United Nations Security Council Resolution 523 – Israel-Lebanon
Resolution 523 (1982) of 18 October 1982
The Security Council,
Having heard the statement of the President of the Re public of Lebanon,
Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and 519 (1982),
Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982). as well as all subsequent resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,
Having studied the report of the Secretary-General and taking note of its conclusions and recommendations.
Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon.
- Decides to extend the present mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further interim pe riod of three months, that is, until 19 January 1983;
2. Insists that there shall be no interference under any pretext with the operations of the Force and that it shall have full freedom of movement in the discharge of its mandate;
3. Authorizes the Force during that period to carry out. with the consent of the Government of Lebanon, interim tasks in the humanitarian and administrative fields, as in dicated in resolutions 511 (1982) and 519 (1982), and to assist the Government of Lebanon in ensuring the security of all the inhabitants of the area without any discrimination:
4. Requests the Secretary-General, within the three-month period, to consult with the Government of Lebanon and to report to the Security Council on ways and means of ensuring the full implementation of the mandate of the Force as defined in resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (19781 and the relevant decisions of the Council:
5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Se curity Council on the progress of his consultations.
Adopted at the 2400th meeting by 13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Poland, Union of Soviet Socialist Republic).
