United Nations Security Council Resolution 379

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UN Security Council
Resolution 379
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Western Sahara (Moroccan Wall in red)
Date2 November 1975
Meeting no.1,852
CodeS/RES/379 (Document)
SubjectWestern Sahara
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

United Nations Security Council Resolution 379, adopted on November 2, 1975, considered a report by the Secretary General relating to the situation concerning Western Sahara. The council reaffirmed resolution 377, General Assembly resolution 1514 and noted the grave situation with concern.

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The resolution urges all parties concerned and interested to avoid an action which might further escalate the tension in the area and requests the Secretary-General to continue and intensify his consultations with the interested parties and to report back as soon as possible.

No details of the vote were given, other than that it was "adopted by consensus".

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