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 symbol:
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