Security Council Resolution 247 (1968) [on Extension of the Stationing in Cyprus of the Un Peace-Keeping Force]

S/RES/247(1968)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item X Letter dated 26 December 1963 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/5488), published in 1970.

What else is in this group?

37 documents · 1966–1992

Newer documents in this group exist (latest: 1992).

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
1992	S/RES/796(1992)	Security Council resolution 796 (1992) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-Keeping Force]	624	–
1992	S/RES/759(1992)	Security Council resolution 759 (1992) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]	251	–
1981	S/RES/486(1981)	Security Council resolution 486 (1981) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]	445	–
1980	S/RES/482(1980)	Security Council Resolution 482 (1980) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]	270	–
1978	S/RES/443(1978)	Security Council resolution 443 (1978) [on extension of the stationing in Cyprus of the UN Peace-keeping Force]	176	–

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What subjects does this mandate have?

3 subjects

Cyprus Cyprus Question Peacekeeping Operations

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8 operative paragraphs

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Decides to remain actively seized of the matter. or measures in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations ;

Requests the Secretary-General to follow closely the implementation of the present resolution and to

COMPLAINT BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (:ONCERNING THE U.S.S. PUEBTJO

Decision

At its 1389th meeting, on 27 January 1968, the Council decided to postpone until 29 January 1968 the consideration of the item entitled "Letter dated 25 January 1968 from the Permanent Representative of the United States of America addressed to the President of the Security Council ( S/8360) " 6 in order to allow consultations among the members of the Council.

THE CYPRUS QUESTION7

Decision Resolution 247 (1968)

of 18 March 1968 At its 1398th meeting, on 18 March 1968, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey and Greece to participate, without vote, in the

The Security Council, discussion of the item entitled "Letter dated 26 Decem-

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of ber 1963 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus 9 March 1968 (S/8446) 10 that in the present circumaddressed to the President of the Security Council stances the Ur1ited Nations Peace-keeping Force in (S/5488) :8 report of the Secretary-General on the Cyprus is still needed if peace is to be maintained in United Nations Operation in Cyprus ( S /8446) ". 9 the island,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed 7 Resolutions or decisions on this question were also adQpted that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island in 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967.

it is necessary to continue the Force beyond 26 March 1968, ar)' and March 1968.

3. Noting, from the observations in the report, the new conditions prevailing in the island,

Reaffirms its resolutions 186 ( 1964) of 4 March, 187 (1964) of 13 March, 192 (1964) of 20 June, 193 (1964) of 9 August, 194 (1964) of 25 September and 198 ( 1964) of 18 December 1964, 201 (1965) of 19 March, 206 (1965) of 15 June, 207 (1965) of 10 August and 219 (1965) of 17 December 1965, 220 (1966) of 16 March, 222 (1966) of 16 June and 231 (1966) of 15 December 1966, 238 (1967) of 19 June and 244 ( 1967) of 22 December 1967, and the consensus expressed by the President at the 1143rd meeting on 11 August 1964 and at the 1383rd meeting on 24 November 1967;

Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint and to continue determined co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives of the Security Council by availing themselves in a constructive manner of the present auspicious climate and opportunities;

Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186 (1964), for a

further period of three months ending 26 June 1968, in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force.

Adopted unanimously at the

Decision At its 1432nd meeting, on 18 June 1968, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey and Greece to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "Letter dated 26 December 1963 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/5488) :11 report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus (S/8622)".12

of 18 June 1968

Reaffirms its resolutions 186 ( 1964) of 4 March, 187 ( 1964) of 13 March, 192 ( 1964) of 20 June, 193 (1964) of 9 August, 194 ( 1964) of 25 September and 198 (1964) of 18 December 1964, 201 (1965) of 19 March, 206 ( 1965) of 15 June, 207 ( 1965) of 10 August and 219 (1965) of 17 December 1965, 220 (1966) of 16 March, 222 (1966) of 16 June and 231 (1966) of 15 December 1966, 238 (1967) of 19 June and 244 (1967) of 22 December 1967, and 247 (1968) of 18 March 1968, and the consensus expressed by the President at the 1143rd meeting on 11 August 1964 and at the 1383rd meeting on 24 November 1967;

Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186 ( 1964), for a

further period ending 15 December 1968, in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force.

Adopted unanimously at the

Decision At its 1459th meeting, on 10 December 1968, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey and Greece to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "Letter dated 26 December 1%3 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus addressed to the President of the Security Council ( S/5488) :14 report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus (S/8914)".15

Resolution 261 (1968)

o.· 10 December 1968

Adopted unanimously at the

1387th meeting.

6 [bid., Supplement for January, February and March 1968.

8 See Official Records of the Security Council, Eighteenth Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1963. 9/bid., Twenty-third Year, Supplement for January, FebrulO Ibid.

June 1968.

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Decision

THE CYPRUS QUESTION7

Decision Resolution 247 (1968)

Resolution 261 (1968)

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