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.

	United Nations		S/Res/364(1974)
	Security Council				Distr.: General 13 December 1974

 

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RESOLUTION 364 (1974)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1810th meeting,
on 13 December 1974

The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 6 December 1974 (S/11568), 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 also the statement by the Secretary-General contained in paragraph 81 of his report that the parties concerned had signified their concurrence in his recommendation that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations 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 1974,

Noting also the letter dated 7 November 1974 (S/11557) from the Secretary-General to the President of the Security Council together with the text of resolution 3212 (XXIX) entitled “Question of Cyprus” adopted unanimously by the General Assembly at its 2275th plenary meeting on 1 November 1974.

Noting further that General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX) enunciates certain principles intended to facilitate a solution of the current problems of Cyprus by peaceful means, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations,

1. Reaffirms its resolutions 186(1964) of 4 March, 187(1964) of 13 March, 192(1964) of 20 June, 193(1964) of 9 August, 194(1964) of 25 September and 198(1964) of 18 December 1964, 201(1965) of 19 March, 206(1965) of 15 June, 207 (1965) of 10 August and 219 (1965) of 17 December 1965, 220(1966) of 16 March, 222(1966) of 16 June and 231(1966) of 15 December 1966, 238(1967) of 19 June and 244(1967) of 22 December 1967, 247(1968) of 18 March, 254(1968) of 18 June and 261(1968) of 10 December 1968 and 266(1969) of 10 June and 274(1969) of 11 December 1969, 281(1970) of 9 June and 291(1970) of 10 December 1970, 293(1971) of 26 May and 305(1971) of 13 December 1971, 315(1972) of 15 June and 324(1972) of 12 December 1972, 334(1973) of 15 June and 343(1973) of 14 December 1973, 349(1974) of 29 May 1974, and the consensus expressed by the President at the 1143rd meeting on 11 August 1964 and at the 1383rd meeting of 25 November 1967;

2. Reaffirms also its resolutions 353(1974) of 20 July, 354(1974) of 23 July, 355(1974) of 1 August, 357(1974) of 14 August, 358(1974) of 15 August, 359(1974) of 15 August, 360(1974) of 16 August and 361(1974) of 30 August;

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 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 Force in the continuing performance of its duties.

Adopted at the 1810th meeting by 14 votes to note. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

	United Nations		S/Res/365(1974)
	Security Council				Distr.: General 13 December 1974

 

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RESOLUTION 365 (1974)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1810th meeting,
on 13 December 1974

The Security Council,

Having received the text of resolution 3212(XXIX) of the General Assembly on the “Question of Cyprus” (S/11557),

Noting with satisfaction that the above resolution was adopted unanimously,

1. Endorses General Assembly resolution 3212(XXIX) and urges the parties to implement it as soon as possible;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to report on the progress of implementation on the present resolution.

Adopted at the 1810th meeting by consensus.

	United Nations		A/RES/3212(XXIX)
	General Assembly				Distr.: General 1 November 1974

 

RESOLUTION 3212 (XXIX)

The General Assembly adopted on the evening of 1st November, 1974, resolution 3212 (XXIX) by 117 votes in favor, none against and no abstentions.

 

The General Assembly,

Having considered the question of Cyprus,

Gravely concerned about the continuation of the Cyprus crisis, which constitutes a threat to international peace and security,

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

Having heard the statements in the debate and taking note of the Report of the Special Political Committee on the Question of Cyprus,

1. Calls 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;
2. Urges the speedy withdrawal 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;
3. Considers that the constitutional system of the Republic of Cyprus concerns the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot communities;
4. Commends the contacts and negotiations taking place on an equal footing, with the good offices of the Secretary-General between the representatives of the two communities, and calls for their continuation with a view to reaching freely a mutually acceptable political settlement, based on their fundamental and legitimate rights;
5. Considers that all the refugees should return to their homes in safety and calls upon the parties concerned to undertake urgent measures to that end:
6. Expresses the hope that, if necessary, further efforts including negotiations can take place, within the framework of the United Nations, for the purpose of implementing the provisions of the present resolution, thus ensuring to the Republic of Cyprus its fundamental right to independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity;
7. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide United Nations humanitarian assistance to all parts of the population of Cyprus and calls upon all states to contribute to that effort;
8. Calls upon all parties to continue to cooperate fully with the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus, which may be strengthened if necessary;
9. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to lend his good offices to the parties concerned;
10. Further requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of the Security Council.

