Mideast situation/Lebanon/Palestinian refugees – SecCo decision

On 2 December 1986, following consultations, the President issued the following statement on behalf of the members of the council:26/

"The members of the Security, mindful of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Lebanon, express their serious concern at the current escalation of violence there, affecting the civilian population in and around the Palestinian refugee camps.  The members of the Council appeal to all concerned to exercise restraint in order to end these acts of violence.  They also appeal to all concerned to take necessary measures to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population.  They urge all concerned to facilitate the efforts of various United Nations agencies, particularly the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, as well as non-governmental organizations, to provide humanitarian assistance."

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