United Nations		S/Res/401(1976)
	Security Council				Distr.: General 14 December 1976

 

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RESOLUTION 401 (1976)

Adopted by the Security Council  at its 1979th meeting,
on 14 December 1976

 The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 9 December 1976 (S/12253), that in the existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus is essential not only to help maintain quiet in the island but also to facilitate the continued search for a peaceful settlement,

Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the island,

Noting also from the report that the freedom of movement of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus and its civil police is still restricted in the north of the island, that progress is being made in discussions regarding the stationing, deployment and functioning of the Force and expressing the hope that ways will be found to surmount the remaining obstacles,

Noting further that the Secretary-General expresses the view, that the best hope of achieving a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem lies in negotiations between the representatives of the two communities and that the usefulness of those negotiations depends upon the willingness of all parties concerned to show the necessary flexibility, taking into account not only their own interests but also the legitimate aspirations and requirements of the opposing side,

Expressing its concern at actions which increase tension between the two communities and tend to affect adversely the efforts towards a just and lasting peace in Cyprus,

Emphasizing the need for the parties concerned to adhere to the agreements reached at all previous rounds of the talks held under the auspices of the Secretary-General and expressing the hope that future talks will be meaningful and productive,

Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1976,

1. Reaffirms the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964, as well as subsequent resolutions and decisions on the establishment and maintenance of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus and other aspects of the situation in Cyprus;

2. Reaffirms once again its resolution 365 of 13 December 1974, by which it endorsed General Assembly resolution 3212(XXIX) adopted unanimously on 1 November, 1974, and calls once again for their urgent and effective implementation and that of its resolution 367(1975) of 12 March 1975;

3. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint to refrain from any unilateral or other action likely to affect adversely the prospects of negotiations and to continue and accelerate determined cooperative efforts to achieve the objectives of the Security Council;

4. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186(1964) for a further period ending 15 June 1977, in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force;

5. Appeals again to all parties concerned to extend their fullest cooperation so as to enable the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force to perform its duties effectively;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue the mission of good offices entrusted to him by paragraph 6 of resolution 367(1975), to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of this resolution by 30 April 1977.

Adopted at the 1979th meeting by 13 votes to none. Two members, (Benin and China) did not participate in the voting.

	United Nations		A/RES/31/12
	General Assembly				Distr.: General 12 November 1976

 

RESOLUTION 31/12 (1976)

The General Assembly adopted on 12th November, 1976 resolution 31/12 (1976) by 94 votes in favor, one against (Turkey) and 27 abstentions.

The General Assembly,

Having considered the question of Cyprus,

Deeply concerned over the prolongation of the Cyprus crisis, which endangers international peace and security,

Reiterating, its full support for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus, and calling once again for the cessation of all foreign interference in its affairs.

Deeply regretting that the United Nations resolutions on Cyprus have not vet been implemented,

Mindful of the need to solve the problem of Cyprus without further delay by peaceful means in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations:

1. Reaffirms its resolutions 3212 (XXIX) of I November 1974 and 3395(XXX) of 20 November 1975;
2. Demands the urgent implementation of the above-mentioned resolutions;
3. Calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General in this regard;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide his good offices for the negotiations between the representatives of the two communities:
5. Expresses the hope that the Security Council will consider appropriate steps for the implementation of its resolution 365 (1974) of 13 December 1974;
6. Requests the Secretary-General to follow up the implementation of the present resolution and report thereon to the General Assembly at its thirty-second session;
7. Decides to include the item entitled “Question of Cyprus,, in the provisional agenda of its thirty-second session.

	United Nations		S/Res/391(1976)
	Security Council				Distr.: General 15 June 1976

 

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RESOLUTION 391 (1976)

Adopted by the Security Council at its  1927th meeting,
on 15 June 1976

The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 5 June 1975 (S/12093), that in the existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus is essential not only to help maintain quiet in the island but also to facilitate the continued search for a peaceful settlement,

Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the island,

Noting also from the report that the freedom of movement of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus and its civil police is still restricted in the north of the island and that progress is being made in discussions regarding the stationing, deployment and functioning of the Force and expressing the hope that those discussions will lead speedily to the elimination of all existing difficulties,

Noting further that, in paragraphs 70 of his report, the Secretary-General expressed the view, that the best hope of achieving a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem lies in negotiations between the representatives of the two communities and that the usefulness of those negotiations depends upon the willingness of all parties concerned to show the necessary flexibility, taking into account not only their own interests but also the legitimate aspirations and requirements of the opposing side,

