United Nations Security Council Resolution 143

UN Security Council
Resolution 143
Date: July 17 1960
Meeting no.: 873
Code: S/4387 (Document)
Vote: For: 8 Abs.: 3 Against: 0
Subject: The Congo Question
Result: Adopted
Security Council composition in 1960:
permanent members:

 CHN  FRA  UK  USA  USSR
non-permanent members:
 ARG  SRI  ECU
 ITA  POL  TUN

United Nations Security Council Resolution 143 was adopted on July 17, 1960. After a report by the Secretary-General, acting under Article 99 of the Charter[1] and a request for military assistance by the President and Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo (Leopoldville) to protect its territory, the Council called upon Belgium to withdraw its troops from the territory and authorized the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to provide the Government with such military assistance that the national security forces may be able to meet fully their tasks. The Council asked the Secretary General to report to the Security Council as appropriate.

The resolution was adopted with eight votes to none; France, the Republic of China and the United Kingdom abstained.

See also

References

  1. ^ Wellens, Karen; T.M.C. Asser Instituut (1990). Resolutions and statements of the United Nations Security Council (1946-1989): a thematic guide. BRILL. p. 31. ISBN 978-0792307969. 

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