S/9892 SC

The Security Council, Reaffirming the special responsibility of the United Nations with regard to the territory and the people of Namibia, Recalling Security Council resolution 276 (1970) on the question of Namibia, Taking note of the report and recommendations submitted by the Ad Hoc Sub-Committee established in pursuance of Security Council resolution 276 (1970), Taking further note of the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Sub-Committee on the possibility of requesting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice, Considering that an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice would be useful for the Security Council in its further consideration of the question of Namibia and in furtherance of the objectives the Council is seeking, Decides to submit the following question to the International Court of Justice in accordance with Article 96 (1) of the Charter: "What are the legal consequences for States of the continued presence of South Africa in Namibia, notwithstanding Security Council resolution 276 (1970)?" Requests the Secretary-General to transmit the present resolution to the International Court of Justice, accompanied by all documents likely to throw light upon the question.

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