United Nations Security Council resolution 512, adopted unanimously on 19 June 1982, after recalling resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and reaffirming the

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, the Council reminded all parties involved in the conflict in

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to respect the rights of the civilian population by allowing the free distribution of aid from United Nations agencies and the

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. The resolution also called on Member States to provide assistance to the country, as well as reminding Member States of the humanitarian responsibilities of the relevant UN agencies. Finally, the Council requested the assistance of the

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with the situation, and to report back on developments regarding the implementation of the resolution.

References

Text of the Resolution at undocs.org

External links

* {{UNSCR 1982 0512 Israeli–Lebanese conflict 0512 1982 in Israel 1982 in Lebanon 0512 June 1982 events

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