Theme: Calling attention to needs of refugees or IDPs
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2nd emergency special session: Hungary (1956)
The General Assembly condemned the “use of Soviet military forces” in Hungary and intervention in internal affairs, called for the withdrawal of forces, and…
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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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7th Emergency Special Session: Question of Palestine (1980–1982)
The General Assembly repeatedly reconvened the 7th emergency special session to address developments concerning Palestine and Lebanon through recommendations on withdrawal of forces, humanitarian…
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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.
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Cyprus (1974)
General Assembly responses to the 1974 crisis in Cyprus combined calls for the withdrawal of foreign forces with support for negotiations and humanitarian assistance,…
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Ukraine (2014, 2022)
Following military intervention, the General Assembly reaffirmed Ukraine’s territorial integrity, demanded the withdrawal of Russian forces, and recommended international law compliance, accountability measures and…
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Syrian Arab Republic (2011–2016)
Following the outbreak of civil war in the Syrian Arab Republic, the General Assembly supported regional ceasefire efforts and other good offices, provided authorisation…
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Kampuchea (1978–1998)
General Assembly engagement on the conflict in Kampuchea combined support for Secretary-General good offices and related diplomatic and convening efforts with humanitarian relief and…