Security Council resolution 560 (1985) [condemning the arbitrary arrests of members of the United Democratic Front in South Africa] — S/RES/560(1985) | UN Mandate Registry
Security Council Resolution 560 (1985) [Condemning the Arbitrary Arrests of Members of the United Democratic Front in South Africa]
Strongly condemns the Pretoria regime for the killing of defenceless African people protesting against their forced removal from Crossroads and other places;
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Strongly condemns the arbitrary arrests by the Pretoria regime of members of the United Democratic Front and other mass organizations opposed to South Africa's policy of apartheid;
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Calls uponthe Pretoria regime to release unconditionally and immediately all political prisoners and detainees, including Nelson Mandela and all other black leaders with whom it must deal in any meaningful discussion of the future of the country;
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Also calls uponthe Pretoria regime to withdraw the charges of "high treason" instituted against the United Democratic Front officials, and calls for their immediate and unconditional release;
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Commends the massive united resistance of the oppressed people of South Africa against apartheid, and reaffirms the legitimacy of their struggle for a united, non-racial and democratic South Africa;
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Requeststhe Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the implementation of the present resolution;
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Decides to remain seized of the matter.
32 Official Records of the Security Council, Fortieth Year, Supplement /or April, May and June 1985, document S/17127 and Add.I.
33 See Resolutions and Decisions of the Security Council, 1984, p. 10.
34 League of Nations, Treaty Series, vol. XCIV (1929), No. 2138, p. 65.
of 12 March 1985 35 Ri:5<?lutions or decisions on this question were also adopted by the c~~Cll m 19~7. 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984.
See Official Records of the Security Council, Fortieth Year, Supplement I or January, February and March l 985.
of 26 July 1985
Adopted unanimously at the
2574th meeting. 37 Ibid., Supplement for July, August and September 1985.
