UN Documents for Authorisations to Use Force: Security Council Resolutions

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29 May 1968 S/RES/253 This resolution established the first Council sanctions committee to monitor the implementation of the sanctions measures in Southern Rhodesia.
22 November 1967 S/RES/242 This was a British sponsored compromise between the three-power and US drafts, calling on all parties to end territorial claims, respect sovereignty, and for Israel to withdraw from occupied territories. This resolution affirmed that the establishment of just and lasting peace in the Middle East should include the application of certain principles inter alia.
16 December 1966 S/RES/232 This resolution imposed sanctions on Southern Rhodesia.
9 April 1966 S/RES/221 This resolution authorised the UK to use force to prevent the supply of oil to Southern Rhodesia.
4 March 1964 S/RES/186 This resolution established UNFICYP.
24 November 1961 S/RES/169 This resolution strengthenedONUC.
21 February 1961 S/RES/161 This resolution strengthened ONUC.
9 August 1960 S/RES/146 This resolution strengthened ONUC.
22 July 1960 S/RES/145 This resolution was on ONUC.
14 July 1960 S/RES/143 This resolution established ONUC.
1 September 1951 S/RES/95 This resolution called upon Egypt to stop restricting the passage of international commercial shipping and goods through the Suez Canal.
27 June 1950 S/RES/83 This resolution authorised the use of force in the context of the Korean War.
25 June 1950 S/RES/82 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.
15 July 1948 S/RES/54 This resolution determined that the situation in Palestine was a threat to international peace and security and ordered a cessation of hostilities.
1 August 1947 S/RES/27 This resolution called upon the Netherlands and Indonesia to cease hostilities.