United Nations Security Council Resolution 488

United Nations resolution adopted in 1981
12 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 2 abstained
    • ResultAdoptedSecurity Council composition
    Permanent members
    •  China
    •  France
    •  United Kingdom
    •  United States
    •  Soviet Union
    Non-permanent members
    •  East Germany
    •  Ireland
    •  Japan
    •  Mexico
    •  Niger
    •  Panama
    •  Philippines
    •  Spain
    •  Tunisia
    •  Uganda
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    United Nations Security Council resolution 488, adopted on 19 June 1981, after recalling resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 427 (1978), 434 (1978), 444 (1979), 450 (1979), 459 (1979), 467 (1980), 474 (1980) and 483 (1980) considering the report from the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the Council noted the continuing need for the Force given the situation between Israel and Lebanon.

    The resolution extended the mandate of UNIFIL until 19 December 1981, commending the work the Force did in the area. It reiterated its support for development efforts in Lebanon and requested help to the Government of Lebanon.

    Resolution 488 was adopted by 12 votes to none, while East Germany and the Soviet Union abstained, and China did not participate.

    See also

    References

    • Text of the Resolution at undocs.org

    External links

    • Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 488 at Wikisource
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