UN General Assembly
1959

23. This intolerable colonial slaughter cannot be stopped by any unilaterally imposed measure and that is why we, together with all the independent States of Africa, ask the French Government to enter into negotiations with the Algerian Government, the authentic representative of those who struggle, and to put an end to the conflict. We appeal to all the friends of France, its allies and, in particular, the members of NATO, to use the full weight of their influence with France to this end. The present session should, as regards this matter, devote its efforts to facilitating the contacts and negotiations which are indispensable if the war is to be stopped.