Resolution 638 (1989) / adopted by the Security Council at its 2872nd meeting, on 31 July 1989.
1989
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SymbolS/RES/638(1989)
TitleResolution 638 (1989) / adopted by the Security Council at its 2872nd meeting, on 31 July 1989.
Other titles
Security Council resolution 638 (1989) [on incidents of hostage-taking and abduction]
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Summary
Condemns unequivocally all acts of hostage-taking and abduction; demands the immediate safe release of all hostages and abducted persons, wherever and by whomever they are being held; calls upon all States to use their political influence in accordance with the Charter of the UN and the principles of international law to secure the safe release of all hostages and abducted persons and to prevent the commission of acts of hostage-taking and abduction; expresses appreciation for the efforts of the Secretary-General in seeking the release of all hostages and abducted persons and invites him to continue such efforts whenever so requested by a State; appeals to all States to consider becoming parties to the International Convention against the Taking of Hostages, the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents, the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation, the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft and other relevant conventions; urges the development of international co-operation among States in devising and adopting effective measures which are in accordance with the rules of international law to facilitate the prevention, prosecution and punishment of all acts of hostage-taking and abduction as manifestations of terrorism.
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UNS(01)/R3
Action note1989-07-31
Vote summary
Adopted unanimously, 2872nd meeting
DraftS/20757
Meeting record
S/PV.2872
Agenda information
S/44 [50] HOSTAGES
S/44 [74] TERRORISM
S/44 [74] TERRORISM
Date[New York] : UN, 31 July 1989.
Description
2 p.
Notes
Concerns incidents of hostage-taking and abduction.
In: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1989. - S/INF/45. - 1990. - p. 22. - (SCOR, 44th year).
In: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1989. - S/INF/45. - 1990. - p. 22. - (SCOR, 44th year).