UN Security Council resolution 15

UN Security Council Resolution 15
Date:	December 19, 1946
Meeting:	87
Identifier:	S / RES / 15
Poll:	Pro: 11  Ent. :  Cons:
Object:	The Greek question
Result:	accepted
Composition of the Security Council in 1946:
Permanent members:
CHN FRA GBR SUN USA
Non-permanent members:
FROM BRA EGY
MEX NLD POL
Konstantinos Tsaldaris , Prime Minister of Greece at the time of the resolution

The UN Security Council Resolution 15 is a resolution that the United Nations Security Council unanimously decided in the 87th meeting on December 19 1946th She dealt with the " Greek question " (meaning the international effects of the Greek civil war ). Specifically, he set up a commission with extensive investigative powers to investigate the situation and make suggestions.

background

→ Main article : Greek Civil War

The Soviet Union first raised " the Greek question " in January 1946 when accusations began to be made against British troops. Their interference in Greece led to problems with other states in the region.

The Greek Civil War escalated in March 1946 in the run-up to parliamentary elections. It was about the conflict between the left Popular Front or its Democratic Army of Greece (DSE) and the conservative Greek government, which was supported by Great Britain at the time of the resolution . The support of the Greek army was active militarily and with weapons; however, the British troops did not intervene directly. On the other hand, the DSE received logistical support from Albania and Yugoslavia within the framework of the Comintern . With the express approval of their governments, both countries offered the DSE rebels a place of retreat and training.

On December 10, the Security Council in Resolution 12 allowed the governments of Greece and Yugoslavia to participate in the discussion. Albania and Bulgaria were allowed to make statements on the matter and should, under certain circumstances, also take part in the discussion in the Security Council.

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The Security Council confirmed the receipt of statements from the Greek, Yugoslav, Albanian and Bulgarian governments on the conditions on the border between Greece on the one hand and Albania, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria on the other. The Security Council took the view that further investigations were needed before decisions could be made.

The Security Council set up a commission of inquiry under Article 34 of the Charter of the United Nations , whose mandate consisted of establishing all the facts about the reported border violations. The commission should consist of one representative from each state expected to have a seat in the Security Council in 1947. It should arrive in the region by January 15, 1947 and submit its report to the Security Council at the earliest possible time. Interim reports should also be submitted if desired.

The commission had the right to investigate the territory of all participating states. In addition, she was allowed to access all government organs and other sources that were felt to be necessary for the investigation. The Security Council asked General Secretary Trygve Lie to inform the relevant government agencies.

Every member of the commission had the right to set up an advisory team. In addition, the general secretary should also provide suitable staff and support.

One representative each from Greece, Albania, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria should be invited to assist the Commission.

The Commission was asked to develop proposals in order to avoid a repetition of the border incidents.

Web links

Wikisource: Original text of the resolution  - sources and full texts (English)

Individual evidence

1. ^ Karen Wellens, TMC Asser Instituut: Resolutions and statements of the United Nations Security Council (1946-1989): a thematic guide . BRILL, 1990, ISBN 978-0-7923-0796-9 , p. 14.
2. ↑ Charter of the United Nations - Article 34 stipulates that the Security Council has the right to investigate conflicts that may pose a threat to world peace
3. ^ Temporary Security Council Members 1947: Poland, Brazil, Australia, Belgium, Colombia, Syria
4. ^ Permanent Security Council Members 1947: Republic of China, France, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, United States