UN Security Council resolution 733

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UN Security
Council Resolution 733
Date: January 23, 1992
Meeting: 3039
Identifier: S / RES / 733 ( document )
Poll: Pro: 15  Ent. : 0  Cons: 0
Object: Somalia
Result: Accepted
Composition of the Security Council 1992:
Permanent members:

China People's RepublicPeople's Republic of China CHN FRA GBR RUS USAFranceFrance  United KingdomUnited Kingdom  RussiaRussia  United StatesUnited States 

Non-permanent members:
AustriaAustria AUT BEL CPV ECU HUNBelgiumBelgium  Cape Verde 1975Cape Verde  EcuadorEcuador  HungaryHungary 
IndiaIndia IND JPN MAR VEN TWOJapanJapan  MoroccoMorocco  Venezuela 1954Venezuela  ZimbabweZimbabwe 

The resolution 733 of the UN Security Council of 23 January 1992 deals with the situation in Somalia after the fall of the government of Siad Barre . The resolution imposes an arms embargo on Somalia in the face of civil war and famine . The warring parties are urged not to hinder humanitarian aid and to work towards a ceasefire and peace. All states are called upon to support these goals and to provide humanitarian aid. The UN Secretary General is to report to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia.

The resolution was passed unanimously by the United Nations Security Council at its 3039th session.

Web links

Wikisource: United Nations Security Council Resolution 733  - Sources and full texts (English)