Further requeststhe Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the implementation of the present resolution within seventy-two hours.
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and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Lesotho, and its consequences for peace and security in southern Africa.
Gravely concerned that this wanton aggressive act by South Africa is aimed at weakening the humanitarian support given by Lesotho to South African refugees,
Deeply concerned about the gravity of the aggressive acts of South Africa against Lesotho.
Grieved at the tragic loss in human life and concerned about the damage and destruction of property resulting from the aggressive act by South Africa against the Kingdom ol Lesotho,
1
Strongly condemns the apartheid regime of South Africa for its premeditated aggressive act against the Kingdom of Lesotho which constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of that country;
2
Demandsthe payment by South Africa of full and adequate compensation to the Kingdom of Lesotho for the damage to life and property resulting from this aggressive act;
3
Reaffirms the right of Lesotho to receive and give sanctuary to the victims of apartheid in accordance with ib traditional practice, humanitarian principles and its inter national obligations;
4
Requeststhe Secretary-General to enter into immc diate consultations with the Government of Lesotho and agencies of the United Nations to ensure the welfare of the refugees in Lesotho in a manner consistent with their security:
5
RequestsMember States urgently to extend all necessary economic assistance to Lesotho in order to strengthen its capacity to receive and maintain South African refugees:
6
Declares that there are peaceful means to resolve international problems and that, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. only these should be employed:
7
Calls uponSouth Africa to declare publicly that it will, in the future, comply with provisions of the Charter and that it will not commit aggressive acts against Lesotho either directly or through its proxies:
8
Requeststhe Secretary-General to monitor the implementation of the present resolution and to report regular Iv to the Security Council as the situation demands:
9
Decides to remain seized of the matter_
20
Adopted unanimouslv at th,· of 15 December 1982 • 1 Resolutions or decisions on this question were also adopted by the Council in 1976 and 1977.
82 See Official Records of the Security Council. Thirty-seventh Year, Supplement for October, November and D,,,-ember I f'!-12.
