United Nations Security Council resolution 513, adopted unanimously on 4 July 1982, after recalling resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982), 512 (1982) and the

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, the council expressed its alarm at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in west

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and

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. The resolution called on

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, Lebanon and all other parties concerned to respect the rights of the civilian population, and to restore vital supplies of water, electricity, food and medical provisions. The council also commended the work of the

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and international

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to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population.

References

Text of the Resolution at undocs.org

External links

* {{UNSCR 1982 0513 Israeli–Lebanese conflict 0513 1982 in Israel 1982 in Lebanon 0513 July 1982 events

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