Claim: The United Nations Security Council Resolution 431 on Nambia's situation was adopted by 13 votes to none on 27 July 1978.; Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union abstained from voting.
Evidence: United Nations Security Council Resolution 431, adopted on July 27, 1978, after recalling resolution 385 (1976), the Council took note of a proposal of a solution to the situation in Namibia and asked the Secretary-General to appoint a Special Representative for Namibia to ensure the independence of Namibia from South Africa as soon as possible. Resolution 431 was adopted by 13 votes to none; Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union abstained from voting.