalling the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949 30

Seriously concerned about the situation in the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied by Israel since
1967, including Jerusalem,

Bearing in mind the specific status of Jerusalem,

1. Reaffirms that the Geneva Convention relative to
the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War 1s applicable to the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem:

2. Strongly deplores the opening of fire by the Israeli
army resulting in the death and the wounding of defenceless students:

3. Calls upon Israel to abide immediately and scrupulously by the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War;

4. Further calls upon Israel to release any person or
persons detained as a result of the recent events at Bir Zeit
University in violation of the above-mentioned Geneva
Convention;

5. Also calls on all concerned parties to exercise maximum restraint, to avoid violent acts and to contribute
towards the establishment of peace;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Council on the implementation of the present resolution
not later than 20 December 1986.

Adopted at the 2727th meeting
by 14 votes to none. with ] abstention (United States of America)


30 United Nations, treaty Series, vol. 78, No. 973, p. 287
Security Council resolution 593 (1986) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/593(1986)
Date: 1986-12-11
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/41 [11] UN FORCE IN CYPRUS
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|UN. Secretary-General|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION|GOOD OFFICES
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRALIA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: DENMARK
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: MADAGASCAR
vote: yes
country: THAILAND
vote: yes
country: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes

Resolution 593 (1986)
of 11 December 1986

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 2 and
10 December 1986, 65

Noting 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 December 1986,

Reaffirming the provisions of resolution [86 (1964) and
other relevant resolutions,

1. Extends once more the stationing m Cyprus of the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force established under
resolution 186 (1964) for a further period ending on
15 June 1987;

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 1987;

3. Calls upon all the parties concerned fo continue to
cooperate with the Force on the basis of the present mandate.

Adopted unanimously at the

2729the meeting

65 Ibid documents S/18491 and Add. 1.
Security Council resolution 594 (1987) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/594(1987)
Date: 1987-01-15
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/42 [19] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
Subjects: UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes
country: ZAMBIA
vote: yes

Resolution 594 (1987)
of 15 January 1987

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 12 January
1987, 3 and taking note of the observations expressed
therein,

Taking note of the letter dated 6 January 1987 from the
Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations
addressed to the Secretary-General, 4

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 and twelve days, that is. until 31 July
1987;

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,* approved by resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate 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 Security Council thereon.

Adopted unanimously at the
273 1st meeting.


3 Ibid., document S/18581 and Corr. 1 and Add. 1.
4 Ibid., document S/18580.
South Africa
Symbol: S/18705
Date: 1987-02-20
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The question of South Africa
Votes against: 2
Vetoed by: United States, United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
Security Council resolution 595 (1987) [on election of members of the International Court of Justice]
Symbol: S/RES/595(1987)
Date: 1987-03-27
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/42 [29] ICJ--MEMBERS
Subjects: ICJ > Members|JUDGES|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes
country: ZAMBIA
vote: yes

Resolution 595 (1987)
of 27 March 1987

The Security Council,

Noting with regret the death of Judge Guy Ladreit de Lacharriére on 10 March 1987,

Noting further that a vacancy in the International Court of Justice for the remainder
of the term of office of the deceased judge has thus occurred and must be filled in
accordance with the terms of the Statute of the Court,

Noting that, in accordance with Article 14 of the Statute, the date of the election to
fill this vacancy shall be fixed by the Security Council,

Decides that the election to fill the vacancy shall take place on 14 September 1987 at

a meeting of the Security Council and at a meeting of the General Assembly at its fortyfirst session.

Adopted unanimously at the
2739th meeting.
Namibia
Symbol: S/18785
Date: 1987-04-09
Status: vetoed
Agenda: The situation in Namibia
Votes against: 2
Vetoed by: United States, United Kingdom
Voting record:
country: UNITED STATES
vote: no
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: no
Security Council resolution 596 (1987) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/596(1987)
Date: 1987-05-29
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/42 [18] UN DISENGAGEMENT OBSERVER FORCE
Subjects: UN Disengagement Observer Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MIDDLE EAST|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes
country: ZAMBIA
vote: yes

Resolution 596 (1987)
of 29 May 1987

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. 9

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 1987;

(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
2748th meeting.


9 Ibid., document S/18868.
Security Council resolution 597 (1987) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/597(1987)
Date: 1987-06-12
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/42 [11] UN FORCE IN CYPRUS
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|UN. Secretary-General|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION|GOOD OFFICES
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes
country: ZAMBIA
vote: yes

Resolution 597 (1987)
of 12 June 1987

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations operation in Cyprus of 29 May 1987, 57

Noting 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 [5 June
1987,

Reaffirming the provisions of 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 1987;

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
1987;

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
27491h meeting.


57 Ibid., document S/18880 and Add. 1.
Security Council resolution 599 (1987) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/599(1987)
Date: 1987-07-31
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/42 [19] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
Subjects: UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes
country: ZAMBIA
vote: yes

Resolution 599 (1987)
of 31 July 1987

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 24 July 1987, 12
and taking note of the observations expressed therein,

Taking note of the letter dated 16 July 1987 from the
Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations
addressed to the Secretary-General, 12

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 period of six
months, that is, until 31 January 1988;

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,* approved by resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate 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 Security Council thereon.

Adopted unanimously at the
2751st meeting.




12 Ibid., document S/18990.
13 Ibid., document S/18999.
Security Council resolution 600 (1987) [on the conditions under which Nauru might become a party to the Statute of the International Court of Justice]
Symbol: S/RES/600(1987)
Date: 1987-10-19
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/42 [53] NAURU--ICJ
Subjects: ICJ|Statute of the International Court of Justice (1945)|NAURU|CONSTITUTIONAL LAW|NAURU|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes
country: ZAMBIA
vote: yes

Resolution 600 (1987)
of 19 October 1987

The Security Council,

Recommends that the General Assembly, in accordance with Article 93, paragraph 2,
of the Charter of the United Nations, determine the conditions on which the Republic of
Nauru may become a party to the Statute of the International Court of Justice, as follows:

The Republic of Nauru will become a party to the Statute on the date of the
deposit with the Secretary-General of the United Nations as an instrument, signed on
behalf of the Government of the Republic and ratified as may be required by the
constitutional law of the Republic of Nauru, containing:

(a) Acceptance of the provisions of the Statute of the International Court of
Justice;

(b) Acceptance of all the obligations of a Member of the United Nations under
Article 94 of the Charter;

(c) An undertaking to contribute to the expenses of the Court such equitable
amount as the General Assembly shall assess from time to time, after consultation
with the Government of the Republic of Nauru.

Adopted unanimously at the
2754th meeting.
Security Council resolution 603 (1987) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/603(1987)
Date: 1987-11-25
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/42 [18] UN DISENGAGEMENT OBSERVER FORCE
Subjects: UN Disengagement Observer Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MIDDLE EAST|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA
vote: yes
country: ZAMBIA
vote: yes

Resolution 603 (1987)
of 25 November 1987

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 15

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 1988;

(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
2769th meeting.



15 Ibid., document S/19263.