Resolution 611
(April 25, 1988)
The Security Council,
Having considered the letter dated 19 April l988 (S/19798), in which
Tunisia made a complaint against Israel following the new act of aggression
committed by the latter against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
Tunisia,
Having heard the statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia,
Having noted with concern that the aggression perpetrated on 16 April
1988 in the locality of Sidi Bou Said has caused loss of human life,
particularly the assassination of Mr. Khalil El Wazir,
Recalling that in accordance with Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter
of the United Nations, all Member States shall refrain in their international
relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or
political independence of any State, or acting in any other manner
inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations,
Considering that in its reolution 573 (1985), adopted following the act
of aggression committed on 1 October 1985 by Israel against the sovereignty
and territorial integrity of Tunisia, it has condemned Israel and has demanded
that Israel refrain from perpetrating such acts of aggression or from
threatening to do so,
Gravely concerned by the act of aggression which constitutes a serious
and renewed threat to peace, security and stability in the Mediterranean
region,
1. Condemns vigorously the aggression perpetrated on 16 April 1988
against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Tunisia in flagrant
violation of the Charter of the United Nations, international law and norms of
conduct;
2. Urges Member states to take measures to prevent such acts against the
sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States;
3. Expresses its determination to take the appropriate steps to ensure
the implementation of the present resolution;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to report urgently to the Security
Council any new elements available to him and relating to this aggression;
5. Decides to remain seized of the
matter.
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