United Nations Security Council Resolution 513

UN Security Council
Resolution 513
Date: 4 July 1982
Meeting no.: 2,382
Code: S/RES/513 (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

Beirut (1982)

United Nations Security Council Resolution 513, adopted unanimously on July 4, 1982, after recalling resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982), 512 (1982) and the Geneva Conventions, the Council expressed its alarm at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in west Beirut and southern Lebanon.

The resolution called on Israel, Lebanon and all other parties concerned to respect the rights of the civilian population, and to restore vital supplies of water, electricity, food and medical provisions. The Council also commended the work of the Secretary-General and international aid agencies to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population.

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