Expressing its concern at actions which increase tension between the two communities and tend to affect adversely the efforts towards a just and lasting peace in Cyprus,

Emphasizing the need for the parties concerned to adhere to the agreements reached at all previous rounds of the talks held under the auspices of the Secretary-General and expressing the hope that future talks will be meaningful and productive,

Noting the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1976,

1. Reaffirms the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964, as well as subsequent resolutions and decisions on the establishment and maintenance of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus and other aspects of the situation in Cyprus;

2. Reaffirms once again its resolution 365(1974) of 13 December 1974, by which it endorsed General Assembly resolution 3212(XXIX) adopted unanimously on 1 November, 1974, and calls once again for their urgent and effective implementation and that of its resolution 367(1975) of 12 March 1975;

3. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint to refrain from any unilateral or other action likely to affect adversely the prospects of negotiations and to continue and accelerate determined co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives of the Security Council;

4. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186(1964) for a further period ending 15 December 1976, in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force;

5. Appeals again to all parties concerned to extend their fullest co-operation so as to enable the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force to perform its duties effectively;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue the mission of good offices entrusted to him by paragraph 6 of resolution 367(1975), to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation on this resolution by 30 October 1976.

Adopted at the 1927th meeting by 13 votes to none. One member, (China) did not participate in the voting.

	United Nations		4 (XXXII) 1976
	General Assembly				Distr.: General 27 February 1976

 

RESOLUTION 4 (XXXII) OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Adopted on 27.2.76 on the question of Human Rights in Cyprus

The Commission of Human Rights,

Guided by the principles and purposes of the United Nations,

Mindful of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the relevant international instruments in particular the provisions of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949.

Noting General Assembly resolutions 3395 (XXX) and 3450(XXX),

Reaffirming its resolution 4 (XXXI) and deeply concerned by the lack of progress in its implementation,

Recalling resolution 1 (XXVII) of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities,

Deeply concerned by the continuation of the Cyprus crisis and the continuing plight of the displaced persons in Cyprus,

Mindful of the need to solve the humanitarian problems and restore human rights in Cyprus without further delay.

Recommending to the communities to do their utmost to find a just and lasting peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem based on respect of the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus, which solution will also guarantee the full enjoyment in mutual confidence by the whole population of Cyprus of all human rights and fundamental freedoms,

Noting the report of the Secretary-General under General Assembly resolution 3450 (XXX) and its own resolution 4(XXXI) and expressing appreciation there or

Appreciating the fact that the time factor has not enabled the Secretary-General to complete his task under General Assembly resolution 3450 (XXX),

1. Renews its call upon the parties concerned to undertake urgent measures to facilitate the voluntary return of all refugees and displaced persons to their homes in safety and to settle all other aspects of the refugee problem;
2. Urges all parties to refrain from unilateral actions in contravention of the relevant United Nations resolutions, including changes in the demographic structure of Cyprus;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue and intensify his efforts under General Assembly resolution 3450 (XXX) in respect of missing persons in Cyprus and calls upon the parties concerned to co-operate with the Secretary-General in the fulfillment of his task;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-third session with the information relevant to the implementation of the present resolution.
5. Decides to consider the question of human rights in Cyprus at its thirty-third second session.

Adopted at the 1369th meeting, without a vote.

	United Nations		S/Res/383(1975)
	Security Council				Distr.: General 13 December 1975

 

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RESOLUTION 383 (1975)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1863rd meeting,
on 13 December 1975

The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 8 December 1975 (S/11900 and Add. 1), that in the existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed to perform not only to maintain the cease-fire but also to facilitate the continued search for a peaceful settlement,

Noting from the report the conditions prevailing on the island,

Noting further that, in para. 68 of his report, the Secretary-General has expressed the view, that in the present circumstances the best available means of making progress towards a settlement is through continued talks between the representatives of the two communities and that such talks can be fruitful only if the interlocutors are ready and authorised to engage in meaningful negotiations on all essential aspects of a settlement of the Cyprus problem,

Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1975,

Noting that General Assembly resolution 3395 of 20 November 1975 reaffirmed the urgent need for continued efforts for the effective implementation in all parts of General Assembly resolution 3212 of 1 November 1974 which was endorsed by the Security Council in its resolution 365(1974) of 13 December 1974,

1. Reaffirms the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964, as well as subsequent resolutions and decisions on the establishment and maintenance of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus and on other aspects of the situation in Cyprus;

2. Reaffirms its resolutions 365(1974) of 13 December 1974, and 367(1975) of 12 March 1975 and calls for their urgent and effective implementation;

3. 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;

4. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186(1964) for a further period ending 15 June 1976, in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force;

5. Appeals again to all parties concerned to extend their full co-operation to the Force in its continuing performance of its duties;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue the mission of good offices entrusted to him by para. 6 of resolution 367(1975) to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report not later than 31 March 1976.

