The situation in the Republic of the Congo

XV. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO A COMMITTEE
1600. The situation in the Republic of the Congo

The General Assembly, Hazing considered the situation in the Republic of the Congo, Gravely concerned at the danger of civil war and foreign intervention and at the threat to international peace and security, Taking note of the report of the Conciliation Commission[1] appointed in pursuance of paragraph 3 of its resolution 1474 (ES-IV) of 20 September 1960, Mindful of the desire of the Congolese people for a solution of the crisis in the Congo through national reconciliation and return to constitutionality without delay, Noting with concern the many difficulties that have arisen in the way of effective functioning of the United Nations operation in the Congo,

1. Reaffirms its resolution 1474 (ES-IV) and the Security Council resolutions on the situation in the Congo, more particularly the Council resolution of 21 February 1961;[2]

2. Calls upon the Congolese authorities concerned to desist from attempting a military solution to their problems and resolve them by peaceful means;

3. Considers it essential that necessary and effective measures be taken by the Secretary-General immediately to prevent the introduction of arms, military equipment and supplies into the Congo, except in conformity with the resolutions of the United Nations;

4. Urges the immediate release of all members of Parliament and members of provincial assemblies and all other political leaders now under detention;

5. Urges the convening of Parliament without delay, with safe conduct and security extended to the members of Parliament by the United Nations, so that Parliament may take the necessary decisions concerning the formation of a national government and on the future constitutional structure of the Republic of the Congo in accordance with the constitutional processes laid down in the Loi fondamentale;

6. Decides to appoint a Commission of Conciliation of seven members to be designated by the President of the General Assembly to assist the Congolese leaders to achieve reconciliation and to end the political crisis;

7. Urges the Congolese authorities to co-operate fully in the implementation of the resolutions of the Security Council and of the General Assembly and to accord all facilities essential to the performance by the United Nations of functions envisaged in those resolutions.

985th plenary meeting,
15 April 1961.

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[1] Official Records of the General Assembly, Fifteenth Session, Annexes, agenda item 85, documents A/4711 and Add. 1 and 2. [2] Ibid., Sixteenth Year, Supplement for January, February and March 1961, document S/4741