United Nations Security Council Resolution 638 information
United Nations resolution adopted in 1989
UN Security Council Resolution 638
Dragon Rouge hostage incident in the Congo (1965)
Date
31 July 1989
Meeting no.
2,872
Code
S/RES/638 (Document)
Subject
Hostage taking
Voting summary
15 voted for
None voted against
None abstained
Result
Adopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
China
France
United Kingdom
United States
Soviet Union
Non-permanent members
Algeria
Brazil
Canada
Colombia
Ethiopia
Finland
Malaysia
Nepal
Senegal
Yugoslavia
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Lists of resolutions
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United Nations Security Council resolution 638, adopted unanimously on 31 July 1989, after reaffirming resolutions 579 (1985) and 618 (1988), the Council expressed its deep concern at the prevalence in incidents of hostage-taking having grave consequences for the international community and relations between states.
The Council recalled various General Assembly and other resolutions, condemning all incidents of hostage-taking and abductions and calling for the immediate safe release of hostages wherever they are. It also called on States to use their political influence, in accordance with the United Nations Charter, to secure the safe release of hostages and abducted persons.
The resolution also asked Member States not party to the International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages to become party to it and other treaties. Finally, the Council urged greater cooperation in devising and adopting effective measures in accordance with international law to facilitate the prosecution, prevention and punishment of all acts of hostage taking as "manifestations of international terrorism".
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