ES II. Resolutions Adopted Without Reference to a Committee : The situation in Hungary

ES-II. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO A COMMITTEE : The situation in Hungary

The General Assembly, Considering the extreme suffering to which the Hungarian people are subjected, Urgently wishing effectively to eliminated this suffering, Convinced that humanitarian duties can be fulfilled most effectively through the international co-operations stipulated in Article 1, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Resolves to undertake on a large scale immediate aid for the affected territories by furnishing medical supplies, foodstuffs and clothes;

2. Calls upon all Member States to participate to the greatest extent possible in this relief action;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to undertake immediately the necessary measures;

4. Urgently appeals to all countries concerned to give full assistance to the Secretary-General in the implementation of this task.

571st plenary meeting,
9 November 1956.
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