UN Security Council
1986

threats to use force against countries in southern Africa, Convinced that only the elimination of apartheid can lead to a just and lasting solution to the explosive situation in South Africa in particular and in southern Africa in general, 1. Strongly condemns racist South Africa for its recent threats to perpetrate acts of aggression against the front-line States and other States in southern Africa; 2. Strongly warns the racist régime of South Africa against committing any acts of aggression, terrorism and destabilization against independent African States and its use of mercenaries; 3. Deplores the escalation of violence in the region and calls upon South Africa to respect fully the sanctity of international borders; 4. Deplores any form of assistance given by States which could be used to destabilize independent States in southern Africa; 5. Calls upon all States to exert pressure on South Africa to desist from perpetrating acts of aggression against neighbouring States; 6. Reaffirms the right of all States in the fulfilment of their international obligations to give sanctuary to the victims of apartheid;