Theme: Calling for withdrawal of forces
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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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1st emergency special session: Middle East (Suez Crisis) (1956)
Following Security Council deadlock, the General Assembly called for a ceasefire, withdrawal of foreign forces and a re-opening of the Suez Canal.
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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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3rd emergency special session: Middle East (Lebanon) (1958)
After deadlock in the Council, the General Assembly enhanced the tasks of the peace operation (UNOGIL) and recommended other measures to respond to “illegal…
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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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11th Emergency Special Session: Letter Dated 28 February 2014 from the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Addressed to the President of the Security Council (2022–2026)
Resolutions adopted in the 11th emergency special session have condemned acts of “aggression” against Ukraine, demanded withdrawal of foreign forces, a halt to attacks…
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Korea Peninsula (1950–1951)
Following the outbreak of hostilities on the Korean peninsula, the General Assembly identified acts of aggression, called for a ceasefire and withdrawal of foreign…