United Nations Security Council Resolution 4

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UN Security Council
Resolution 4
Flag of Spain 1945 1977.svg
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
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 4 was adopted on April 29, 1946. The Council condemned Francoist Spain and formed a sub-committee to assess the conflict.

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Resolution 4 passed with ten votes to none. The Soviet Union abstained. [1]

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References

  1. United Nations Security Council. (1946). The Spanish Question (Resolution No. 4). Retrieved from UN Official Documents.