United Nations Security Council Resolution 512

UN Security Council
Resolution 512
Date: 19 June 1982
Meeting no.: 2,380
Code: S/RES/512 (Document)

Vote: For: 15 Abs.: 0 Against: 0
Subject: Lebanon
Result: Adopted

Security Council composition in 1982:
permanent members:

 CHN  FRA  UK  USA  USSR

non-permanent members:
 ZAI  ESP  GUY  IRL  JOR
 JPN  PAN  POL  TOG  UGA

Lebanese Army in Beirut (1982)

United Nations Security Council Resolution 512, adopted unanimously on June 19, 1982, after recalling resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and reaffirming the Geneva Conventions, the Council reminded all parties involved in the conflict in Lebanon to respect the rights of the civilian population by allowing the free distribution of aid from United Nations agencies and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The resolution also called on Member States to provide assistance to the country, as well as reminding Member States of the humanitarian responsibilities of the relevant UN agencies. Finally, the Council requested the assistance of the Secretary-General with the situation, and to report back on developments regarding the implementation of the resolution.

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