S/12887/Rev.1 SC

The Security Council, Having considered the letter dated 6 October 1978 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established in pursuance of resolution 253 (1968) concerning the question of Southern Rhodesia, Recalling its resolution 253 (1968) of 29 May 1968 in which it makes it mandatory for Members of the United Nations to prevent the entry into the territories of persons ordinarily resident in Southern Rhodesia and connected with the illegal regime there, Taking note of the statement of the African Group (enclosure II of S/12885), Taking also note of the statement of the United States Government, Notes with regret and concern the decision of the United States of America to allow the entry into Southern Rhodesia of Ian Smith and some members of the illegal regime in Rhodesia; Considers that the above-mentioned decision is in contravention of the obligations under Article 25 of the Charter of the United Nations; Calls upon the United States of America to scrupulously observe the resolutions concerning sanctions; Expresses the hope that the United States of America will continue to exert its influence in order that genuine majority rule may be achieved without further delay in Southern Rhodesia.

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