United Nations Security Council Resolution 466

UN Security Council
Resolution 466
Date: 11 April 1980
Meeting no.: 2,211
Code: S/RES/466 (Document)

Vote: For: 15 Abs.: 0 Against: 0
Subject: South Africa-Zambia
Result: Adopted

Security Council composition in 1980:
permanent members:

 CHN  FRA  UK  USA  USSR

non-permanent members:
 BAN  GDR  JAM  MEX  NIG
 NOR  PHI  POR  TUN  ZAM

South African border operations

United Nations Security Council Resolution 466, adopted unanimously on April 11, 1980, after hearing representations from Zambia and recalling 455 (1979}, the Council condemned the continued and unprovoked attacks on Zambia by South Africa.

The Council continued to demand the withdrawal of South African forces from Zambian territory and warns that the Council will take further action, including under Chapter VII, if this is not met. It also commended Zambia for its restraint during the attacks.

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