United Nations Security Council Resolution 284

United Nations resolution adopted in 1970
12 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 3 abstained
    • ResultAdoptedSecurity Council composition
    Permanent members
    •  China
    •  France
    •  United Kingdom
    •  United States
    •  Soviet Union
    Non-permanent members
    •  Burundi
    •  Colombia
    •  Finland
    •    Nepal
    •  Nicaragua
    •  Poland
    •  Sierra Leone
    •  Spain
    •  Syria
    •  Zambia
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    United Nations Security Council Resolution 284, adopted on July 29, 1970, submitted the following question to the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion: "What are the legal consequences for States of the continued presence of South Africa in Namibia notwithstanding Security Council resolution 276 (1970)?". The Council requested the Secretary-General transmit the resolution, along with all documents likely to shed light on the question to the Court.[1]

    The resolution was adopted by 12 votes; the People's Republic of Poland, Soviet Union and the United Kingdom abstained.

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    References

    1. ^ Wellens, Karel (1990). Resolutions and statements of the United Nations Security Council (1946–1989): a thematic guide. The Hague: M. Nijhoff. pp. 209. ISBN 978-0-7923-0796-9.
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