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  • 10 November 1951 View: S/PV.566

    Abstract: During this meeting, India abstained from voting on resolution 96 (1951).

  • 10 November 1951 View: S/RES/96

    Abstract: This resolution concerned the report of the UN Representative on India and Pakistan and on efforts to establish a plan for the demilitarisation. Both India and Pakistan were recognised for their declaration of working for a peaceful settlement, continuation to observe a cease-fire, and their acceptance of the principle that the accession of the State of Jammu and Kashmir should be determined by a free and impartial plebiscite under the UN auspices.

  • 1 September 1951 View: S/RES/95

    Abstract: This resolution called upon Egypt to stop restricting the passage of international commercial shipping and goods through the Suez Canal.

  • 27 August 1951 View: S/PV.555

    Abstract: This meeting was a meeting on the Palestine question during which article 27 (3) of the UN Charter (obligatory abstention) was raised.

  • 16 August 1951 View: S/PV.553

    Abstract: This meeting was a meeting on the Palestine question during which article 27 (3) of the UN Charter (obligatory abstention) was raised.

  • 29 May 1951 View: S/PV.548

    Abstract: During this meeting, India abstained from voting on decision, explicitly referencing article 27 (3).

  • 30 April 1951 View: S/PV.543

    Abstract: During this meeting, India abstained from voting on a decision, explicitly referencing Article 27 (3).

  • 30 March 1951 View: S/PV.539

    Abstract: During this meeting, India abstained from voting on resolution 91 (1951), explicitly referencing article 27 (3).

  • 30 March 1951 View: S/RES/91

    Abstract: This resolution decided that UNMOGIP would continue to supervise the ceasefire in Kashmir with a mandate to observe and report, investigate complaints of ceasefire violations and submit its finding to each party and to the Secretary-General.

  • 31 January 1951 View: S/PV.572

    Abstract: During this meeting, Pakistan participated in a decision taken without a vote on the India-Pakistan question.

  • 17 November 1950 View: S/PV.524

    Abstract: During this meeting, Egyot abstained from voting on the Palestine Question, explicitly citing Article 27 (3) despite the "lack of precedents".

  • 3 November 1950 View: A/RES/377 (V)

    Abstract: This resolution established the Assembly’s Uniting for Peace procedures.

  • 1 November 1950 View: A/RES/492 (V)

    Abstract: This resolution extended appointment of Trygve Lie for three years, without a Security Council recommendation.

  • 28 September 1950 View: A/RES/491 (V)

    Abstract: This resolution admitted the Republic of Indonesia as a member of the UN.

  • 26 September 1950 View: S/PV.503

    Abstract: This was on the application of Indonesia.

  • 26 September 1950 View: S/RES/86

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Indonesia for UN membership.

  • 27 June 1950 View: S/RES/83

    Abstract: This resolution authorised the use of force in the context of the Korean War.

  • 25 June 1950 View: S/RES/82

    Abstract: This resolution determined the existence of a breach of the peace related to an armed attack by forces from North Korea into the Republic of Korea.

  • 12 April 1950 View: S/PV.471

    Abstract: During this meeting, India abstained from voting on a decision, explicitly referencing article 27 (3).

  • 14 March 1950 View: S/RES/80

    Abstract: This resolution called on both India and Pakistan to execute a programme of demilitarisation and terminated UNCIP.

  • 14 March 1950 View: S/PV.470

    Abstract: During this meeting, India abstained from voting on the resolution 80.

  • 8 December 1949 View: A/RES/302

    Abstract: This was a resolution on the assistance of Palestine refugees.

  • 16 September 1949 View: S/RES/74

    Abstract: This resolution requested further discussions within the Atomic Energy Commission.

  • Abstract: This agreement establishes a ceasefire line as a complement to the suspension of hostilities, as contained in Part I of the Security Council Resolution of 13 August 1948. The agreement provides 30 days for the parties to vacate presently held areas to areas beyond the ceasefire line as established by this agreement.

  • 11 May 1949 View: A/RES/273 (III)

    Abstract: This resolution admitted Israel as a member of the UN.

  • 4 March 1949 View: S/RES/69

    Abstract: This was the recommendation to the Assembly that Israel be admitted as a member of the UN.

  • 25 February 1949 View: S/1267

    Abstract: This was the application for membership of Israel.

  • 9 February 1949 View: S/1247

    Abstract: This was a note from the Secretary General circulating the application of DPRK.

  • 1 February 1949 View: S/1238

    Abstract: This was the application for membership of the Republic of Korea.

  • 17 December 1948 View: S/PV.386

    Abstract: This was on Israel membership.

  • 11 December 1948 View: A/RES/194

    Abstract: This was a resolution calling for a right of return for Palestinian refugees.

  • 10 December 1948 View: A/RES/217 (III) A

    Abstract: This resolution adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

  • 22 November 1948 View: S/2780

    Abstract: This was a note from the Secretary General circulating the application of Viet Nam.

  • 19 November 1948 View: A/RES/192 (III)

    Abstract: This resolution recommended the Security Council pursue the study of the regulation and reduction of conventional armaments and armed forces through the Commission for Conventional Armaments.

  • 16 November 1948 View: S/RES/62

    Abstract: This resolution called for an armistice between Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.

  • 4 November 1948 View: S/RES/61

    Abstract: This resolution established a committee to advise on taking Chapter VII action if the parties failed to comply with troop withdrawals and truce lines.

  • 18 September 1948 View: S/RES/57

    Abstract: This resolution condemned the murder of the UN Mediator in Palestine, Count Folke Bernadotte.

  • 15 July 1948 View: S/RES/54

    Abstract: This resolution determined that the situation in Palestine was a threat to international peace and security and ordered a cessation of hostilities.

  • 22 June 1948 View: S/RES/52

    Abstract: This resolution requested further discussions within the Atomic Energy Commission.

  • 3 June 1948 View: S/RES/51

    Abstract: This resolution directed the Commission to proceed to the areas of dispute without delay “with a view to accomplishing in priority the duties assigned to it by resolution 47”.

  • 29 May 1948 View: S/RES/50

    Abstract: This resolution threatened further actions against the parties and established UNTSO.

  • 24 May 1948 View: S/PV.303

    Abstract: During this meeting, Chile called the veto an "abuse" as article 27 (3) seeks to "prevent a member of the Council from acting as judge in its own case and participating in the decision that may be taken against it".

  • 22 May 1948 View: S/773

    Abstract: This was a US draft resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire.

  • 23 April 1948 View: S/RES/48

    Abstract: This resolution established a truce commission for Palestine.

  • 21 April 1948 View: S/RES/47

    Abstract: This resolution enlarged the membership of UNCIP and recommended measures that would bring about a cessation of the fighting and create the proper conditions for a free and impartial plebiscite to decide whether the State of Jammu and Kashmir would accede to India or Pakistan.

  • 19 April 1948 View: A/RES/188 (S-2)

    Abstract: This resolution admitted Myanmar (Burma) as a member of the UN.

  • 10 April 1948 View: S/RES/45

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Myanmar (Burma) for UN membership.

  • 1 April 1948 View: S/RES/44

    Abstract: This resolution requested the Secretary-General to convoke a special session of the Assembly to consider the question of the future government of Palestine.

  • 5 March 1948 View: S/RES/43

    Abstract: This was a call for a truce between Palestinian and Jewish combatant groups.

  • 20 January 1948 View: S/RES/39

    Abstract: This resolution set up the UN Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) to investigate the dispute between the two countries over Kashmir and exercise “mediatory influence”.