United Nations Security Council Resolution 694 Explained

Number:694
Organ:SC
Date:24 May
Year:1991
Meeting:2,989
Code:S/RES/694
Document:https://undocs.org/S/RES/694(1991)
For:15
Abstention:0
Against:0
Subject:Territories occupied by Israel
Result:Adopted

United Nations Security Council resolution 694, adopted unanimously on 24 May 1991, after reaffirming Resolution 681 (1990) and learning of the deportation of four Palestinians by Israel in the occupied territories on 18 May 1991, the Council condemned the deportations that were in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention referring to the protection of civilians in times of war.

The resolution deplored the action and reiterated that Israel should refrain from deporting any more Palestinians and ensure the safe and immediate return of those deported.

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