United Nations Security Council Resolution 391
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Security Council Resolution 391, adopted on June 15, 1976, noted a report of the Secretary-General
that, due to the existing circumstances, the presence of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
would continue to be essential for a peaceful settlement. The report further noted that the force, as well as its civil police were restricted in the north of the island and expressed its concerns regarding actions which could heighten tensions.
The Council reaffirmed its previous resolutions, expressed its concern over the situation, urged the involved parties to work together toward peace and once more extended the stationing of the Force in Cyprus until December 15, 1976.
Resolution 391 was adopted by 13 votes to none; Benin
and China
did not participate in the voting.
United Nations
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Security Council Resolution 391, adopted on June 15, 1976, noted a report of 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....
that, due to the existing circumstances, the presence of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus was established in 1964 to prevent a recurrence of fighting between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots and to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law and order and a return to normal conditions...
would continue to be essential for a peaceful settlement. The report further noted that the force, as well as its civil police were restricted in the north of the island and expressed its concerns regarding actions which could heighten tensions.
The Council reaffirmed its previous resolutions, expressed its concern over the situation, urged the involved parties to work together toward peace and once more extended the stationing of the Force in Cyprus until December 15, 1976.
Resolution 391 was adopted by 13 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...
and 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...
did not participate in the voting.
See also
- Cyprus disputeCyprus disputeThe Cyprus dispute is the result of the ongoing conflict between the Republic of Cyprus and Turkey, over the Turkish occupied northern part of Cyprus....
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 301 to 400 (1971 – 1976)
- Turkish Invasion of CyprusTurkish invasion of CyprusThe Turkish invasion of Cyprus, launched on 20 July 1974, was a Turkish military invasion in response to a Greek military junta backed coup in Cyprus...