Security Council Resolution 459 (1979) [on Extension of the Mandate of the Un Interim Force in Lebanon]

S/RES/459(1979)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item X The situation in the Middle East, published in 1979.

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29 documents · 1979–1998

Newer documents in this group exist (latest: 1998).

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
1998	S/RES/1188(1998)	Security Council resolution 1188 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]	313	–
1998	S/RES/1151(1998)	Security Council resolution 1151 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]	313	–
1996	S/RES/1068(1996)	Security Council resolution 1068 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]	334	–
1996	S/RES/1039(1996)	Security Council resolution 1039 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]	352	–
1995	S/RES/1006(1995)	Security Council resolution 1006 (1995) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]	330	–

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What subjects does this mandate have?

5 subjects

Cultural Property Preservation Lebanon Lebanon Situation Middle East Situation Peacekeeping Operations

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11 operative paragraphs

Reaffirms the objectives of resolutions 425 (1978) and 450 (1979);

Expresses its support for the efforts of the Secretary-General to consolidate the cease-fire and calls upon all parties concerned to refrain from activities inconsistent with the objectives of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and to co-operate for the fulfilment of these objectives;

Calls upon the Secretary-General and the Force to continue to take all effective measures deemed necessary in accordance with the approved guidelines and terms of reference of the Force as adopted in resolution 426 (1978);

Takes note of the determination of the Government of Lebanon to draw up a programme of action in consultation with the Secretary-General, to promote the

44 Official Records of the Security Council Thirty-fourth Year, 2164th and 2165th meetings.

' 45 Ibid., Supplement for October, November and December 1979, document S/13691. restoration of its authority in pursuance of resolution 425 (1978);

Takes note also of the efforts of the Government of Lebanon to obtain international recognition for the protection of the archaeological and cultural sites and monuments in the city of Tyre in accordance with international law and the Convention of The Hague of 1954, 46 under which such cities, sites and monuments are considered to be a heritage of interest to all mankind;

Reaffirms the validity of the General Armistice Agreement26 between Israel and Lebanon in accordance with its relevant decisions and resolutions and calls upon the parties, with the assistance of the Secretary- General, to take the necessary steps to reactivate the Mixed Armistice Commission and to ensure full respect for the safety and freedom of action of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization;

Highly commends the performance of the Force and its Commander, and reiterates its terms of reference as set out in the report of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978 8 and approved by resolution 426 (1978), in particular that the Force must be enabled to function as an efficient military unit, that it must enjoy freedom of movement and communication and other facilities necessary for the performance of its tasks and that it must continue to be able to discharge its duties according to the above-mentioned terms of reference, including the right of self-defence;

Urges all Member States which are in a position to do so to continue to bring their influence to bear on those concerned, so that the Force can discharge its responsibilities fully and unhampered;

Decides to renew the mandate of the Force for a period of six months, that is, until 19 June 1980;

Reaffirms its determination, in the event of continuing obstruction of the mandate of the Force to examine practical ways and means in accordan~e with relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations to secure the full implementation of resolution 425 (1978);

Decides to remain seized of the question.

of 30 November 1979 of 19 December 1979

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