United Nations Security Council Resolution 542

UN Security Council
Resolution 542
Date: 23 November 1983
Meeting no.: 2,501
Code: S/RES/542 (Document)

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

Security Council composition in 1983:
permanent members:

 CHN  FRA  UK  USA  USSR

non-permanent members:
 GUY  JOR  MLT  NCA  NED
 PAK  POL  TOG  ZAI  ZIM

Lebanon

United Nations Security Council Resolution 542, adopted unanimously on November 23, 1983, after considering the situation in northern Lebanon, the Council expressed its concern at the fighting in the north of the country, deploring all loss of life.

The Council demanded a ceasefire from all parties concerned, and paid tribute to various humanitarian organisations for their efforts. It also requested the Secretary-General to continue to monitor the situation.

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