Resolution 708 (1991) / adopted by the Security Council at its 3005th meeting on 28 August 1991.

Security Council resolution 708 (1991) [on election of members of the International Court of Justice]

Noting with regret the death of Judge Taslim Olawale Elias on 14 Aug. 1991; noting that a vacancy in ICJ for the remainder of the term of office of the deceased Judge has thus occurred and must be filled in accordance with the terms of the Statute of the Court; noting that, in accordance with Article 14 of the Statute, the date of the election to fill the vacancy shall be fixed by the Security Council; decides that the election to fill the vacancy shall take place on 5 Dec. 1991 at a meeting of the Security Council and at a meeting of the General Assembly at its 46th session.

Adopted unanimously, 3005th meeting

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Concerns election of members of the International Court of Justice.