S/15127 SC

The Security Council, Having examined the report of the Security Council Commission established under resolution 496 (1981) (S/14905), Gravely concerned at the violation of the territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Seychelles, Deeply grieved at the loss of life and substantial damage to property caused by the mercenary invading force on 25 November 1981, Gravely concerned at the mercenary aggression against the Republic of Seychelles prepared and executed from South Africa, Deeply concerned over the danger which mercenaries represent for the stability and independence of all States, in particular the small and weak ones, Concerned at the long-term effects of the mercenary aggression of 25 November 1981 on the economy of the Republic of Seychelles, Reiterating resolution 496 (1981) in which it affirms that the territorial integrity and political independence of the Republic of Seychelles must be respected, 1. Takes note of the report of the Security Council Commission of Inquiry and expresses its appreciation for the work accomplished; 2. Strongly condemns the mercenary aggression against the Republic of Seychelles; 3. Commends the Republic of Seychelles for successfully repulsing the mercenary aggression and defending its territorial integrity and independence; 4. Re-affirms its resolution 239 (1967) which condemns any State which persists in permitting the recruitment of mercenaries and the provision of facilities to them, with the objective of overthrowing the Governments of Member States. 1. Condemns all forms of external interference in the internal affairs of Member States, including the use of mercenaries to destabilize States and/or to violate the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of States; 2. Further condemns the illegal acts committed in the Republic of Seychelles against the security and safety of civil aviation on 25 November 1981; 3. Calls upon all Member States to provide the Security Council with any information in connection with the mercenary aggression of 25 November 1981, in particular transcripts of any trial of any member of the invading mercenary force; 4. Appeals to all States and international organizations to assist the Republic of Seychelles in repairing the damage caused by the act of mercenary aggression; 5. Decides to establish a Special Fund for economic reconstruction for the Republic of Seychelles, to be supplied by voluntary contributions, through which assistance can be mobilized; 6. Decides to establish an ad hoc Committee composed of four members of the Security Council, to be chaired by France, for the immediate disbursement of the Fund established under paragraph 5; 7. Requests the Secretary-General to provide all necessary assistance for the implementation of paragraphs 6, 5, and 4 in particular; 8. Decides to mandate the Commission of Inquiry to examine all further developments and to present a supplementary report with appropriate recommendations by 15 August 1982, which should take into account any evidence and testimony presented at any trial of the invading mercenary force; 9. Requests the Secretary-General to provide all necessary assistance for the implementation of the present resolution and paragraph 8 above; 10. Decides to remain seized of the question.

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