Resolution 523
(October 18, 1982)
The Security Council,
Having heard the statement of the President of the Lebanese Republic,
Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and 519 (1982),
Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982), as well as all
subsequent resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,
Having studied the report of the Secretary-General (S/15455 and Corr.1),
and taking note of its conclusions and recommendations,
Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,
1. Decides to extend the present mandate of UNIFIL for a further interim
period of three months, that is, until 19 January 1983;
2. Insists that there shall be no interference under any pretext with the
operations of UNIFIL and that the Force shall have full freedom of movement in
the discharge of its mandate;
3. Authorizes the Force during that period to carry out, with the consent
of the Government of Lebanon, interim tasks in the humanitarian and
administrative fields, as indicated in resolutions 511 (1982) and 519 (1982),
and to assist the Government of Lebanon in assuring the security of all the
inhabitants of the area without discrimination;
4. Requests the Secretary-General, within the three-month period, to
consult with the Government of Lebanon and to report to the Council on ways and
means of ensuring the full implementation of the UNIFIL mandate as defined in
resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978), and the relevant decisions of the
Security Council;
5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the
progress of his consultations.
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