S/18356 SC

The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978), Recalling the mandate entrusted to the United Nations Interm Force in Lebanon by resolution 425 (1978) and the guidelines of the Force set forth in the report of the Secretary-General dated 19 March 1978 (S/1261) and approved in resolution 426 (1978), Further recalling its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and 520 (1982), as well as all its other resolutions relating to the situation in Lebanon, Solemnly reaffirming that it firmly supports the independence, unity, territorial integrity, sovereignty and boundaries of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders, Deeply aggrieved over the tragic loss of human life and indignant at the harassment and attacks to which the soldiers of the Force are being subjected, Recalling in this connection the statement made on 5 September by the President of the Council, Expressing concern at the threats to the security of the Force and new obstacles to the freedom of movement of the Force, Noting with regret that the Force, whose mandate has been renewed for the twenty-first time, has so far been prevented from fulfilling the task entrusted to it, Recalling its resolutions 444 (1979), 450 (1979), 474 (1979), 459 (1979), 483 (1980), and 488 (1981) and the determination expressed in the implementation of resolution 425 (1978) and the mandate of the Force to examine practical ways in the event of obstruction. Emphasizing its conviction that this deterioration of the situation constitutes a challenge to its authority and its resolutions, 1. Condemns in the strongest terms the attacks committed against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon; 2. Expresses indignation at the support which such criminal actions may receive; 3. Pays homage to the courage, spirit of discipline and composure of the soldiers of the Force; 4. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General prepared after the recent mission by his Representative of the Force and the withdrawal of Israeli military forces from southern Lebanon (S/18348), particularly the paragraphs relating to the security situation in the region; 5. Requests the Secretary-General to take any further measures needed to enhance the security of the men of the Force in the fulfillment of its mandate; 6. Urges all parties concerned to co-operate unreservedly with the Force; 7. Calls for an end to any military presence in southern Lebanon that is not accepted by the Lebanese authorities; 8. Requests the Secretary-General to make the necessary arrangements for a deployment of the Force to the southern border of Lebanon and solemnly calls on all the parties concerned to cooperate in the achievement of that objective; 9. Requests the Secretary-General to report to it within twenty-one days on the application of this resolution.

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