Mideast situation/Lebanon/Palestinian refugees – SecCo President statement

On 13 February 1987, after consultations, the President made the following statement on behalf of the members of the Council:1/

"The members of the Security Council, mindful of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Lebanon, express their profound concern at the continued escalation of violence in certain parts of Lebanon, affecting the civilian population, particularly in and around Palestinian refugee camps.

"Deeply alarmed by the tragic suffering undergone by the civilian population, particularly inside Palestinian refugee camps, they call on the parties concerned to observe an immediate cease-fire and to permit access to these camps for humanitarian purposes.

"They also urgently appeal to all concerned to facilitate the efforts of various Governments and United Nations agencies, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East as well as non-governmental organizations, to provide critically needed humanitarian assistance.

"Recalling their previous statements they reiterate their call for a speedy return to peace and a situation of normalcy and for the safeguarding of civilian lives in Lebanon."

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1/     S/18691.


Document symbol: S/18691|S/INF/43
Document Type: Statement
Document Sources: Security Council
Country: Lebanon
Subject: Refugees and displaced persons
Publication Date: 13/02/1987
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