A/RES/39/14 GA

11. Resolutions adopted without reference to a Main Committee 23 Agency the records of the thirty-ninth session of the Gen­ eral Assembly relating to the Agency's activities. 59th plenarv meeting 13 November 1984 39/13. The situation in Afghanistan and its .implica­ tions for international peace and security The General Assembly, Having considered the item entitled "The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security", Recalling its resolutions ES-6/2 of 14 January 1980, 35/ 37 of 20 November 1980, 36/34 of 18 November 1981, 37 /37 of 29 November 1982 and 38/29 of 23 November 1983, Reaffirming the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the obligation of all States to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of any State, Reaffirming further the inalienable right of all peoples to determine their own form of government and to choose their own economic, political and social system free from outside intervention, subversion, coercion or constraint of any kind whatsoever, Gravely concerned at the continuing foreign armed inter­ vention in Afghanistan, in contravention of the above principles, and its serious implications for international peace and security, Noting the increasing concern of the international com­ munity over the continued and serious sufferings of the Afghan people and over the magnitude of social and eco­ nomic problems posed to Pakistan and Iran by the pres­ ence on their soil of millions of Afghan refugees, and the continuing increase in their numbers, Deeply conscious of the urgent need for a political solu­ tion of the grave situation in respect of Afghanistan, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General,37 and the status of the diplomatic process initiated by him, Recognizing the importance of the initiatives of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the efforts of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries for a political solution of the situation in respect of Afghanistan, I. Reiterates that the preservation of the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and non­ aligned character of Afghanistan is essential for a peaceful solution of the problem; 2. Reaffirms the right of the Afghan people to deter­ mine their own form of government and to choose their economic, political and social system free from outside intervention, subversion, coercion or constraint of any kind whatsoever; 3. Calls for the immediate withdrawal of the foreign troops from Afghanistan; 4. Calls upon all parties concerned to work for the urgent achievement of a political solution, in accordance with the provisions of the present resolution, and the crea­ tion of the necessary conditions which would enable the Afghan refugees to return voluntarily to their homes in safety and honour; 5. Renews its appeal to all States and national and international organizations to continue to extend humani­ tarian relief assistance with a view to alleviating the hard- 37 A/39/513-S/16754. For the printed text, see Ofjiua/ Records of 1hc Securily Council, Thmv-ninih Yrnr, Su1>11ll'lnn11 (or Jui\', •1Ul(USI and Sep tember /984. document S/16754 -------- - - - - - - ship of the Afghan refugees, in co-ordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; 6. Expresses its appreciation and support for the efforts and constructive steps taken by the Secretary-General, especially the diplomatic process initiated by him, in the search for a solution to the problem; 7. Requests the Secretary-General to continue those efforts with a view to promoting a political solution, in accordance with the provisions of the present resolution, and the exploration of securing appropriate guarantees for the non-use of force, or threat of force, against the political independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and secur­ ity of all neighbouring States, on the basis of mutual guar­ antees and strict non-interference in each other's internal affairs and with full regard for the principles of the Charter of the United Nations; 8. Requests the Secretary-General to keep Member States and the Security Council concurrently informed of progress towards the implementation of the present resolu­ tion and to submit to Member States a report on the situa­ tion at the earliest appropriate opportunity; 9. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its fortieth session the item entitled "The situation in Afghan­ istan and its implications for international peace and security". 63rd plenary meeting 15 November /984 39/14. Armed Israeli aggression against the Iraqi nuclear installations and its grave conse­ quences for the established international sys­ tem concerning the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, the non-proliferation of nuclear weap­ ons and international peace and security The General Assembly, Having considered the item entitled "Armed Israeli aggression against the Iraqi nuclear installations and its grave consequences for the established international sys­ tem concerning the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and international peace and security", Recalling the relevant resolutions of the Security Coun­ cil and the General Assembly, Taking note of the relevant resolutions of the Interna­ tional Atomic Energy Agency, Viewing with deep concern Israel's refusal to comply with those resolutions, particularly Security Council reso­ lution 487 (1981) of 19 June I 981, Noting that Israel's statements contained in its commu­ nication of 12 July 198438 continue to ignore the safe­ guards system of the International Atomic Energy Agency and do not specify the Iraqi nuclear installations which were the subject of the Israeli attack and subsequent threats, Convinced that the Israeli threats to attack nuclear facili­ ties in Iraq and in other countries will continue to endan­ ger peace and security in the region, I. Reiterates its condemnation of Israel's continuing refusal to implement Security Council resolution 487 ( 1981 ), unanimously adopted by the Council on 19 June 1981: 2. Considers that Israel's statements contained in its communication of 12 July 1984 do not fulfil or, in the 18 ·\ N 149. 