Mideast situation/Aircraft hijacking – SecCo resolution

Resolution 286 (1970)

of 9 September 1970

The Security Council,

Gravely concerned at the threat to innocent civilian lives from the hijacking of aircraft and any other interference in international travel,

1. Appeals to all parties concerned for the immediate release of all passengers and crews without exception, held as a result of hijackings and other interference in international travel;

2. Calls on States to take all possible legal steps to prevent further hijackings or any other interference with international civil air travel.

Adopted at the 1552nd meeting.1/

1/ Adopted without vote.