United Nations Security Council Resolution 286 – The situation created by increasing incidents involving the hijacking of commercial aircraft
Resolution 286 (1970) of 9 September 1970
The Security Council,
Gravely concerned at the threat to innocent civilian lives from the hijacking of aircraft and any other interference in international travel,
- Appeals to all parties concerned for the immediate release of all passengers and crews without exception, held as a result of hijackings and other interference in international travel;
2. Calls on States to take all possible legal steps to prevent further hijacking or any other mtcrference with international civil at travel. “
Adopted at the 1552nd meeting.
