United Nations Security Council Resolution 475

United Nations resolution adopted in 1980
12 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 3 abstained
    • ResultAdoptedSecurity Council composition
    Permanent members
    •  China
    •  France
    •  United Kingdom
    •  United States
    •  Soviet Union
    Non-permanent members
    •  Bangladesh
    •  East Germany
    •  Jamaica
    •  Mexico
    •  Niger
    •  Norway
    •  Philippines
    •  Portugal
    •  Tunisia
    •  Zambia
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    United Nations Security Council resolution 475, adopted on 27 June 1980, after hearing representations from the People's Republic of Angola, the Council recalled resolutions 387 (1976), 447 (1979) and 454 (1979), and expressed its concern and condemned the continuing attacks on the country by South Africa through occupied South West Africa.

    The Council demanded South Africa cease the attacks and respect Angola's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also called upon South Africa to cease using the territory of South West Africa to launch attacks against Angola and other African states. The resolution requested that Member States to enforce Resolution 418 (1977) and offer immediate assistance to Angola in order to strengthen its defence capabilities.

    The resolution was approved by 12 votes to none; France, the United Kingdom and United States abstained.

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    References

    • Text of the Resolution at undocs.org

    External links

    • Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 475 at Wikisource
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