24 General Assembly-Thirty-ninth Session view of some, do not completely fulfil the provisions of General Assembly resolution 38/9 of 10 November 1983 which specifically demanded that Israel withdraw forth­ with its threat to attack and destroy nuclear facilities in Iraq and in other countries; 3. Further considers that any threat to attack and destroy nuclear facilities in Iraq and in other countries constitutes a violation of the Charter of the United Nations; 4. Demands that Israel undertake forthwith not to carry out, in disregard of the safeguards system of the International Atomic Energy Agency, any attack on nuclear facilities in Iraq, or on similar facilities in other countries, devoted to peaceful purposes; 5. Requests the Security Council to consider the neces­ sary measures to ensure Israel's compliance with Security Council resolution 48 7 (1981) and to deter Israel from repeating its attack on nuclear facilities; 6. Reaffirms its call for the continuation of the consid­ eration, at the international level, of legal measures to pro­ hibit armed attacks against nuclear facilities, as a contribu­ tion to promoting and ensuring the safe development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; 7. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Gen­ eral Assembly at its fortieth session on the question of the implementation of Security Council resolution 487 (1981) and on the consequences of Israel's non-compliance with that resolution; 8. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its fortieth session the item entitled" Armed Israeli aggression against the Iraqi nuclear installations and its grave conse­ quences for the established international system concern­ ing the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, the non-prolifera­ tion of nuclear weapons and international peace and security". 65th plenary meeting 16 November 1984 39/29. Declaration on the Critical Economic Situa­ tion in Africa The General Assembly, Alarmed by the critical economic situation currently prevailing in Africa, Commending the efforts of the Secretary-General in sen­ sitizing the international community to the plight of Africa, Noting the increased concern of the international com­ munity for the worsening plight of African countries affected by the crisis, Having considered the critical economic situation in Africa, the note by the Secretary-General39 and his report on the subject,40 Taking note of the Declaration on the Critical Economic Situation in Africa and the resolutions adopted by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity at its twentieth ordinary session, held at Addis Ababa from 12 to 15 November 1984,41 Taking note also of the statement of the Committee for Development Planning, at the conclusion of its twenty­ first session, held at Geneva from 19 to 21 November 1984, on the critical economic situation in Africa,42 39 A/39/627. 40 A/39/594. 41 See A/40/87. annex. Convinced of the need for concerted action by the inter­ national community to assist the efforts of the African Governments by providing immediate emergency relief, and medium-term and long-term development aid, I. Adopts the Declaration on the Critical Economic Situation in Africa set forth in the annex to the present res­ olution; 2. Requests the Secretary-General to take all appropri­ ate measures for the full and speedy implementation of the objectives contained in the Declaration; 3. Also requests the Secretary-General to bring the Declaration to the attention of all States, and intergovern­ mental and non-governmental organizations; 4. Further requests the Secretary-General to continue to monitor the situation, to assess the needs and the responses thereto, and to report thereon to the General Assembly at its fortieth session through the Economic and Social Council. ANNEX 83rd plenary meeting 3 December 1984 Declaration on the Critical Economic Situation in Africa 1. We the States Members of the United Nations express our deep con­ cern at the profound economic and social crisis that Africa is experiencing. Over the last few years the situation has assumed alarming proportions. seriously jeopardizing not only the development process but, more omi­ nously, the very survival of millions of people. 2. We are alarmed by the spectre of widespread famine hanging over many African countries. Over one hundred and fifty million people are far­ mg hunger and malnutrition. Prolonged unprecedented drought, accelerat­ ing desertification and other natural disasters have compounded an already serious situation, dislocating normal life all over the continent. Alarming shortages in food and water supplies and the depletion of livestock have led to the displacement of millions of people within and across borders. 3. All these factors are further straining fragile economies crippled by deep-rooted structural deficiencies, that is to say. weak physical and social infrastructures, lack of trained human resources and dependence on the export of a few primary commodities. 4. Africa, despite its enormous potential, remains the least developed of all continents, lagging far behind by every economic indicator. Eco­ nomic performance of many African countries is characterized by declining per capita incomes and stagnant or negative rates of growth. Furthermore. food production has not kept pace with population growth. According to all projections. prospects for recovery, growth and development remain very dim unless the efforts currently under way in African countries are fully supported by the international community. 5. Furthermore. the international economic environment continues to affect developing countries adversely and, particularly, it had a devastating impact on the already fragile African economies. This is manifested in deteriorating terms of trade. sharp declines in export earnings, the heavy burden of external debt and stagnating resource flows to African countries. 6. We are aware that African countries recognize they have the primary responsibility for their development and for addressing the present crisis. They have therefore undertaken and continue to undertake painful adjust­ ment measures at very high social and political costs. While recognizing the determined efforts of African countries and the support provided by the international community. much more needs to be done as the situation remains very grave 7. We recognize that, in dealing with the present crisis, African regional and subregional efforts towards economic co-operation and integration as well as enhanced economic and technical co-operation among developing countries play an imponant role in the achievement of national and collec­ tive self-reliance and sustained development in Africa. 8. We are aware that the maintenance of peace and secunty and the strengthening of international co-operation are important for meeting the challenge of development 41 See 0/jic,a/ Records o(the Ecommuc and Sona/ ( ·mmnl. /985. Sup{Jf,,_ ment flio 'i (El I 98:\ 29).

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