UN Security Council
1961

161 (1961). Resolution of 21 February 1961 [S/4741] A The Security Council, Having considered the situation in the Congo, Having learnt with deep regret of the announcement of the killing of the Congolese leaders, Mr. Patrice Lumumba, Mr. Maurice Mpolo and Mr. Joseph Okito, Deeply concerned at the grave repercussions of these crimes and the danger of widespread civil war and bloodshed in the Congo and the threat to international peace and security, Noting the report of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative, dated 12 February 1961, 3 bringing to light the development of a serious civil war situation and preparations therefor, 1. Urges that the United Nations take immediately all appropriate measures to prevent the occurrence of civil war in the Congo, including arrangements for cease-fires, the halting of all military operations, the prevention of clashes, and the use of force, if necessary, in the last resort; 2. Urges that measures be taken for the immediate withdrawal and evacuation from the Congo of all Belgian and other foreign military and paramilitary personnel and political advisers not under the United