Observance in Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania of human rights and fundamental freedoms

V. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF AD HOC POLITICAL COMMITTEE
385. Observance in Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania of human rights and fundamental freedoms

The General Assembly, Considering that one of the purposes of the United Nations is to achieve international co-operation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion, Having regard to General Assembly resolutions 272 (III) and 294 (IV) concerning the question of the observance in Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and to its decision in the latter resolution to submit certain questions to the International Court of justice for an advisory opinion,

1. Takes note of the advisory opinions[1] delivered by the International Court of Justice on 30 March 1950 and 18 July 1950 to the effect that:

(a) The diplomatic exchanges between Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania on the one hand, and certain Allied and Associated Powers signatories to the Treaties of Peace on the other, concerning the implementation of article 2 of the Treaties with Bulgaria and Hungary and article 3 of the Treaty with Romania, disclose disputes to the provisions for the settlement of disputes contained in article 36 of the Treaty of Peace with Bulgaria, article 40 of the Treaty of Peace with Hungary, and article 38 of the Treaty of Peace with Romania;

(b) The Governments of Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania are obligated to carry out the provisions of those articles of the Treaties of Peace which relate to the settlement of disputes, including the provisions for the appointment of their representatives to the Treaty Commissions;

(c) If one party fails to appoint a representative to a Treaty Commission under the Treaties of Peace with Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania where that party is obligated to appoint a representative to the Treaty Commission, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is not authorized to appoint the third member of the Commission upon the request of the other party to a dispute;

2. Condemns the wilful refusal of the Governments of Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania to fulfil their obligation under the provisions of the Treaties of Peace to appoint representatives to the Treaty Commissions, which obligation has been confirmed by the International Court of justice;

3. Is of the opinion that the conduct of the Governments of Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania in this matter is such as to indicate that they are aware of breaches being committed of those articles of the Treaties of Peace under which they are obligated to secure the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms in their countries; and that they are callously indifferent to the sentiments of the world community;

4. Notes with anxiety the continuance of serious accusations on these matters against the Governments of Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania, and that the three Governments have made no satisfactory refutation of these accusations;

5. Invites Members of the United Nations, and in particular those which are parties to the Treaties of Peace with Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania, to submit to the Secretary-General all evidence which they now hold or which may become available in future in relation to this question;

6. Likewise invites the Secretary-General to notify the Members of the United Nations of any information he may receive in connexion with this question.

303rd plenary meeting,
3 November 1950.

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[1] See Interpretation of Peace Treaties, Advisory Opinion: I.C.J. Reports 1950, page 65 and Interpretation of Peace Treaties (second phase), Advisory Opinion: I.C.J. Reports 1950, page 221.