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United Nations Security Council Resolution 409 – Southern Rhodesia

United Nations Security Council Resolution 409 – Southern Rhodesia

Resolution 409 (1977) of 27 May 1977

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 216 (1965) of 12 November and 217 (1965) of 20 November 1965, 221 (1966) of 9 April and 232 (1966) of 16 December 1966, 253 (1968) of 29 May 1968, 277 (1970) of 18 March 1970 and 388 (1976) of 6 April 1976,

Reaffirming that the measures provided for in those resolutions, as well as the measures initiated by Member States in pursuance thereof, shall continue in effect,

Taking into account the recommendations made by the Security Council Committee established in pursuance of resolution 253 (1968) concerning the question of Southern Rhodesia in its second special report of 31 December 1976 on the expansion of sanctions against Southern Rhodesia,

Reaffirming that the present situation in Southern Rhodesia constitutes a threat to international peace and security,

Acting under Chapter Vll of the Charter of the United Nations,

  1. Decides that all Member States shall prohibit the use or transfer of any funds in their territories by the illegal régime in Southern Rhodesia, including any office or agent thereof, or by other persans or bodies within Southern Rhodesia, for the purposes of any office or agency of the illegal régime that is established within their territocies other than an office or agency so established exclusively for pensions purposes;

2. Urges, having regard to the principle stated in Article 2, paragraph 6 of the Charter of the United Nations, States not Members of the Unrted Nations to act in accordance with the provisions of the present resolution;

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3. Decides to meet not later than 11 November 1977 to consider the application of further measures under Article 41 of the Charter, and meanwhile requests the Security Council Committee established in pursuance of resolution 253 (1968) concerning the question of Southern Rhodesia to examine, in addition to its other functions, the application of further measures under Article 41 and to report to the Council thereon as soon as possible.

Adopted unanimously, without a vote, at the 2011th meeting.

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