United Nations		A/RES/34/30
	General Assembly				Distr.: General 20 November 1979

 

RESOLUTION 34/30 (1979)

The United Nations General Assembly at its meeting on November 20, 1979 adopted resolution 34/30 on Cyprus by a vote of 99 in favor to 5 against (Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh and Djibouti) with 35 abstentions.

The General Assembly,

Having considered the question of Cyprus,

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

Mindful of the principle of the inadmissibility of acquisition of territories by force,

Recalling the idea of holding an international conference on Cyprus,

Greatly concerned over the prolongation of the Cyprus crisis which poses a serious threat to international peace and security,

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

Welcoming the ten-point agreement of 19 May 1979 (A/34/620, Annex V),

Expressing deep concern over the lack of progress in the intercommunal talks.

Deploring the continued presence of foreign armed forces and foreign military personnel on the territory of the Republic of Cyprus and the fact that part of its territory is still occupied by foreign forces,

Deploring also all unilateral actions that change the demographic structure of Cyprus,

Mindful of the need to settle the question of Cyprus without further delay by peaceful means in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant United Nations resolutions,

1. Reiterates its full support for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, unity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and calls once again for the cessation of all foreign interference in its affairs;
2. Expresses its support for the ten-point agreement of 19 May 1979, concluded under the auspices of the Secretary-General;
3. Affirms the right of the Republic of Cyprus and its people to full and effective sovereignty and control over the entire territory of Cyprus and its natural and other resources and calls upon all States to support and help the Government of Cyprus to exercise the above-mentioned rights;
4. Demands the immediate and effective implementation of resolution 3212 (XXIX), unanimously adopted by the General Assembly and endorsed by the Security Council in its resolution 365 (1974) of 13 December (1974), and of the subsequent resolutions of the Assembly and the Council on Cyprus, which provide the valid basis for the solution of the problem of Cyprus;
5. Demands the immediate withdrawal of all foreign armed forces and foreign military presence from the Republic of Cyprus;
6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide his good offices for the negotiations between the representatives of the two communities:
7. Calls for the respect of the human rights of all Cypriots and the institution of urgent measures for the voluntary return of the refugees to their homes in safety;
8. Calls for the urgent resumption in a meaningful result-oriented and constructive manner of the negotiations under the auspices of the Secretary-General between the representatives of the two communities, to be conducted freely on an equal footing on the basis of the agreement of 19 May 1979, with a view to reaching as early as possible a mutually acceptable agreement based on their fundamental and legitimate rights;
9. Calls upon the parties concerned to refrain from any unilateral action which might adversely affect the prospects of a just and lasting solution of the problem of Cyprus by peaceful means and to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General in the performance of his task under the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council as well as with the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus;
10. Welcomes, the proposal for the total demilitarization of Cyprus;
11. Reiterates its recommendation that the Security Council should examine the question of the implementation, within a specified timeframe, of its relevant resolutions and consider and adopt thereafter, if necessary, all appropriate and practical measures under the Charter of the United Nations for ensuring the implementation of the resolutions of the United Nations on Cyprus;
12. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly by 31 May 1980 on the progress achieved in the negotiations between the two communities on the basis of the Agreement of 19 May 1979;
13. Authorizes the President of the Thirty-fourth Session of the General Assembly, in the event that the Secretary-General reports lack of progress in the above-mentioned negotiations, to appoint an Ad Hoc Committee composed of no more than seven member states;
14. Requests the Ad Hoc Committee to maintain contact with the Secretary-General in his task of facilitating the successful conclusion of the negotiations between the two communities,
15. Further requests the ad hoc committee, in consultation with the Secretary General, to recommend steps for and promote the implementation of all the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly on Cyprus;
16. Decides to include the item entitled “Question of Cyprus” in the provisional agenda of its thirty-fifth session and requests the Secretary-General to follow up the implementation of the present resolution and to report on all its aspects to the General Assembly at that session.

Separate vote on paragraph 11

There was a separate vote on operative para 11 which was approved by 87 votes in favor, 10 against with 40 abstentions.

Separate vote on para 12

There was also a separate vote on operative para 12 which was approved by 34 votes in favor, 8 against with 34 abstentions.

Separate vote on paras 13,14,15

There was a separate vote on operative paras 13, 14, 15 which were approved by 83 votes in favor, 23 against with 30 abstentions.

	United Nations		S/Res/451(1979))
	Security Council				Distr.: General 15 June 1979

 

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RESOLUTION 451 (1979)

Adopted by the Security Council  at its  2150th meeting,
on 15 June 1979

The Security Council,

Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 31 May 1979(S/13369 and Add. 1),

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 further 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 1979,

Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions:

Welcoming the ten-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 in Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General (S/13369, para 51),

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force established under resolution 186(1964), for a further period ending 15 December 1979;

2. Urges the parties to proceed with the intercommunal talks within the framework of the 10-point agreement in a continuing, sustained and result-oriented manner, avoiding any delay;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of this resolution by 31 May 1979.

Adopted at the 2150th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

	United Nations		A/RES/33/172
	General Assembly				Distr.: General 20 December 1978

 

RESOLUTION 33/172

Adopted by the General Assembly on 20 December 1978 on the question of missing persons in Cyprus

The General Assembly,

Reaffirming its resolution 3450 (XXX) of 9 November 1975 and 32/ 128 of 16 December 1977 on the missing persons in Cyprus,

Regretting the delay in the implementation of these resolutions,

1. Urges the establishment of the investigatory body under the chairmanship of a representative of the Secretary-General with the cooperation of the International Committee of the Red Cross, which would be in a position to function impartially, effectively and speedily so as to resolve the problem without undue delay. The representative of the Secretary-General shall be empowered, in case of disagreement, to reach a binding independent opinion which shall be implemented;
2. Calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with the investigatory body and, to this effect, to appoint their representatives there-to forthwith;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his good offices, through his Special Representatives in Cyprus, to support the establishment of the investigatory body.

Adopted at the 90th meeting by 69 votes to 6 with 55 abstentions.

	United Nations		S/Res/443(1978)
	Security Council				Distr.: General 14 December 1978

 

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RESOLUTION 443 (1978)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 2107th meeting,
on 14 December 1978

The Security Council,

Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 1 December 1978(S/12946),

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 further 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 1978,

Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force established under resolution 186(1964), for a further period ending 15 June 1979;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of this resolution by 31 May 1979.

Adopted at the 2107th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

	United Nations		S/Res/440(1978)
	Security Council				Distr.: General 27 November 1978

 

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RESOLUTION 440 (1978)

Adopted by the Security Council  at its 2100th meeting,
on 27 November 1978

The Security Council,

Having considered the situation in Cyprus in response to the letter dated 7 November 1978 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations (S/12918),

Deeply concerned at the lack of progress in the solution of the Cyprus problem,

Taking note of the relevant General Assembly resolutions concerning Cyprus,

Mindful of the urgency of solving the Cyprus problem without delay,

1. Reaffirms its resolutions 365(1974) of 13 December 1974, 367(1975) of 12 March 1975 and subsequent resolutions, including resolution 410(1977) of 15 June 1977;

2. Calls upon the parties concerned to comply with and cooperate in the implementation of those resolutions within a specific time-frame;

3. Urges the representatives of the two communities to resume negotiations, under the auspices of the Secretary-General, on an agreed basis, bearing in mind the afore-mentioned resolutions;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to report on the efforts made with regard to the negotiations referred to in paragraph 3 and on the progress towards the implementation of its resolutions of 30 May 1979, or earlier if developments should warrant it;

5. Decides to remain seized of the matter and to review the situation in June 1979 in order to continue to promote a just solution to the Cyprus problem.

 

	United Nations		A/RES/33/15
	General Assembly				Distr.: General 9 November 1978

 

RESOLUTION 32/15 (1977)

The United Nations General Assembly at its meeting on 9 November 1977, adopted resolution 32/15 on the question of Cyprus. The vote was 116 in favor to 6 against with 20 abstentions. The opposing votes were cast by Turkey, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan and Uganda.

The General Assembly,

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

Greatly concerned over the prolongation of the Cyprus crisis which continues to constitute a serious threat to international peace and security,

Deeply regretting that the resolutions of the United Nations on (Cyprus have not yet been implemented,

Expressing deep concern over the lack of progress in the intercommunal talks,

Deploring the continued presence of foreign armed forces and foreign military personnel on the territory of the Republic of Cyprus and the fact that part of its territory is still occupied by foreign forces,

Deploring also a11 unilateral actions that change the demographic structure of Cyprus,

Mindful of the need to settle the question of Cyprus without further delay by peaceful means in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Reiterates its full support for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and calls once again for the cessation of all foreign interference in its affairs;
2. Demands the immediate and effective implementation of resolution 3212 (XXIX), unanimously adopted by the General Assembly and endorsed by the Security Council in its resolution 365 (1974) of 13 December 1974, and of the subsequent resolutions of the Assembly and the Council on Cyprus, which provide the valid basis for the solution of the Problem of Cyprus;
3. Demands the immediate withdrawal of all foreign armed forces and foreign military presence from the Republic of Cyprus;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide his good offices for the negotiations between the representatives of the two communities:
5. Calls for the respect of the human rights of all Cypriots and the institution of urgent measures for the voluntary return of the refugees to their homes in safety;
6. Calls for the urgent resumption in a meaningful and constructive manner of the negotiations under the auspices of the Secretary-General between the representatives of the two communities, to be conducted freely on an equal footing on the basis of comprehensive and constructive proposals of the parties concerned with a view to reaching as early as possible a mutually acceptable agreement based on their fundamental and legitimate rights;
7. Calls upon the parties concerned to refrain from any unilateral action which might adversely affect the prospects of a just and lasting solution of the problem of Cyprus by. peaceful means and to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General in the performance of his task under the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council as well as with the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus;
8. Recommends that the Security Council should examine the question of the implementation, within a time-frame, of its relevant resolutions and consider and adopt thereafter, if necessary, a11 appropriate and practical measures under the Charter of the United Nations for ensuring the implementation of the resolutions of the United Nations on Cyprus;
9. Decides to include the item entitled “Question of Cyprus” in the provisional agenda of its Thirty-Fourth Session and requests the Secretary-General to follow up the implementation of the present resolution and to report on all its aspects to the General Assemble at that session.

