United Nations Security Council Resolution 234

UN Security Council
Resolution 234
Date: June 7 1967
Meeting no.: 1350

Vote: For: 15 Abs.: 0 Against: 0
Subject: The situation in the Middle East
Result: Adopted

Security Council composition in 1967:
permanent members:

 CHN  FRA  UK  USA  USSR

non-permanent members:
 ARG  BRA  BUL  CAN  DEN
 ETH  IND  JPN  MLI  NGR

Map of the Near East region

United Nations Security Council Resolution 234, adopted on June 7, 1967, after its appeal to the governments concerned to immediately cease all military activities in the Near East failed, the Council concerned with the possibility of a broader conflict, demanded that the governments concerned discontinue all military activities by 20:00 GMT on June 7, 1967. The Council also requested that the Secretary-General keep them promptly and currently informed on the situation.

The meeting was called by the Soviet Union and the resolution passed unanimously. Jordan and Israel accepted the resolution, provided other parties accepted as well. The following day the United Arab Republic also accepted the ceasefire solution, on condition of reciprocity.[1]

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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. 447. ISBN 978-0792307969. 

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