United Nations Security Council Resolution 398
United Nations Security Council resolution
United Nations Security Council Resolution 398, adopted on November 30, 1976, considered a report by the Secretary-General regarding the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. The Council noted its efforts to establish a durable and just peace in the Middle East but also expressed its concern over the prevailing state of tension in the area. The Resolution decided to call upon the parties concerned to immediately implement Resolution 338, it renewed the mandate of the Observer Force for another 6 months until May 31, 1977, and requested that the Secretary-General submit a report on the situation at the end of that period.
The resolution was adopted with 12 votes to none; Benin, China and Libya did not participate in the voting.
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