	United Nations		S/Res/361(1974)
	Security Council				Distr.: General 30 August 1974

 

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RESOLUTION 361 (1974)

Adopted by the Security Council 1795th meeting,
on 30 August 1974

The Security Council,

Conscious of its special responsibilities under the United Nations Charter,

Recalling its resolutions 186(1964) of 4 March, 353(1974) of 20 July, 354(1974) of 23 July, 355(1974), of 1 August, 352(1974) of 14 August and 358(1974) and 359(1974) of 15 August , 360(1974) of 16 August 1974,

Noting that a large number of people on the island have been displaced, and are in need of humanitarian assistance,

Mindful of the fact that it is one of the foremost purposes of the United Nations to lend humanitarian assistance in situations such as the one currently prevailing in Cyprus,

Noting also that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has already been appointed as Co-ordinator of United Nations Humanitarian Assistance for Cyprus with the task of co-ordinating relief assistance to be provided by United Nations programmes and agencies and from other sources,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General contained in document (S/11473),

1.Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for the part he has played in bringing about talks between the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus;

2. Warmly welcomes this development and calls upon those concerned in the talks to pursue them actively with the help of the Secretary-General and in the interests of the Cypriot people as a whole;

3.Calls upon all parties to do everything in their power to alleviate human suffering, to ensure the respect to fundamental human rights for every person and to refrain from all action likely to aggravate the situation;

4.Expresses its grave concern at the plight of the refugees and other persons displaced as a result of the situation in Cyprus and urges the parties concerned, in conjunction with the Secretary-General, to search for peaceful solutions of the problems of refugees, and take appropriate measures to provide for their relief and welfare and to permit persons who wish to do so to return to their homes in safety;

5.Requests the Secretary-General to submit at the earliest possible opportunity a full report on the situation of the refugees and other persons referred to in paragraph 4 above and decides to keep that situation under constant review;

6.Further requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide emergency United Nations humanitarian assistance to all parts of the population of the island in need of such assistance;

7.Calls upon all parties, as a demonstration of good faith to take, both individually and in co-operation with each other, all steps which may promote comprehensive and successful negotiations;

8.Reiterates its call to all parties to cooperate fully with UNFICYP in carrying out its tasks;

9.Expresses the conviction that the speedy implementation of the provisions of the present resolution will assist the achievement of a satisfactory settlement in Cyprus.

Adopted unanimously at the 1795th meeting.

	United Nations		S/Res/360(1974)
	Security Council				Distr.: General 16 August 1974

 

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RESOLUTION 360 (1974)

Adopted by the Security Council at its  1794th meeting,
on 16 August 1974

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 353(1974) of 20 July, 354(1974) of 23 July, 355(1974), of 1 August, 357(1974) of 14 August and 358(1974) of 15 August 1974, its resolutions 353(1974) of 20 July, 354(1974) of 23 July, 355(1974), of 1 August, 357(1974) of 14 August and 358(1974) of 15 August 1974,

Noting that all states have declared their respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus,

Gravely concerned at the deterioration of the situation in Cyprus resulting from the further military operation, which constituted a most serious threat to peace and security in the Eastern Mediterranean area,

1.Records its formal disapproval of the unilateral military actions undertaken against the Republic of Cyprus;

2.Urges the parties to comply with all the provisions of previous resolutions of the Security Council, including those concerning the withdrawal without delay from the Republic of Cyprus of foreign military personnel present otherwise than under the authority of international agreements;

3.Urges the parties to resume without delay, in an atmosphere of constructive co-operation, the negotiations called for in resolution 353(1974) whose outcome should not be impeded or prejudged by the acquisition of advantages resulting from military operations;

4.Requests the Secretary-General to report to it as necessary with a view to the possible adoption of further measures designed to promote the restoration of peaceful conditions;

5.Decides to remain seized of the question permanently and to meet at any time to consider measures which may be required in the light of the developing situation.

Adopted at the 1794th meeting by 11 votes to none, with 3 abstentions (Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Iraq, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

	United Nations		S/Res/358(1974)
	Security Council				Distr.: General 15 August 1974

 

RESOLUTION 358 (1974)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1793rd meeting,
on 15 August 1974

The Security Council,

Deeply concerned about the continuation of violence and bloodshed in Cyprus,

Deeply deploring the non-compliance with its resolution 357 (1974) of 14 August 1974,

1. Recalls its resolutions 353 (1974) of 20 July, 354 (1974) of 23 July, 355 (1974) of 1 August 1974 and 357 (1974),

2. Insists  on the full implementation of the above resolutions by all parties and on the immediate and strict observance of the cease-fire.