United Nations Security Council Resolution 437

UN Security Council Resolution 437
Southern Rhodesia
Date	10 October 1978
Meeting no.	2,090
Code	S/RES/437 (Document)
Subject	Southern Rhodesia
Voting summary	11 voted for None voted against 4 abstained
Result	Adopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members	China France United Kingdom United States Soviet Union
Non-permanent members	Bolivia Canada Czechoslovakia Gabon India Kuwait Mauritania Nigeria Venezuela West Germany

United Nations Security Council Resolution 437, adopted on October 10, 1978, after recalling Resolution 253 (1968) which prevented Member States from allowing those connected to the regime in Southern Rhodesia to enter their territory, the Council noted with regret the decision by the United States to allow Ian Smith other members of the "illegal regime" to enter the country. Therefore, the resolution considered this action to be in violation of Resolution 253.

The Council called on the United States to observe the provisions of the Security Council and expressed hope that the U.S. will continue to exert its influence in Southern Rhodesia so that majority rule can be achieved.

The resolution was approved by 11 votes to none; Canada, West Germany, the United Kingdom and United States abstained.

See also

• List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 401 to 500 (1976 – 1982)
• Rhodesian Bush War
• Unilateral Declaration of Independence (Rhodesia)

References

• Text of Resolution at UN.org (PDF)