United Nations Security Council Resolution 420
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Security Council Resolution 420, adopted on November 30, 1977, considered a report by the Secretary-General
regarding the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. The Council noted its efforts to establish a durable and just peace in the Middle East but also expressed its concern over the prevailing state of tension in the area.
The Resolution decided to call upon the parties concerned to immediately implement Resolution 338
(1973), it renewed the mandate of the Observer Force for another 6 months until May 31, 1978 and requested that the Secretary-General submit a report on the situation at the end of that period.
The resolution was adopted with 12 votes to none; Benin
, China
and Libya
did not participate in the voting.
United Nations
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Security Council Resolution 420, adopted on November 30, 1977, considered a report by 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....
regarding the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. The Council noted its efforts to establish a durable and just peace in the Middle East but also expressed its concern over the prevailing state of tension in the area.
The Resolution decided to call upon the parties concerned to immediately implement Resolution 338
United Nations Security Council Resolution 338
The three-line United Nations Security Council Resolution 338, adopted on October 22, 1973, called for a ceasefire in the Yom Kippur War in accordance with a joint proposal by the United States and the Soviet Union. The resolution stipulated a cease fire to take effect within 12 hours of the...
(1973), it renewed the mandate of the Observer Force for another 6 months until May 31, 1978 and requested that the Secretary-General submit a report on the situation at the end of that period.
The resolution was adopted with 12 votes to none; Benin
Benin
Benin , officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin is where a majority of the population is located...
, China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
and Libya
Libya
Libya is an African country in the Maghreb region of North Africa bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad and Niger to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west....
did not participate in the voting.
See also
- Arab–Israeli conflictArab–Israeli conflictThe Arab–Israeli conflict refers to political tensions and open hostilities between the Arab peoples and the Jewish community of the Middle East. The modern Arab-Israeli conflict began with the rise of Zionism and Arab Nationalism towards the end of the nineteenth century, and intensified with the...
- Golan Heights
- Israel–Syria relationsIsrael–Syria relationsIsrael–Syria relations refers to diplomatic and economic relations between Israel and Syria. Diplomatic ties have not been established, and the countries have fought four major wars, in 1948, 1967, 1973 and 1982.-History:...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 401 to 500 (1976 – 1982)