Resolution 431 (1978) Adopted by the Security Council at its 2082nd meeting, on 27 July 1978
| Publisher | UN Security Council |
| Publication Date | 27 July 1978 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | S/RES/431 (1978) |
| Reference | 1978 Security Council Resolutions |
| Cite as | UN Security Council, Resolution 431 (1978) Adopted by the Security Council at its 2082nd meeting, on 27 July 1978, 27 July 1978, S/RES/431 (1978), available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/3b00f1574c.html [accessed 22 May 2013] |
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolution 385 (1976) of 30 January 1976,
Taking note of the proposal for a settlement of the Namibian situation contained in document S/12636 of 10 April 1978,
1. Requests the Secretary-General to appoint a Special Representative for Namibia in order to ensure the early independence of Namibia through free elections under the supervision and control of the United Nations;
2. Further requests the Secretary-General to submit at the earliest possible date a report containing his recommendations for the implementation of the proposal for a settlement of the Namibian situation in accordance with Security Council resolution 385 (1976) ;
3. Urges all concerned to exert their best efforts towards the achievement of independence by Namibia at the earliest possible date.
