United Nations Security Council Resolution 4

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UN Security Council
Resolution 4
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The Flag of Spain under Franco
DateApril 29 1946
Meeting no.39
CodeS/RES/4 (Document)
SubjectThe impact of Spain's dictatorship on International Peace and Security
Voting summary
  • 10 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 1 abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

United Nations Security Council Resolution 4, adopted on April 29, 1946, condemned the Francoist State in Spain and formed a sub-committee to decide whether or not his rule was leading to international friction, and if so, what to do about it.

The resolution was adopted with 10 votes, while the USSR abstained.

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