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United Nations Security Council Resolution 305
United Nations Security Council Resolution 305
Background
Resolution 305 was adopted by the United Nations Security Council at its 1612th meeting, held on December 13, 1971.
Content
The resolution reaffirmed previous resolutions on the situation in Cyprus and noted recent encouraging developments. The Council extended the stationing of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus for a further period, now ending on June 15, 1972.
Voting
The resolution was adopted unanimously by a vote of 14 members, with China not participating in the voting.
Mandate Extension
The decision to extend the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus was made to ensure continued peace and stability in the region. The Council called upon the directly concerned parties to continue their work with maximum restraint and complete cooperation with the peacekeeping force.
Dates
* December 13, 1971: Resolution adopted
* June 15, 1972: Mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus extended until
See Also
* Cyprus dispute
* United Nations Security Council Resolution 301 to 400 (1971-1976)
References
* Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
External Links
* Events of December 1971
* United Nations Security Council Resolutions on the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
* United Nations Security Council Resolutions of 1971