Separate vote on paragraph 8,

A separate vote was taken on operative paragraph 8, above, which was approved by 80 in favor, 7 against with 48 abstentions.

	United Nations		S/Res/430(1978)
	Security Council				Distr.: General 16 June 1978

 

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RESOLUTION 430 (1978)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 2080th meeting,
on 16 June 1978

The Security Council,

Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 31 May 1978(S/12723),

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 further 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 1978,

Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force established under resolution 186(1964), for a further period ending 15 December 1978;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of this resolution by 30 November 1978.

Adopted at the 2080th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

	United Nations		17 (XXXIV) 1978
	General Assembly				Distr.: General 7 March 1978

 

RESOLUTION 17 (XXXIV) OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Adopted on 7.3.78 on the question of Human Rights in Cyprus

The Commission of Human Rights,

Guided by the purposes and principles of the United Nations,

Mindful of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international instruments in the field of human rights,

Noting General Assembly resolutions 3212 (XXIX), 3395(XXX) 3450(XXX). 31/12. 32/13. 32/15 and 32/128.

Recalling its previous resolutions 4 (X-XXI) and 4 (XXXII),

Mindful of the need to restore human rights in Cyprus without 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,

Noting with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General under General Commission decision 6 (XXXIII) (E/CN. 4/1725),

1. Reiterates its previous calls for the full restoration of all human rights to the population of Cyprus, in particular to the refugees;
2. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary General for all his efforts and hopes that the agreement of 12 February 1977 towards reaching a solution of various aspects of the Cyprus problem may constitute an important step in the search for a lasting peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-fifth session with information relevant to the implementation of the present resolution;
4. Decides to consider the question of human rights in Cyprus at its thirty-fifth session.

Adopted at the 1470th meeting, without a vote.

	United Nations		A/RES/32/15
	General Assembly				Distr.: General 16 December 1977

 

RESOLUTION 32/15 (1977)

The United Nations General Assembly at its meeting on 9 November 1977, adopted resolution 32/15 on the question of Cyprus. The vote was 116 in favor to 6 against with 20 abstentions. The opposing votes were cast by Turkey, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan and Uganda.

The General Assembly,

Having considered the question of Cyprus,

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

Recalling its resolution 3212 (XXIX) of 1 November 1974, 3395 (XXX) of 20 November 1975 and 31/12 of 12 November 1976,

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

Expressing concern over the lack of progress in the intercommunal talks.

Mindful of the need to solve the question of Cyprus without further delay by peaceful means in accordance with the purpose and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Calls for the urgent and effective implementation of resolution 3212 (XXIX), unanimously adopted by the General Assembly and endorsed by the Security Council in its resolution 365 (1974) of 13 December 1974, as the valid framework for the solution of the problem of Cyprus;
2. Reiterates its call upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and to cease any form of interference in its internal affairs;
3. Calls for the urgent resumption in a meaningful and constructive manner of the negotiations between the representatives of the two communities, to be conducted freely on an equal footing on the basis of comprehensive and concrete proposals of the parties concerned with a view to reaching as early as possible a mutually acceptable agreement based on their fundamental and legitimate rights;
4. Demands that the parties concerned refrain from any unilateral actions which might adversely affect the prospects of a just and lasting solution of the problem of Cyprus by peaceful means;
5. Recommends that the Security Council should keep the question of Cyprus under constant review and adopt all practical means to promote the effective implementation of its relevant resolutions in all their aspects;
6. Calls on the parties concerned to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General in the performance of his tasks under the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and of the Security Council as well as with the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus;
7. Decides to include the item entitled “Question of Cyprus,, in the provisional Agenda of its Thirty-Third Session and requests the Secretary-General to follow up the implementation of the present resolution and to report thereon to the General Assembly at that Session.

Separate Vote on Paragraph 5,

A separate vote was taken on operative paragraph S, above, which was approved by 82 in favor, to 9 against with 48 abstentions.

	United Nations		A/RES/32/128
	General Assembly				Distr.: General 16 December 1977

 

RESOLUTION 32/128

Adopted by the General Assembly on 16 December 1977 on the question of missing persons in Cyprus

The General Assembly,

Concerned at the lack of progress towards the tracing of and accounting for missing persons in Cyprus;

Expressing the hope that the informal discussions now taking place to establish a joint committee to trace missing persons are successful,

1. Requests the Secretary-General to provide his good offices through his Special Representative in Cyprus to support the establishment of an Investigatory Body with the participation of the International Committee of the Red Cross which would be in a position to function impartially, effectively and speedily so as to resolve the problem without undue delay;
2. Invites the parties concerned to continue cooperating in the establishment of the Investigatory Body and work out the modalities with a view to activating it expeditiously.

Adopted at the 105th meeting, without a vote.