Security Council Resolution 318 (1972) [Calling upon All States to End Economic and Other Relations with Southern Rhodesia]

S/RES/318(1972)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, published in 1973.

What subjects does this mandate have?

4 subjects

National Liberation Movements Sanctions Southern Rhodesia Southern Rhodesia Question

What’s in this document?

9 operative paragraphs

Reaffirms the inalienable right of the people of Southern Rhodesia to self-determination and independence;

Recognizes the legitimacy of the struggle of the people of Southern Rhodesia to secure the enjoyment of their rights, as set forth in the Charter of the United Nations and in conformity with the objectives of General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960;

Takes note with appreciation of the special report of the Committee established in pursuance of Security Council resolution 253 ( 1968);

Approves the recommendations and suggestions contained in section III of the special report;

Calls upon all States continuing to have economic and other relations with Southern Rhodesia to end such relations immediately;

Demands that all Member States scrupulously carry out their obligations to implement fully Security Council resolutions 253 (1968), 277 (1970) of 18 March 1970 and 314 (1972);

Condemns all acts violating the provisions of Security Council resolutions 253 (1968), 277 (1970) and 314 (1972);

Calls upon all States to co-operate fully with the Security Council in the effective implementation of sanctions and to give the Council all the necessary assistance that may be required of them towards the fulfilment of this task;

Again draws the attention of all States to the need for increasing vigilance in all matters relating to sanctions and, accordingly, urges them to review the adequacy of the legislation and the practices followed so far and, if necessary, to take more effective measures to ensure full implementation of all provisions of Security Council resolutions 253 (1968), 277 (1970) and 314 (1972);

I 0. Requests the Secretary-General to provide all appropriate assistance to the Security Council Committee established in pursuance of resolution 25 3 (1968) concerning the question of Southern Rhodesia in the discharge of its responsibilities.

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