Question of French unclear tests in the Sahara

UN General Assembly, Question of French unclear tests in the Sahara, A/RES/1379, UN General Assembly, 20 November 1959, https://www.refworld.org/legal/resolution/unga/1959/en/7357 [accessed 21 January 2025]
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XIV. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE
1379. Question of French unclear tests in the Sahara

The General Assembly, Conscious of the great concern throughout the world repeatedly expressed in the United Nations over the prospect of further nuclear tests and their effects upon mankind, Noting the declared intention of the Government of France to undertake nuclear tests in the Sahara, Considering the deep concern felt over the dangers and risks which such tests entail, Considering that significant progress is being made in the negotiations now proceeding at Geneva concerning the discontinuance of nuclear weapons tests under an international control system, Considering that the parties to those negotiations have facilitated their progress by voluntarily suspending such tests, Considering that the purpose of the said negotiations is to bring about a general discontinuance of nuclear weapons tests and that it is to be hoped that, in the same spirit which inspired the present voluntary suspension of tests, no State will initiate or resume tests of this kind, Recognizing the anxiety caused by the contemplated tests in the Sahara among all peoples, and more particularly those of Africa,

1. Expresses its grave concern over the intention of the Government of France to conduct nuclear tests;

2. Requests France to refrain from such tests.

840th plenary meeting,
20 November 1959.
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