Theme: Statements on acts of aggression or other Charter violations

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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…

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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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  • Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (1986)

    Following US military strikes against Libya, the General Assembly condemned the use of force, called upon the United States to refrain from further military…

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  • Iraq (nuclear installations) (1981)

    General Assembly responses to an attack on Iraq’s nuclear reactor included condemnation of a Charter violation, recommendations for sanctioning measures, and calls for further…

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