United Nations Security Council Resolution 128
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128 was adopted on June 11, 1958. Having heard charges from the representative of Lebanon
concerning interference by the United Arab Republic
in the internal affairs of Lebanon, the Council decided to dispatch an observation group to Lebanon to ensure there no illegal infiltration of personnel, supply of arms or other materiel across the Lebanese borders was taking place. The Council authorized the Secretary-General
to take the necessary steps to that end and requested the observation group keep them informed through the Secretary-General.
Resolution 128 was adopted by ten votes to none, with an abstention from the Soviet Union
.
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128 was adopted on June 11, 1958. Having heard charges from the representative of Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
concerning interference by the United Arab Republic
United Arab Republic
The United Arab Republic , often abbreviated as the U.A.R., was a sovereign union between Egypt and Syria. The union began in 1958 and existed until 1961, when Syria seceded from the union. Egypt continued to be known officially as the "United Arab Republic" until 1971. The President was Gamal...
in the internal affairs of Lebanon, the Council decided to dispatch an observation group to Lebanon to ensure there no illegal infiltration of personnel, supply of arms or other materiel across the Lebanese borders was taking place. The Council authorized the Secretary-General
United Nations Secretary-General
The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the head of the Secretariat of the United Nations, one of the principal organs of the United Nations. The Secretary-General also acts as the de facto spokesperson and leader of the United Nations....
to take the necessary steps to that end and requested the observation group keep them informed through the Secretary-General.
Resolution 128 was adopted by ten votes to none, with an abstention from the Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
.