Adopted at the 1863rd meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

	United Nations		A/RES/3450(XXX)
	General Assembly				Distr.: General 9 December 1975

 

RESOLUTION 3450 (XXX)

Adopted by the General Assembly on 9 December 1975 on the question of missing persons in Cyprus

 

The General Assembly,

Recalling its resolution 3212 (XXIX) of 1 November 1974,

Noting resolution 4 (XXXI) of the Commission on Human Rights on 13. February 1975,

Gravely concerned about the fate of a considerable number of Cypriots who are missing as a result of armed conflict in Cyprus,

Appreciating the work of the International Committee of the Red (7ra.ss in this field.

Reaffirming the basic human need of families in Cyprus to be informed about missing relatives,

1. Requests the Secretary-General to exert every effort in close cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross in assisting the tracing of and accounting for missing persons as a result of armed conflict in Cyprus;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-second session with information relevant to the implementation of the present resolution.

Adopted at the 2433rd meeting by 106 votes to none with 26 abstentions.

	United Nations		A/RES/3395(XXX)
	General Assembly				Distr.: General 20 November 1975

 

RESOLUTION 3395 (XXX)

The General Assembly adopted on the evening of 20th November, 1975, resolution 3395, by 117 votes in favor, one against, (Turkey) and 9 abstentions.

 

The General Assembly,

Having considered the question of Cyprus,

Having heard the statement in the debate and taking note of the Report of the Special Political Committee,

Noting with concern that four rounds of talks between the representatives of the two communities in pursuance of Security Council resolution 367 (1975) of 12 March 1975 have not yet led to a mutually acceptable settlement,

Deeply concerned at the continuation of the crisis in Cyprus,

Mindful of the need to solve the Cyprus crisis without further delay by peaceful means, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the I United Nations.

1. Reaffirms the urgent need for continued efforts for the effective implementation in all parts of its resolution 3212 (XX :X) of 1 November 1974 endorsed by the Security Council in its resolution 365 (1974) of 13 December 1974 and to that end;
2. Calls once again upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and to refrain from all acts and interventions directed against it;

v 3. Demands the withdrawal without further delay of all foreign armed forces and foreign military presence and personnel from the Republic of Cyprus, and the cessation of all foreign interference in its affairs;

4. Calls upon the parties concerned to undertake urgent measures to facilitate the voluntary return of all refugees to their homes in safety and to settle all other aspects of the refugee problem;

5. Calls for the immediate resumption in a meaningful and constructive manner of the negotiations between the representatives of the two communities under the auspices of the Secretary-General to be conducted freely on an equal footing with a view to reaching a mutually acceptable agreement based on their fundamental and legitimate rights;

6. Urges all parties to refrain from unilateral action in contravention of its resolution 3212 (XXIX), including changes in the demographic structure of Cyprus;

7. Requests the Secretary-General of the United Nations to continue his role in the negotiations between the representatives of the two communities:

8. Also requests the Secretary-General to bring this resolution to the attention of the Security Council and to report on its implementations, as soon as appropriate, and not later than 31st March, 1976;

9. Calls upon all parties to continue to cooperate fully with the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus;

10. Decides to remain seized of this question.

	United Nations		S/Res/370(1975)
	Security Council				Distr.: General 13 June 1975

 

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RESOLUTION 370 (1975)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1830th meeting,
on 13 June 1975

The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 9 June 1975 (S/11717), that in the existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed to perform the tasks it is currently undertaking if the cease-fire is to be maintained in the island and the search for a peaceful settlement facilitated,

Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the island,

Noting further that, in paragraphs 67 and 68 of his report, the Secretary-General has expressed the view, in connection with the talks in Vienna between representatives of the two communities held pursuant to resolution 367(1975) of 12 March 1975, that the negotiating process should be maintained and, if possible, accelerated and that its success would require from all parties determination, understanding and a willingness to make reciprocal gestures,

Noting also the statement by the Secretary-General contained in paragraph 69 of his report that the parties concerned had signified their concurrence in his recommendations that the Security Council extend the stationing of the Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1975,

1. Reaffirms the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964, as well as subsequent resolutions and decisions on the establishment and maintenance of UNFICYP and on other aspects of the situation in Cyprus;

