Region: Asia
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Regular session: The Situation in the India/Pakistan Subcontinent (Hostilities over Bangladesh) (1971)
In response to hostilities between India and Pakistan, the General Assembly called for a ceasefire, refugee support and Security Council action. This matter was…
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6th Emergency Special Session: The Situation in Afghanistan and its Implications for International Peace and Security (1980)
The General Assembly deplored the armed intervention in Afghanistan, called for the withdrawal of foreign troops and appealed for humanitarian assistance and refugee support.
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United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia
Support for UNTAC illustrates the General Assembly’s role in supporting a Security Council-mandated peace operation as part of its broader engagement in the Cambodian…
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Burma (1953–1954)
In response to the presence of foreign armed forces in Burma, the General Assembly condemned the violation of Burma’s territorial integrity and called for…
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Kampuchea (1978–1981)
Following foreign intervention in Kampuchea, the General Assembly called for the withdrawal of foreign forces, reaffirmed the principles of non-intervention, supported the Secretary-General’s good…
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Fact-Finding Mission: South Vietnam (1963)
With invitation from Vietnam, the General Assembly established a fact-finding mission to examine allegations of persecution of the Buddhist community.
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Group of Experts: Cambodia (1998)
After the peace process and transition period in Cambodia, the General Assembly appointed a Group of Experts to examine Khmer Rouge crimes, and assess…
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Investigative Team: Afghanistan (1999)
In response to intensifying armed hostilities in Afghanistan, the General Assembly requested an investigative team to examine reports of mass killings, rape and other…