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UN Security Council
Resolution 488 |
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| Date: | 19 June 1981 |
| Meeting no.: | 2,289 |
| Code: | S/RES/488 (Document) |
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| Vote: | For: 12 Abs.: 2 Against: 0 |
| Subject: | Israel-Lebanon |
| Result: | Adopted |
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| Security Council composition in 1981: | |
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| non-permanent members: | |
| ESP GDR IRL JPN MEX | |
| NIG PAN PHI TUN UGA | |
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| UNIFIL checkpoint in 1981 | |
United Nations Security Council Resolution 488, adopted on June 19, 1981, after recalling resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 427 (1978), 434 (1978), 444 (1979), 450 (1979), 459 (1979), 467 (1980), 474 (1980) and 483 (1980) considering the report from the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the Council noted the continuing need for the Force given the situation between Israel and Lebanon.
The resolution went on to extend the mandate of UNIFIL until December 19, 1981, commending the work the Force had done in the area. It reiterated its support for development efforts in Lebanon and requested help to the Government of Lebanon.
Resolution 488 was adopted by 12 votes to none, while East Germany and the Soviet Union abstained, and China did not participate.
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