United Nations Security Council Resolution 282 – The Question of race conflict in South Africa resulting from the policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa
Resolution 282 (1970) of 23 July 1970
The Security Council,
Having considered the question of race conflict in South Africa resulting from the policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa, as submitted by forty Member States,
Reiterating its condemnation of the evil and abhor rent policies of apartheid and the measures being taken by the Government of South Africa to enforce and extend those policies beyond its borders,
Recognizing the legitimacy of the struggle of the oppressed people of South Africa in pursuance of their human and political rights et foch in the Caric of the United Nations and the Univerest Declaration of Human Rights,
Gravely concerned by the persistent refusal of the Government of South Africa to abanton its rachu policies and to abide by the resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly on this question and others relating to southern Africa,
Gravely concerned by the situation arising from violations of the arms embargo called for in its reso lutions 181 (1963) of 7 August 1963, 182 (1963) of 4 December 1963 and 191 (1964) of 18 June 1964.
Convinced of the need to strengthen the arms embargo called for in the above resolutions,
Convinced further that the situation resulting from the continued application of the policies of apartheid and the constant build-up of the South African military and police forces, made possible by the continued. acquisition of arms, military vehicles and other equipment and of spare parts for military equipment from a number of Member States and by local manufacture of arms and ammunition under licences granted by some Member States, constitutes a potential threat to international peace and security,
Recognizing that the extensive arms build-up of the military forces of South Africa poses a real threat to the security and sovereignty of independent African States opposed to the racial policies of the Governseat of South Africa, in particular the neighboring States.
- Reiterates its total opposition to the policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa;
2. Reaffirms its resolutions 181 (1963), 182. (1963) and 191 (1964);
3. Condemns the violations of the arms embargo called for in resolutions 181 (1963), 182 (1963) and191 (1964);
4. Calls upon all States to strengthen the arms embargo
(e) By prohibiting investment in, or Technica assistance for the manufacture of arms and aramani non, aircraft, naval craft, or other aulitary vehicles,
(f) By ceasing provision of military training for members of the South African armed forces and all other forms of military co-operation with South Africa:
(g) By undertaking the appropriate action to give effect to the above measures;
5. Requests the Secretary-General to follow closely the implementation of the present resolution and report to the Security Council from time to time:
6. Calls upon all States to observe strictly the arms embargo against South Africa and to assist effectively in the implementation of the present resolution.
Adopted at the 1549th meeting by 12 votes to none, with 3 abstentions (France, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America).
