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  • 14 December 1960 View: A/RES/1514 (XV)

    Abstract: This was the General Assembly declaration on the granting of independence to colonial countries and people.

  • 4 December 1961 View: A/RES/1665 (XVI)

    Abstract: This resolution called for legally binding commitments and comprehensive safeguards to stop the further spread of nuclear weapons and to work towards their eventual elimination. This resolution called for legally binding commitments and comprehensive safeguards to stop the further spread of nuclear weapons and to work towards their eventual elimination.

  • 24 November 1961 View: S/RES/169

    Abstract: This resolution strengthenedONUC.

  • 3 November 1961 View: A/RES/1640 (XVI)

    Abstract: This resolution appointed U Thant as Acting Secretary-General.

  • 3 November 1961 View: S/RES/168

    Abstract: This resolution recommended the appointment of U Thant as acting Secretary-General.

  • 16 December 1963 View: S/5488

    Abstract: This was a letter of complaint from Cyprus against Turkey for acts of aggression and intervention in the internal affairs of Cyprus.

  • 30 November 1962 View: A/RES/1771 (XVII)

    Abstract: The General Assembly appointed U Thant.

  • 30 November 1962 View: S/PV.1026

    Abstract: The Council recommended the appointment of U Thant.

  • 9 August 1964 View: S/RES/193

    Abstract: This resolution called upon all parties to cease firing and called on Turkey to stop the bombardments and on the Cypriot government to order its armed forces to cease firing.

  • 15 June 1964 View: S/5764

    Abstract: This was the first UNFICYP report noting that preventing the recurrence of fighting had been accomplished.

  • 11 April 1964 View: S/5653

    Abstract: This was a note by the Secretary-General clarifying the UNFICYP mandate.

  • 4 March 1964 View: S/RES/186

    Abstract: This resolution established UNFICYP.

  • 17 December 1963 View: A/RES/1991 (XVIII)

    Abstract: Part A of this resolution adopted amendments to the Charter on the composition of the Council and establishing the allocation of seats to various regions.

  • 26 March 1965 View: S/6253

    Abstract: This report laid down the first observations on the future course of mediation

  • 10 September 1964 View: S/5950

    Abstract: This report recognised that the presence of UNFICYP in Cyprus was a major factor in bringing the fighting in some areas to an end, and in preventing some incidents from escalating. The report also pointed out that a “return to normal conditions" as mentioned in Council resolution 186 does not mean, as the Turkish Cypriots believe, a complete restoration of the constitutional situation in Cyprus as it was before the fighting broke out in December 1963.

  • 9 April 1966 View: S/RES/221

    Abstract: This resolution authorised the UK to use force to prevent the supply of oil to Southern Rhodesia.

  • 18 December 1965 View: A/RES/2077 (XX)

    Abstract: This resolution called upon states to respect the sovereignty, unity independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus.

  • 19 November 1965 View: A/RES/2028 (XX)

    Abstract: This resolution contained guidelines for the negotiation of a treaty on the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons.

  • 9 June 1967 View: S/RES/235

    Abstract: This resolution confirmed demand for a ceasefire.

  • 7 June 1967 View: S/RES/234

    Abstract: This resolution demanded a ceasefire.

  • 6 June 1967 View: S/RES/233

    Abstract: This resolution called for a ceasefire.

  • 16 December 1966 View: S/RES/232

    Abstract: This resolution imposed sanctions on Southern Rhodesia.

  • 2 December 1966 View: A/RES/2161 (XXI)

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the appointment of U Thant.

  • 2 December 1966 View: S/RES/229

    Abstract: This resolution recommended the reappointment of U Thant.

  • 25 November 1966 View: S/RES/228

    Abstract: This resolution censured Israel for its large-scale military action in the southern Hebron area.

  • 1 November 1966 View: A/RES/2147 (XXI)

    Abstract: This resolution briefly extended the appointment of U Thant.

  • 28 October 1966 View: S/RES/227

    Abstract: This resolution recommended temporary rollover of the appointment of U Thant.

  • 22 November 1967 View: S/RES/242

    Abstract: This was a British sponsored compromise between the three-power and US drafts, calling on all parties to end territorial claims, respect sovereignty, and for Israel to withdraw from occupied territories. This resolution affirmed that the establishment of just and lasting peace in the Middle East should include the application of certain principles inter alia.

  • 22 November 1967 View: S/PV.1382

    Abstract: This meeting was the adoption of resolution 242 on Israel-Palestine.

  • 20 November 1967 View: S/8253

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution on Israel-Palestine.

  • 16 November 1967 View: S/8247

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution on Israel-Palestine.

  • 9 November 1967 View: S/PV.1373

    Abstract: This meeting was on the situation in the Middle East.

  • 7 November 1967 View: S/8229

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution on Israel-Palestine.

  • 7 November 1967 View: S/8227

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution on Israel-Palestine.

  • 25 October 1967 View: S/RES/240

    Abstract: This resolution reaffirmed the ceasefire.

  • 14 June 1967 View: S/RES/237

    Abstract: This resolution called on Israel to observe international humanitarian principles in treatment of prisoners of war and civilians in occupied areas.

  • 11 June 1967 View: S/RES/236

    Abstract: This resolution reaffirmed the Council’s demand for a ceasefire.

  • 22 April 1968 View: S/8554

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution on Southern Rhodesia introduced by the UK.

  • 18 April 1968 View: S/PV.1413

    Abstract: This meeting was on the situation in Southern Rhodesia.

  • 16 April 1968 View: S/8545

    Abstract: This resolution was a draft resolution on Southern Rhodesia introduced by Algeria, Ethiopia, India, Pakistan and Senegal.

  • 22 March 1968 View: S/8495

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Soviet Union on resolution 242

  • 22 December 1967 View: S/RES/244

    Abstract: This resolution extended UNFICYP’s mandate and noted the Secretary-General’s report recommending including the supervision of disarmament and arrangements to safeguard internal security in the mandate.

  • 8 December 1967 View: S/8286

    Abstract: This report recommended enlarging the mandate of UNFICYP so as to include supervision of disarmament and arrangements to safeguard internal security.

  • 18 March 1970 View: S/RES/277

    Abstract: This resolution urged compliance with Council resolutions on Southern Rhodesia, inter alia.

  • 13 March 1970 View: S/9696/Corr.2

    Abstract: This documents contained a corrigendum to the draft resolution on Southern Rhodesia (S/9696) vetoed by the US.

  • 12 March 1970 View: S/9696/Corr.1

    Abstract: This document contained amendments to a draft resolution on Southern Rhodesia (S/9696) vetoed by the US.

  • 11 March 1970 View: S/9696

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution on Southern Rhodesia vetoed by the US.

  • 30 January 1970 View: S/RES/276

    Abstract: This resolution declared illegal the presence of South Africa in Namibia.

  • 12 August 1969 View: S/RES/269

    Abstract: This resolution continued to press South Africa to withdraw from Namibia.

  • 19 June 1968 View: S/RES/255

    Abstract: This resolution recognised that aggression with nuclear weapons or the threat of such aggression against a non-nuclear weapon state would create a situation in which the Security Council, and above all its nuclear-weapon state permanent members, would have to act immediately.

  • 29 May 1968 View: S/RES/253

    Abstract: This resolution established the first Council sanctions committee to monitor the implementation of the sanctions measures in Southern Rhodesia.

  • 29 May 1968 View: S/PV.1428

    Abstract: This meeting was on the situation in Southern Rhodesia.

  • 9 September 1970 View: S/RES/286

    Abstract: This resolution appealed for an end to hijacking of commercial aircraft and for release of passengers and crew currently held.

  • 29 July 1970 View: S/RES/284

    Abstract: This resolution contained a request for an advisory opinion from the ICJ on Namibia.

  • 15 May 1970 View: S/PV.1541

    Abstract: This meeting was on the Middle East.

  • 14 May 1970 View: S/PV.1540

    Abstract: This meeting was on the situation in the Middle East.

  • 12 May 1970 View: S/PV.1538

    Abstract: This meeting was on the situation in the Middle East.

  • 12 May 1970 View: S/RES/279

    Abstract: This resolution demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon.

  • 14 October 1971 View: S/PV.1594

    Abstract: This meeting was on the situation in Namibia.

  • 6 October 1971 View: S/PV.1589

    Abstract: This meeting was on the situation in Namibia.

  • 5 October 1971 View: S/PV.1588

    Abstract: This meeting was on Namibia.

  • 23 September 1971 View: S/10330

    Abstract: This was the report of the Ad Hoc Sub-Committee on Namibia.

  • Abstract: This was the convention on Psychotropic Substances of 1971.

  • 8 December 1970 View: S/RES/290

    Abstract: This resolution reprimanded Portugal for the armed attack against Guinea.

  • 26 July 1973 View: S/PV.1735

    Abstract: This meeting was on the situation in the Middle East.

  • 7 June 1973 View: S/PV.1718

    Abstract: This meeting was on the Middle East.

  • 22 December 1971 View: A/RES/2903 (XXVI)

    Abstract: This resolution appointed Kurt Waldheim.

  • 21 December 1971 View: S/RES/306

    Abstract: This resolution recommended the appointment of Kurt Waldheim.

  • 31 July 1974 View: S/11400

    Abstract: This draft resolution requested the Secretary-General to take appropriate action in the light of a statement he made regarding the role, functions and strength of UNFICYP and related issues arising out of the most recent political developments in respect of Cyprus. It was vetoed by Russia. The same draft was later adopted adding a request to the Secretary-General to present a full report in the light of his statement and a consideration that the cease-fire would be a first step in implementation of resolution 353.

  • 30 July 1974 View: S/11398

    Abstract: This was a letter enclosing a declaration by the foreign ministers of Greece, Turkey and the UK in which they agreed that all Turkish enclaves occupied by Greek or Greek Cypriot forces would be evacuated and protected by UNFICYP, and affirmed that the timely and phased reduction of armed forces and armament in Cyprus would take place within the framework of a just and lasting solution acceptable to all the parties.