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14 July 1960 View: S/RES/143

Abstract: This resolution established ONUC.
7 July 1960 View: S/RES/142

Abstract: This resolution recommended the Republic of the Congo for UN membership.
5 July 1960 View: S/RES/141

Abstract: This resolution recommended Somalia for UN membership.
29 June 1960 View: S/RES/140

Abstract: This resolution recommended Madagascar (the Malagsy Republic) for UN membership.
28 June 1960 View: S/RES/139

Abstract: This resolution recommended the Federation of Mali for UN membership.
23 June 1960 View: S/RES/138

Abstract: This was a resolution on the Adolf Eichmann Question on which Argentina abstained, explicitly referencing Article 27 (3).
23 June 1960 View: S/PV.868

Abstract: During this meeting, Argentina abstained from voting on resolution 138 (1960), explicitly referencing article 27 (3).
31 May 1960 View: S/RES/136

Abstract: This resolution recommended Togo for UN membership.
26 January 1960 View: S/RES/133

Abstract: This resolution recommended Cameroun for UN membership.
20 November 1959 View: A/RES/1378 (XIV)

Abstract: This resolution put general and complete disarmament under effective international control on the General Assembly agenda.
7 September 1959 View: S/PV.847

Abstract: In 1959 Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold brought a letter from Laos before the Council but left the Council the option of deciding whether or not to place the issue on its agenda.
12 December 1958 View: A/RES/1325 (XIII)

Abstract: This resolution admitted Guinea as a member of the UN.
9 December 1958 View: S/RES/131

Abstract: This resolution recommended Guinea for UN membership.
5 December 1958 View: A/RES/1287 (XIII)

Abstract: This resolution expressed its confidence that continued efforts will be made by the parties to reach a peaceful, democratic and just solution.
14 December 1957 View: A/RES/1229

Abstract: This resolution renewed appointment of Dag Hammarskjöld.
2 December 1957 View: S/RES/126

Abstract: This resolution concerned the dispute between India and Pakistan over the territories of Jammu and Kashmir.
26 September 1957 View: A/3682

Abstract: This letter recommended the renewal of appointment of Dag Hammarskjöld.
17 September 1957 View: A/RES/1134 (XII)

Abstract: This resolution admitted Malaysia (the Federation of Malaya) as a member of the UN.
5 September 1957 View: S/RES/125

Abstract: This resolution recommended Malaysia (the Federation of Malaya) for UN membership.
8 March 1957 View: A/RES/1118 (XI)

Abstract: This resolution admitted Ghana as a member of the UN.
7 March 1957 View: S/RES/124

Abstract: This resolution recommended Ghana for UN membership.
21 February 1957 View: S/RES/123

Abstract: This resolution concerned the dispute between India and Pakistan over the territories of Jammu and Kashmir.
24 January 1957 View: S/RES/122

Abstract: This resolution concerned the dispute between India and Pakistan over the territories of Jammu and Kashmir.
18 December 1956 View: A/RES/1113 (XI)

Abstract: This resolution admitted Japan as a member of the UN.
12 December 1956 View: S/RES/121

Abstract: This resolution recommended Japan for UN membership.
12 November 1956 View: A/RES/1111 (XI)

Abstract: This resolution admitted Morocco as a member of the UN.
12 November 1956 View: A/RES/1112 (XI)

Abstract: This resolution admitted Tunisia as a member of the UN.
12 November 1956 View: A/RES/1110 (XI)

Abstract: This resolution admitted Sudan as a member of the UN.
31 October 1956 View: S/RES/119

Abstract: This resolution called for an emergency special session of the General Assembly to make recommendations on the Suez issue, due to French and British veto of the previous day's draft Council resolutions.
29 October 1956 View: S/3713/Rev.1

Abstract: This was a revised draft resolution on the Palestinian question, vetoed by France and the UK.
29 October 1956 View: S/3710

Abstract: This was a draft resolution on the Palestinian question, vetoed by France and the UK.
26 July 1956 View: S/RES/116

Abstract: This resolution recommended Tunisia for UN membership.
20 July 1956 View: S/RES/115

Abstract: This resolution recommended Morocco for UN membership.
6 February 1956 View: S/RES/112

Abstract: This resolution recommended Sudan for UN membership.
14 December 1955 View: A/RES/995 (X)

Abstract: This resolution admitted Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Finland, Hungary,Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos), Libyah Arab Jamahiriya (Libya), Nepal, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Sri Lanka (Ceylon) as members of the UN.
14 December 1955 View: S/RES/109

Abstract: This resolution recommended Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos), Libyah Arab Jamahiriya (Libya), Nepal, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Sri Lanka (Ceylon) for UN membership.
17 December 1954 View: A/RES/814 (IX)

Abstract: This resolution considered inappropriate for the time being to adopt a resolution on the question of Cyprus.
7 April 1953 View: A/RES/709 (VII)

Abstract: This resolution appointed Dag Hammarskjöld.
31 March 1953 View: S/PV.617

Abstract: The Security Council recommended appointment of Dag Hammarskjöld.
23 December 1952 View: S/PV.611

Abstract: During this meeting, Pakistan abstained from voting on resolution 98 (1952), according to article 27 (3).
23 December 1952 View: S/RES/98

Abstract: This resolution urged India and Pakistan to begin immediate negotiations under the auspices of the UN Representative for India and Pakistan in order to reach an agreement on the specific number of troops.
30 January 1952 View: S/RES/97

Abstract: This resolution dissolved the Commission for Conventional Armaments.
11 January 1952 View: A/RES/502 (VI)

Abstract: This resolution replaced the Atomic Energy Commission and the Commission for Conventional Armaments with the Disarmament Commission.
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).

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