Resolution 581(1986) / adopted by the Security Council at its 2662nd meeting, on 13 February 1986.

Security Council resolution 581 (1986) [on South Africa's threats against States in southern Africa]

Strongly condemns racist South Africa for its recent threats to perpetrate acts of aggression against front-line States and other States in southern Africa; strongly warns the régime of South Africa against committing any acts of aggression, terrorism and destabilization against independent African states and its use of mercenaries; demands the immediate eradication of apartheid, the dismantling of the bantustan structures as well as the cessation of the uprooting, relocation and denationalization of the indigenous African people, the abrogation of the bans and restrictions on political organizations, parties, individuals and news media opposed to apartheid, the unimpeded return of all the exiles.

Adopted 13-0-2, 2662nd meeting

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Warns South Africa against committing acts of aggression against independent African States and demands the eradication of apartheid.
In: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1986. - S/INF/42. - 1987. - p. 9-10. - (SCOR, 41st year).