Assembly for Peace

Theme: Calling for withdrawal of forces

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Grenada (1983)

    Following the US-led military intervention in Grenada, the General Assembly deplored the intervention as a violation of international law and demanded the immediate withdrawal…

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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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