Theme: Statements on acts of aggression or other Charter violations
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Panama (1989)
The General Assembly deplored the United States military intervention in Panama intervention as a violation of international law and demanded the immediate withdrawal of…
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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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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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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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9th Emergency Special Session: The Situation in the Occupied Arab Territories (1982)
The General Assembly declared Israel’s annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights null and void, called for Israel’s isolation and urged Member States to take…
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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…