Security Council Resolution 361 (1974) [on Emergency Un Humanitarian Assistance to Cyprus]

S/RES/361(1974)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, published in 1975.

What subjects does this mandate have?

8 subjects

Cyprus Cyprus Question Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance Intercommunal Negotiations Peacekeeping Operations Refugee Assistance Refugees

What’s in this document?

16 operative paragraphs

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Deeply deplores the fact that members of the United Nations Peace-keeping Fnrcc in Cyprus have been killed and wounded;

Demands that all parties concerned fully respect the international status of the United Nations Force and refrain from any action which might endanger the lives and safety of its members;

Urges the parties concerned to demonstrate in a firm, clear and unequivocal manner their willingness to fulfil the commitments they have entered into in this regard;

Demands further thc:t ,1i! p:irtics co-operate with the United Nations Force in carrying out its tasks, including humanitarian functions, in all areas of Cyprus and in regard to all sections of the population of Cyprus;

Emphasizes ,the fundamental principle that the status and safety of the members of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus, and for that matter of any United Natiom peace-keeping force, must be respected by the parties under all circumstances.

Adopted at the 1793rd meet-

Resolution 360 ( 197 t.)

Records its formal disapproval of the unilateral mi! itary actions undertaken against the Republic of Cyprus;

Urges the parties to comply with all the provisions of previous resolutions of the Security Council, including those concerning the withdrawal without delay from the Republic o( Cyprus of foreign military personnel present otherwise than under the authority of international agreements;

Urges the parties to resume without delay, in an atmosphere of constructive co-operation, the negotiations called for in resolution 353 ( 1974) whose out-

27 One member (China) did not participate in the voting. come should not be impeded or prejudged by the acqu;sition of advantages resulting from military operations;

-L Requests the Secretary-Genera! to report to the Cou·1cil, as m·ce•;sary, with a view to the possible adopt 1011 of further measures designed to promote the rest,1r;1tion of peaceful conditiom;

Decides to remain seized of the question permanL'r,tly and to meet at any time to consider measures which may be required in the light of the developing ~ituation.

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Ht'solution 361 (197 l)

I hi' St'cunty Council,

Co11scio11s of it~ special responsibilities under the U11iiL'd Nations Charter,

lfrrn!!i1;,: its I°<.':,olutions 1 R6 ( 1964) of 4 March I %"1-, 353 ( i 974) of 20 July, 354 (1974) of 23 July, 355 ! 1974) ol I August, 357 (1974) of 14 August, {5~ i 1974) and 359 ( 1974) of 15 August and 360 1 I 9::"1-) of 16 ,\ugust 1974,

!\t1ti11g th:1t a large number of people in Cyprus l1a \ l' been displacl'LL and arc in dire need of humanitarian assistance,

i\/indf ul of the fact that it is one of the foremost pu,poscs of the United Nations to lend humanitarian as~isLmec in situations such as the one currently prevailing in Cyprus,

Noting also that the United Nations High Commis- •;ior.er for Refugee~ has already been appointed Coordinator of United Nations Humanitarian Assistance ior Cyprus, with the task of co-ordinating relief assistanc,· to be providnl by United Nations programmes and agencies and from other sources,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-Gen- ..:ral contained in document S/ 11473,29 I. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-Gen- ..:ral for the part hL' has played in bringing about talks betwe,:n the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus;

"' Warmly welcomes this development and calls upon those Cl1ncerned in the talks to pursue -them actively with the help of the Secretary-General and in the intL:rests of the Cypriot people as a whole;

3 Calls upon all parties to do everything in their power tu alleviate human suffering, to ensure the respect of fundamental human rights for every person and to refrain from all action likely to aggravate the situation:

~- One member (China) did not p;irticipate in the voting.

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9. 4. Expresses its grave concern at the plight of the refugees and other persons displaced as a result of the situation in Cyprus and urges the parties concerned, in conjunction with the Secretary-General, to search for peaceful solutions to the problems of refugees and take appropriate measures to provide for their relief and welfare and to permit persons who wish to do so to return to their homes in safety;

Requests the Secretary-General to submit at the earliest possible opportunity a full report on the situation of the refugees and other persons referred to in paragraph 4 above and decides to keep that situation under constant review;

Further requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide emergency United Nations humanitarian assistance to all parts of the population of the island in need of such assistance;

Calls upon all parties, as a demonstration of good faith, to take, both individually and in co-operation with each other, all steps which may promote comprehensive and successful negotiations;

Reiterates its call to all parties to co-operate

fully with the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus in carrying out its tasks;

Expresses the conviction that the speedy implementation of the provisions of the present resolution will assist the achievement of a satisfactory settlement in Cyprus.

Adopted unanimously at the

Decisions

At its 1810th meeting, on 13 December 1974, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey and Greece to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in Cyprus: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/11568)".30

At the same meeting, the Council also decided to extend an invitation, under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Counciil, to Mr. Vedat A. <;elik.

Resolution 364 ( 197 4)

of 13 December 1974

Noting further that resolution 3212 (XXIX) enunciates certain principles intended to facilitate a solution to the current problems of Cyprus by peaceful means, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations,

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, 20 l (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, 247 (1968) of 18 March, 254 (1968) of 18 June and 261 (1968) of 10 December 1968, 266 (1969) of 10 June and 274 (1969) of 11 December 1969, 281 (1970) of 9 June and 291 (1970) of 10 December 1970, 293 (1971) of 26 May and 305 (197l) of 13 December 1971, 315 (1972) of 15 June and 324 (1972) of 12 December 1972, 334 (1973) of 15 June and 343 (1973) of 14 December 1973 and 349 (1974) of 29 May 1974, and the consemus expressed by the President at the 1143rd meeting on 1 l August 1964 and at the 1383rd meeting on 25 November 1967;

Reaffirms also its resolutions 353 ( 197 4) of 20 July, 354 (1974) of 23 July, 355 (1974) of 1 August, 357 (1974) of 14 August, 358 (1974) and 359 (1974) of 15 August, 360 (1974) of 16 August and 361 (1974) of 30 August 1974;

Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint and to continue and accelerate determined co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives of the Security Council; 10

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