Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
-
4th Emergency Special Session: Question of Congo (1960)
Following divergent Security Council views over continued support to a Security Council-established peace operation, the General Assembly empowered it to respond to the Congo…
-
8th Emergency Special Session: Question of Namibia (1981)
The General Assembly called for comprehensive sanctions against South Africa and urged stronger Security Council action to advance Namibia’s independence.
-
South West Africa (Namibia) (1969–1988)
General Assembly responses to South Africa’s occupation of Namibia and attacks on neighbouring States included findings of aggression, calls for withdrawal and sanctions, and…
-
South Africa and Apartheid (1962–1993)
Recommended diplomatic, economic, military, sporting and cultural sanctions against apartheid South Africa; established a Special Committee to monitor sanctions.
-
Southern Rhodesia (1967–1979)
Responding to a situation of racial oppression, the General Assembly supported efforts to end minority-rule, including support to coercive action and progressively stronger sanctions…
-
South West Africa (Namibia) (1963–1988)
Recommended mandatory sanctions on South Africa over its continued occupation of Namibia, urged Member States to cease political, military and economic cooperation, and proposed…
-
Portuguese Territories (1961–1973)
In response to repeated non-compliance on de-colonization recommendations, the General Assembly recommended diplomatic, economic and military sanctions by Member States and NATO partners, and…
-
Commission of Inquiry: Mozambique (1973)
The General Assembly established a Commission of Inquiry to investigate reported massacres in Mozambique, identify those responsible and recommend accountability measures.