UN Security Council Resolution 400 | ||
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Date | 7 December 1976 | |
Meeting no. | 1,978 | |
Code | S/RES/400 (Document) | |
Subject | Recommendation regarding the appointment of the Secretary-General | |
Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 400, adopted on December 7, 1976 in a closed meeting, after considering the recommendation of the appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Council recommended to the General Assembly that Kurt Waldheim be appointed as Secretary-General for a second term beginning January 1, 1977 and ending December 31, 1981.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 339 was adopted on 23 October 1973 in order to bring a ceasefire in the Yom Kippur War where Resolution 338 two days before had failed.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 350, adopted on 31 May 1974, established the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, to monitor the ceasefire between Israel and Syria in the wake of the Yom Kippur War. UNDOF was initially established for a period of six months, but has had its mandate renewed by subsequent resolutions.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 306 was adopted on December 21, 1971. After considering the recommendation of the appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Council recommended to the General Assembly that Kurt Waldheim be appointed for a five-year term.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 307, adopted on December 21, 1971, after hearing statements from India and Pakistan, the Council demanded that a durable cease-fire be observed until withdrawals could take place to respect the cease-fire line in Jammu and Kashmir. The council also called for international assistance in the relief of suffering and rehabilitation of refugees as well as their return home and a request for the Secretary-General to keep the council informed on developments.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 331, adopted on April 20, 1973, requested the Secretary-General to submit a report to the Council detailing the efforts undertaken by the UN pertaining to the Middle East since June 1967 and decided to meet following the submission of the report to examine the situation. The Council also requested the Secretary-General invite Mr. Gunnar Jarring, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, to be available during the meeting in order to render assistance to the course of the deliberations.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 340 was adopted on October 25, 1973, during the Yom Kippur War. It was passed after the Security Council was informed of the apparent failure of UNSCR 338 and UNSCR 339 to end the fighting.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 344, adopted on December 15, 1973, on the eve of the peace conference arranged for in resolution 338, the Council expressed the hope that speedy progress would be made toward the establishment of the just and durable peace in the Middle East. The Council also expressed its confidence that the Secretary-General would play a full and effective role at the conference and requested that he keep the Council informed on the developments in negotiations.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 342, adopted unanimously on December 11, 1973, after noting with appreciation a report by the Secretary-General, the Council decided to discontinue further efforts on the basis of resolution 309 and requested the Secretary-General keep them informed of any new developments concerning the question of Namibia.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 364, adopted on December 13, 1974, noted reports from the Secretary-General and Government of Cyprus about the prevailing conditions on the island, as well as General Assembly resolution 3212 and previous resolutions.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 365, adopted on 13 December 1974, after receiving General Assembly resolution 3212 and noting with satisfaction in unanimous adoption the Council endorsed the General Assembly resolution and urges the parties concerned to implement it as soon as possible, requesting the Secretary-General to report on the progress of the implementation of this resolution.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 367, adopted on 12 March 1975, after receiving a complaint from the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, the Council again called upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 370, adopted on June 13, 1975, extended the stationing of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus for another 6 months until December 15, 1975. This extension occurred in the wake of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, and the Council urged the Secretary-General to continue the mission of good offices that was entrusted to him by resolution 367 and submit an interim report to them by September 15 and a definitive one no later than December 15.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 377, adopted on 22 October 1975, dealt with the situation in Western Sahara. The Council reaffirmed recent work by the General Assembly and noted a letter from the Permanent Representative of Spain. The Council then invoked Article 34 of the UN Charter to request the Secretary-General enter into immediate consultations with the parties concerned and interested and to report to the Security Council as soon as possible on the results.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 378, adopted on October 23, 1975, considered a report by the Secretary General and noted the developments in the situation in the Middle East. The Secretary General viewed any relaxation in the search for peace at that time to be especially dangerous and urged for a resolution to the situation, namely through the adaption of the plan laid out in resolution 338.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 381, adopted on November 30, 1975, considered a report by the Secretary-General regarding the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force and noted the discussions the Secretary-General had with all the concerned parties to the Middle East situation. The council expressed its concern over the continuing tension in the area and decided to:
United Nations Security Council Resolution 383, adopted on December 13, 1975, noted a report from the Secretary-General that in the existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus was still needed not only to maintain the cease-fire but also to facilitate the "continued search for a peaceful settlement". The Resolution noted the report of the prevailing conditions on the island and the concurrence of the parties concerned with the Secretary-General's recommendation of extending the stationing of the Force in Cyprus for another 6 months.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 389, adopted on April 22, 1976, reaffirmed the right of the people of East Timor to self-determination. The Council called upon all states to respect the territorial integrity of East Timor and upon the Government of Indonesia to withdraw all of its forces from the Territory. The Resolution then asks the Secretary-General to have his Special Representative pursue consultations with the parties concerned and that the Secretary-General follow the implementation of the resolution and submit a report to the Council as soon as possible. The Council goes on to call upon all states and parties to cooperate fully with the United Nations to achieve a peaceful solution and facilitate the decolonization of the territory.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 390, adopted on May 28, 1976, considered a report by the Secretary-General regarding the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. The Council noted the efforts made to establish a durable and just peace in the Middle East but expressed its concern over the prevailing state of tension in the area. The Resolution decided:
United Nations Security Council Resolution 391, adopted on June 15, 1976, noted a report of the Secretary-General that, due to the existing circumstances, the presence of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus would continue to be essential for a peaceful settlement. The report further noted that the force, as well as its civil police were restricted in the north of the island and expressed its concerns regarding actions which could heighten tensions.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 396, adopted on October 22, 1976, considered a report by the Secretary-General regarding the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force and noted the discussions the Secretary-General had had with all the concerned parties in the Middle East situation. The Council expressed its concern over the continuing tension in the area and decided: