Security Council Resolution 577 (1985) [on South Africa's Military Activities Against Angola]

S/RES/577(1985)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 16 Complaint by Angola against South Africa, published in 1985.

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6 documents · 1977–1987

Newer documents in this group exist (latest: 1987).

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
1987	S/RES/602(1987)	Security Council resolution 602 (1987) [on South Africa's military activities against Angola]	366	–
1985	S/RES/577(1985)	Security Council resolution 577 (1985) [on South Africa's military activities against Angola]	570	–
1985	S/RES/574(1985)	Security Council resolution 574 (1985) [on South Africa's military activities against Angola]	312	–
1985	S/RES/571(1985)	Security Council resolution 571 (1985) [on South Africa's military activities against Angola]	617	–
1985	S/RES/567(1985)	Security Council resolution 567 (1985) [on South Africa's military activities against Angola]	320	–

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8 subjects

Angola Angola Situation International Relief Military Activity Namibia Question South Africa Troop Withdrawal War Damage Compensation

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Endorses the report of the Security Council Commission of Investigation established under resolution 571 (1985) and expresses its appreciation to the members of the Commission;

Strongly condemns the racist South African regime for its continued, intensified and unprovoked acts of aggression against the People's Republic of Angola, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Angola;

Strongly condemns South Africa's utilization of the international Territory of Namibia as a springboard for armed invasions and destabilization of the People's Republic of Angola;

Demands once again that South Africa cease immediately all acts of aggression against the People's Republic of Angola and unconditionally withdraw forthwith all forces occupying Angolan territory as well as scrupulously respect the sovereignty, airspace, territorial integrity and independence of Angola;

Commends the People's Republic of Angola for its steadfast support for the people of Namibia in their just and legitimate struggle against the illegal occupation of their territory by South Africa and for the enjoyment of their inalienable rights to self. determination and national independence;

Requests Member States urgently to extend all necessary assistance to the People's Republic of Angola, in order to strengthen its defence capacity;

Demands that South Africa pay full and adequate compensation to the People's Republic of Angola for the damage to life and property resulting from the acts of aggression;

Requests Member States and international organizations urgently to extend material and other forms of assistance to the People's Republic of Angola in order to facilitate the immediate reconstruction of its economic infrastructure;

Requests the Secretary-General to monitor developments in this situation and report to the Security Council as necessary, but no later than 30 June 1986, on the implementation of the present resolution and, in particular, of paragraphs 7 and 8 thereof;

Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the

79 Ibid., document S/17648.

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