United Nations Security Council draft resolution S/4578/Rev. 1
Date: 1960-12-13 (meeting 920)
Agenda: Statement dated 6 December 1960 by the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics concerning the situation in the Congo (S/4573)
Vetoed by: RUSSIA/USSR

Argentina, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America: revised joint draft resolution

The Security Council,

Having considered the item on its agenda,

Deeply concerned at the continuation of unsettled conditions in various parts of the Republic of the Congo, which has led to acts of violence against persons of both Congolese and non-Congolese nationality, including United Nations personnel,

Bearing in mind the obligations assumed by the United Nations to assist in the restoration of law and order in the Republic of the Congo, including the safeguarding of civil and human rights for all the inhabitants of the country,

1. Declares that any violation of human rights in the Republic of the Congo is inconsistent with the purposes that guide the United Nations and expects that no measures contrary to recognized rules of law and order will be taken by anyone against any persons held prisoner or under arrest anywhere in the Republic of the Congo,

2. Expresses the hope that the International Committee of the Red Cross will be allowed to examine detained persons throughout the Republic of the Congo and their places and conditions of detention and otherwise to obtain the necessary assurances for their safety,

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his efforts to assist the Republic of the Congo in the restoration of law and order throughout its territory and in adopting all necessary measures tending to safeguard civil and human rights for all persons within the country.

Voting result: 7 yes, 3 no, 1 abstentions
Votes by member:
country: Argentina
vote: Y
country: China
vote: Y
country: Ecuador
vote: Y
country: France
vote: Y
country: Italy
vote: Y
country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
vote: Y
country: United States of America
vote: Y
country: Ceylon
vote: N
country: Poland
vote: N
country: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
vote: N
country: Tunisia
vote: A