United Nations Security Council Resolution 424
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Security Council Resolution 424 was adopted unanimously on March 17, 1978; after hearing representations from Zambia
, the Council expressed concern at unprovoked attacks against the country by the "illegal racist regime
" in Southern Rhodesia
, which resulted in deaths and destruction of property in Zambia. Rhodesia said it had been attacking guerrilla bases in the country.
The Council recalled previous resolutions, including 423
(1978), 326
(1973), 403
(1977), 406
(1977) and 411
(1977) condemning Southern Rhodesia for its attacks in Angola
, Botswana
, Mozambique
and Zambia
which constituted a threat to international peace and security. It also reiterated its call for the liberation of the people in Zimbabwe
and Namibia
to secure peace in the region and condemned apartheid in South Africa
. The Council added that it supports those States which support the liberation of these territories.
The resolution ends by adding that if any further acts by Southern Rhodesia are committed against neighbouring countries, the Council will determine appropriate action, and, if necessary, invoke Chapter VII
.
United Nations
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Security Council Resolution 424 was adopted unanimously on March 17, 1978; after hearing representations from Zambia
Zambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
, the Council expressed concern at unprovoked attacks against the country by the "illegal racist regime
Unilateral Declaration of Independence (Rhodesia)
The Unilateral Declaration of Independence of Rhodesia from the United Kingdom was signed on November 11, 1965, by the administration of Ian Smith, whose Rhodesian Front party opposed black majority rule in the then British colony. Although it declared independence from the United Kingdom it...
" in Southern Rhodesia
Southern Rhodesia
Southern Rhodesia was the name of the British colony situated north of the Limpopo River and the Union of South Africa. From its independence in 1965 until its extinction in 1980, it was known as Rhodesia...
, which resulted in deaths and destruction of property in Zambia. Rhodesia said it had been attacking guerrilla bases in the country.
The Council recalled previous resolutions, including 423
United Nations Security Council Resolution 423
In United Nations Security Council Resolution 423, adopted on March 14, 1978, after recalling its resolutions on Southern Rhodesia, particularly 415 , the Council condemned attempts by the "illegal racist regime" in Southern Rhodesia to retain power and prevent the independence of Zimbabwe...
(1978), 326
United Nations Security Council Resolution 326
United Nations Security Council Resolution 326, adopted on February 2, 1973, concerned with provocative and aggressive acts committed by Southern Rhodesia against Zambia and disturbed by the continued military intervention of South Africa in Rhodesia, the Council condemned all acts of provocation...
(1973), 403
United Nations Security Council Resolution 403
United Nations Security Council Resolution 403, adopted on January 14, 1977, after hearing representations from the Minister of External Affairs of Botswana, the Council condemned attacks by the "illegal minority regime" in Southern Rhodesia...
(1977), 406
United Nations Security Council Resolution 406
United Nations Security Council Resolution 406, adopted on May 25, 1977, after reaffirming resolutions 403 , 232 and 258 and reading a report from the Mission in Botswana, the Council expressed its full support to the Government of Botswana against continued attacks and provocations by the...
(1977) and 411
United Nations Security Council Resolution 411
United Nations Security Council Resolution 411, adopted unanimously on June 30, 1977, noted statements made by officials of the People's Republic of Mozambique and also expressed its concern regarding the situation created by the provocative, aggressive acts committed by the illegal minority regime...
(1977) condemning Southern Rhodesia for its attacks in Angola
Angola
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city...
, Botswana
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana , is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The citizens are referred to as "Batswana" . Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1966...
, Mozambique
Mozambique
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique , is a country in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west and Swaziland and South Africa to the southwest...
and Zambia
Zambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
which constituted a threat to international peace and security. It also reiterated its call for the liberation of the people in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
and Namibia
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
to secure peace in the region and condemned apartheid in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. The Council added that it supports those States which support the liberation of these territories.
The resolution ends by adding that if any further acts by Southern Rhodesia are committed against neighbouring countries, the Council will determine appropriate action, and, if necessary, invoke Chapter VII
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter sets out the UN Security Council's powers to maintain peace. It allows the Council to "determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression" and to take military and nonmilitary action to "restore international peace...
.
See also
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 401 to 500 (1976 – 1982)