United Nations Security Council Resolution 545

UN Security Council
Resolution 545

South African border operations
Date 20 December 1983
Meeting no. 2,508
Code S/RES/545 (Document)
Subject Angola-South Africa
Voting summary
 14 voted for
None voted against
1 abstained
Result Adopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

United Nations Security Council Resolution 545, adopted on 20 December 1983, after hearing representations from the People's Republic of Angola, the Council recalled resolutions 387 (1976), 428 (1978), 447 (1979), 454 (1979) and 475 (1980), and expressed its concern at the continuing attacks on the country by South Africa through occupied South West Africa.

The council demanded South Africa cease the attacks and respect Angola's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also called upon South Africa to cease the occupation of southern Angola and withdraw its forces. It also requested the Secretary-General continue to monitor the situation and report back to the Council as appropriate.

The resolution was approved by 14 votes to none, while the United States abstained.

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