Security Council resolution 134 (1960) [on the situation in the Union of South Africa arising out of the large-scale killings of unarmed and peaceful demonstrators in Sharpeville] — S/RES/134(1960) | UN Mandate Registry
Security Council Resolution 134 (1960) [on the Situation in the Union of South Africa Arising Out of the Large-Scale Killings of Unarmed and Peaceful Demonstrators in Sharpeville]
Assembly calling upon it to revise its policies and bring them into conformity with its obligations and responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations,
Taking into account the strong feelings and grave concern aroused among Governments and peoples of the world by the happenings in the Union of South Africa,
1
Recognizes that the situation in the Union of South Africa is one that has led to international friction and if continued might endanger international peace and security;
2
Deplores that the recent disturbances in the Union of South Africa should have led to the loss of life of so many Africans and extends to the families of the victims its deepest sympathies;
3
Deplores the policies and actions of the Government of the Union of South Africa which have given rise to the present situation;
4
Calls uponthe Government of the Union of South Africa to initiate measures aimed at bringing about racial harmony based on equality in order to ensure that the present situation does not continue or recur, and to abandon its policies of apartheid and racial discrimination;
5
Requeststhe Secretary-General, in consultation with the Government of the Union of South Africa, to make such arrangements as would adequately help in upholding the purposes and principles of the Charter and to report to the Security Council whenever necessary and appropriate.
QUESTION OF RELATIONS BETWEEN THE GREAT POWERS
Adopted at the d56th meeting by 9 votes to none, with 2 9 voix contre zero, avec 2 absabstentions ( France, United tentions ( France, Royaume- Kingdom of Great Britain and Uni de Grande-Bretagne et Northern Ireland).
