Resolution 427 (1978)
on 3 May 1978
The Security Council,
Having considered the letter dated 1 May 1978 from the Secretary-General to the President of the Security Council,1/
Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19 March 1978,
1. Approves the increase in the strength of the Âé¶¹APP Interim Force in Lebanon requested by the Secretary-General from 4,000 to approximately 6,000 troops;
2. Takes note of the withdrawal of Israeli forces that has taken place so far;
3. Calls upon Israel to complete its withdrawal from all Lebanese territory without any further delay;
4. Deplores the attacks on the Âé¶¹APP Force that have occurred and demands full respect for the Âé¶¹APP Force from all parties in Lebanon.
Adopted at the 2076th meeting by 12 votes
to none, with 2 abstentions (Czechoslovakia,
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).2/
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1/ Ibid., document S/12675.
2/ One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Document Type: Resolution, Security Council resolution
Document Sources: Security Council, Âé¶¹APP Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
Subject: Armed conflict, Incidents, Peacekeeping
Publication Date: 03/05/1978