2. Reaffirms once again its resolution 365(1974) of 13 December 1974, by which it endorsed General Assembly resolution 3212(XXIX) adopted unanimously on 1 November, 1974, and calls for their urgent and effective implementation and that of its resolution 367(1975);

3. 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;

4. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186(1964) for a further period ending 15 December 1975, in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force;

5. Appeals again to all parties concerned to extend their full co-operation to the United Nations, Peace-Keeping Force in the continuing performance of its duties;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue the mission of good offices entrusted to him by paragraph 6 of resolution 367(1975) to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit an interim report by 15 September 1975 and a definite report not later than 15 December, 1975.

Adopted at the 1830th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

	United Nations		S/Res/367(1975))
	Security Council				Distr.: General 12 March 1975

 

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RESOLUTION 367 (1974)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1820th meeting,
on 12 March 1975

The Security Council,

Having considered the situation in Cyprus in response to the complaint submitted by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus,

Having heard the report of the Secretary-General and the statements made by the parties concerned,

Deeply concerned at the continuation of the crisis in Cyprus,

Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolution 365(1974) of 13 December 1974, by which it endorsed General Assembly resolution 3212(XXIX) adopted unanimously on 1 November 1974,

Noting the absence of progress towards the implementation of its resolutions

1. Calls once more on all States to respect the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and urgently requests them, as well as the parties concerned, to refrain from any action which might prejudice that sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment, as well as from any attempt at partition of the island or its unification with any other country;

2. Regrets the unilateral decision of 13 February 1975, declaring that a part of the Republic of Cyprus would become a “Federated Turkish State”, as, inter alia, tending to compromise the continuation of negotiations between the representatives of the two communities on an equal footing, the objective of which must continue to be to reach freely a solution providing for a political settlement and the establishment of a mutually acceptable constitutional arrangement, and expresses its concern over all unilateral actions by the parties which have compromised or may compromise the implementation of the relevant United Nations resolutions;

3. Affirms that the decision referred to in paragraph 2 above does not prejudge the final political settlement of the problem of Cyprus and takes note of the declaration that this was not its intention;

4. Calls for the urgent and effective implementation of all parts and provisions of General Assembly resolution 3212(XXIX), endorsed by Security Council resolution 365(1974);

5. Considers that new efforts should be undertaken to assist the resumption of the negotiations referred to in paragraph 4 of General Assembly resolution 3212(XXIX) between the representatives of the two communities;

6. Requests the Secretary-General accordingly to undertake a new mission of good offices and to that end to convene the parties under new agreed procedures and place himself personally at their disposal, so that the resumption, the intensification and the progress of comprehensive negotiations, carried out in a reciprocal spirit of understanding and of moderation under his personal auspices and with his direction as appropriate, might thereby be facilitated;

7. Calls on the representatives of the two communities to cooperate closely with the Secretary-General in the discharge of this new mission of good offices and asks them to accord personally a high priority to their negotiations;

8. Calls on all the parties concerned to refrain from any action which might jeopardise the negotiations between the representatives of the two communities and to take steps which will facilitate the creation of the new climate necessary for the success of those negotiations;

9. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made towards the implementation of resolution 365(1974) and of this resolution and to report to it whenever he considered it appropriate and, in any case, before 15 June 1975;

10. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted at the 1820th meeting without a vote.

	United Nations		4 (XXXI) 1975
	General Assembly				Distr.: General 13 February 1975

 

RESOLUTION 4 (XXXI) OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Adopted on 13.2.75 on the question of Human Rights in Cyprus

The Commission of Human Rights,

Guided by the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations.

Mindful of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the relevant international instruments in particular the provisions of the Geneva conventions of August 1949,

Bearing in mind General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX),

Alarmed by the continuation of the Cyprus crisis,

Expressing the hope that negotiations now under way in Cyprus and referred to in paragraph 4 of General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX) will also help to alleviate human suffering on the island,

1. Calls upon all parties concerned to adhere strictly to the principles of the United Nations Charter, international instruments in the field of human rights, and the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council and to undertake urgent measures for the return of all refugees to their homes in safety;
2. Calls for the intensification of efforts aimed at tracing and accounting for missing persons.
3. Expresses its support for the General Assembly’s request to the Secretary-General to continue to lend his good offices to the parties concerned and to provide United Nations humanitarian assistance to all parts of the population in Cyprus;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-second session with the information relevant to the implementation of the present resolution.

Adopted at the 1305th meeting, without a vote.