United Nations Security Council Resolution 437, adopted on October 10, 1978, after recalling
Resolution 253 (1968) which prevented Member States from allowing those connected to the regime in
Southern Rhodesia to enter their territory, the Council noted with regret the decision by the
United States to allow
Ian Smith and other members of the "illegal regime" to enter the country. Therefore, the resolution considered this action to be in violation of Resolution 253.
The Council called on the United States to observe the provisions of the Security Council and expressed hope that the U.S. will continue to exert its influence in Southern Rhodesia so that majority rule can be achieved.
The resolution was approved by 11 votes to none;
Canada,
West Germany, the
United Kingdom and
United States abstained.
See also
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(1976–1982)
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Rhodesian Bush War
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Unilateral Declaration of Independence (Rhodesia)
External links
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Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
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October 1978 events
1978 in Rhodesia