Security Council Resolution 269 (1969) [Calling upon South Africa to Withdraw Its Administration From Namibia Before 4 November 1969]

S/RES/269(1969)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, published in 1970.

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3 subjects

Civil and Political Rights Namibia Namibia Question

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10 operative paragraphs

Reaffirms its resolution 264 ( 1969);

Condemns the Government of South Africa for its refusal to comply with resolution 264 ( 1969) and for its persistent defiance of the authority of the United Nations;

Decides that the continued occupation of the Territory of Namibia by the South African authorities constitutes an aggressive encroachment on the authority of the United Nations, a violation of the territorial integrity and a denial of the political sovereignty of the people of Namibia;

Recognizes the legitimacy of the struggle of the people of Namibia against the illegal presence of the South African authorities in the Territory;

Calls upon the Government of South Africa to withdraw its administration from the Territory immediately and in any case before 4 October 1969;

Decides that in the event of failure on the part of the Government of South Africa to comply with the provisions of the preceding paragraph of the present resolution, the Security Council will meet immediately to determine upon effective measures in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the relevant Chapters of the Charter of the United Nations;

Calls upon all States to refrain from all dealings with the Government of South Africa purporting to act on behalf of the Territory of Namibia;

Requests all States to increase their moral and material assistance to the people of Namibia in their struggle against foreign occupation;

Requests the Secretary-General to follow closely the implementation of the present resolution and to report to the Security Council as soon as possible;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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