United Nations Security Council Resolution 577
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
577, adopted unanimously on December 6, 1985, after reaffirming Resolution 571
(1985), the Council endorsed a report by the Security Council Commission of Investigation, condemning the regime in South Africa
for its continued and unprovoked attacks against the People's Republic of Angola
through the occupied territory of South West Africa
.
The resolution demanded South Africa withdraw its troops from Angolan territory and to respect the sovereignty of Angola. The Council reaffirmed the right of Angola to claim compensation for the attacks due to the loss of life and damage to property. It also, once again, urgently requested Member States and international organisations assist in the reconstruction of economic infrastructure in Angola.
Finally, the Council required the Secretary-General to submit a report on the implementation of the current resolution no later than June 30, 1986.
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577, adopted unanimously on December 6, 1985, after reaffirming Resolution 571
United Nations Security Council Resolution 571
United Nations Security Council Resolution 571, adopted unanimously on September 20, 1985, after hearing representations from the People's Republic of Angola, the Council recalled resolutions including 387 , 418 , 428 , 447 , 454 , 475 , 545 and 546 , and expressed its concern at the continuing...
(1985), the Council endorsed a report by the Security Council Commission of Investigation, condemning the regime 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...
for its continued and unprovoked attacks against the People's Republic of Angola
People's Republic of Angola
The People's Republic of Angola was a self-declared socialist state that was established in 1975 after it was granted independence from Portugal, akin to the situation in Mozambique. The newly-founded nation enjoyed friendly relations with the Soviet Union, Cuba, and the People's Republic of...
through the occupied territory of South West Africa
South West Africa
South-West Africa was the name that was used for the modern day Republic of Namibia during the earlier eras when the territory was controlled by the German Empire and later by South Africa....
.
The resolution demanded South Africa withdraw its troops from Angolan territory and to respect the sovereignty of Angola. The Council reaffirmed the right of Angola to claim compensation for the attacks due to the loss of life and damage to property. It also, once again, urgently requested Member States and international organisations assist in the reconstruction of economic infrastructure in Angola.
Finally, the Council required the Secretary-General to submit a report on the implementation of the current resolution no later than June 30, 1986.
See also
- Angola – South Africa relations
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 501 to 600 (1982 – 1987)
- Namibian War of IndependenceNamibian War of IndependenceSee also South African Border War.The Namibian War of Independence, also known as the South African Border War, which lasted from 1966 to 1988, was a guerrilla war, which the nationalist South-West Africa People's Organization and others, fought against the apartheid government in South...
- South Africa Border Wars
- South Africa under apartheid