A/RES/3219(XXIX) GA

Resolutions adopted on the reports of the Third Committee 83 of the Fifth United Nations Congress on the Preven- tion of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders with a view to assisting the Congress in the implementation of the task set out in paragraph 4 above; 6. Decides to consider at its thirtieth session the question of torture and other cruel, inhuman or de- grading treatment or punishment in relation to deten- tion and imprisonment. 2278th plenary meeting 6 November 1974 3219 (XXIX). Prot~tion of human rights in Chile The General Assembly, Convinced of its responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations to promote and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, Recalling that, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person and the right not to be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile or to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Recalling also its resolution 3059 (XXVIII) of 2 November 1973, Taking into account the deep concern expressed by the Commission on Human Rights about reports from a wide variety of sources relating to gross and massive violations of human rights in Chile, particularly those involving a threat to human life and liberty, Taking note of the appeal made by the Economic and Social Council, in its resolution 1873 ( LVI) of 17 May 1974, to the Chilean authorities to take all necessary steps to restore and safeguard basic human rights and fundamental freedoms in that country, par- ticularly in those cases involving a threat to human life and liberty, Noting that the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, in its reso- lution 8 (XXVII) of 21 August 1974,7 made an urgent appeal to the Chilean authorities to respect the Uni- versal Declaration of Human Rights and to comply with the International Covenants on Human Rights8 signed and ratified by the Government of Chile, Noting also that the International Labour Confer- ence, in its resolution X of 24 June 1974,9 urged the Chilean authorities, inter alia, to cease violations of human rights and trade union rights, to guarantee the life and freedom of arrested, deported or imprisoned workers, militant workers and trade union leaders and members of any political party, to put an end to the practice of torture, to close down the concentration camps and to abolish the special tribunals, and decided . to urge the speedy expedition to Chile of the Fact- Finding and Conciliation Commission on Freedom of Association as well as the setting up of a commission of inquiry, Considering that, notwithstanding all the appeals made by various organs of the United Nations system, gross and massive violations of human rights, such as arbitrary arrest, torture and cruel, inhuman and de- grading treatment of political prisoners and detainees, 7 A/9767, annex II. 8 Resolution 2200 A (XXI), annex. 9 International Labour Office, Official Bulletin, vol. L VII, No. J, 1974, p. 40. including former members of the Chilean Government and Parliament, continue to be reported, I. Expresses its deepest concern that constant flag- rant violations of basic human rights and fundamental freedoms in Chile continue to be reported; 2. Reiterates its repudiation of all forms of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; 3. Urges the Chilean authorities to respect fully the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to take all necessary steps to restore and safeguard basic human rights and fundamental free- doms, particularly those involving a threat to human life and liberty, to release all persons who have been detained without charge or imprisoned solely for po- litical reasons and to continue to grant safe conduct to those who desire it; 4. Endorses the recommendation made by the Sub- Commission on Prevention of Discrim,ination and Pro- tection of Minorities, in its resolution 8 (XXVII), that the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-first session should study the reported violations of human rights in Chile, with particular reference to torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; 5. Requests the President of the twenty-ninth ses- sion of the General Assembly and the Secretary-Gen- eral to assist in any way they may deem appropriate in the re-establishment of basic human rights and fun- damental freedoms in Chile in the light of paragraph 3 above; 6. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a re- port to the General Assembly at its thirtieth session on the action taken and progress achieved under para- graphs 3 to 5 above. 2278th plenary meeting 6 November 1974 3220 (XXIX). Assistance and co-operation in ac- counting for persons who are missing or dead in armed conflicts The General Assembly, Recalling that one of the purposes of the United Nations is the promotion of international co-operation in solving international problems of a humanitarian character, Regretting that, in violation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, resort to force has continued to occur, causing loss of human lives, wide- spread devastation and other forms of human suffering, Reaffirming that it is one of the fundamental obli- gations of Member States to ensure and promote inter- national peace and security by preventing or ending armed conflicts, Recognizing that one of the tragic results of armed conflicts is the lack of information on persons--civil- ians as well as combatants-who are missing or dead in armed conflicts, Noting with satisfaction resolution V, adopted by the twenty-second International Conference of the Red Cross held at Teheran from 28 October to 15 Novem- ber 1973, calling on parties to armed conflicts to ac- complish the humanitarian task of accounting for the missing and dead in armed conflicts,' 0 10 lntemationa/ Review of the Red Cross, No. 154 (Janu- ary 1974), p. 22.

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