UN Security Council
1977

Resolution 405 (1977) of 14 April 1977 The Security Council, Having considered the report 70 of the Security Council Special Mission to the People’s Republic of Benin established under resolution 404 (1977) of 8 February 1977, Gravely concerned at the violation of the territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty of the State of Benin, Deeply grieved at the loss of life and substantial damage to property caused by the invading force during its attack on Cotonou on 16 January 1977, 1. Takes note of the report of the Special Mission and expresses its appreciation for the work accomplished; 2. Strongly condemns the act of armed aggression perpetrated against the People’s Republic of Benin on 16 January 1977; 3. Reaffirms its resolution 239 (1967) of 10 July 1967, by which, inter alia, it condemns any State which persists in permitting or tolerating the recruitment of mercenaries and the provision of facilities to them, with the objective of overthrowing the Governments of Member States;