119 (1956). Resolution of 31 October 1956 [S/3721]

119 (1956). Resolution du 31 octobre 1956 [S/3721]

The Security Council,
Considering that a grave situation ha~ been created by action undertaken against Egypt,
Taking into account that the lack of unanimity of its permanent members at the 749th and 750th meetings of the Security Council has prevented it from exercising its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security,
Decides to call an emergency special session of the General Assembly, as provided in General Assembly resolution 377 A (V) of 3 November 1950, in order to make appropriate recommendations.

Le Conseil dt! securitc,
Consideram '-iu ·une grave situation a ete crcee par
!'action cntrepn,;,e contre l'Egypte,
Notant que le manque d'unanimite des membres permanents du Conseil de secmite au'<. 749e et 750e seances a empeche le Conseil de s'acquitter de sa re'\ponsabilite principale dans le maintien de la paix et de la securite internationales,
Decide de convoquer une session extraordinaire d'urgence de 1'.-\ssemblee generalc, commc le prevoit la resolution 377 A (V) de l'Assemblec generale, en date du 3 novembre 1950. afin de fairc les recommandations appropriecs.

Adopted at the 75lst meeting by 7 votes to 2 (France, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), with 2 abstentions (Australia, Belgium}.

Adoptee a la 751· seance par
7 voix contre 2 (France,
Rvyaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d'lrlande du Non!),
avec 2 abstentions ( Australie, Belgique).

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