Text: UNSC Resolution 1402 on Middle East
U.S. Dept of State, 1 Apr 2002
Text: UNSC Resolution 1402 on Middle East
(Calls for Israeli withdrawal, end to terror acts) (260)
Following is the official text of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1402, adopted on March 30 by a vote of 14-0, expressing grave concern for the deteriorating situation in the Middle East:
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Resolution 1402 (2002) Adopted by the Security Council at its 4503rd meeting, on 30 March 2002
The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November
1967, 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973, 1397 (2002) of 12 March 2002, and
the Madrid principles,
Expressing its grave concern at the further deterioration
of the situation, including the recent suicide bombings in Israel and the
military attack against the headquarters of the President of the Palestinian
Authority,
1. Calls upon both parties to move immediately to a meaningful ceasefire; calls for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian cities, including Ramallah; and calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with Special Envoy Zinni, and others, to implement the Tenet security work plan as a first step towards implementation of the Mitchell Committee recommendations, with the aim of resuming negotiations on a political settlement;
2. Reiterates its demand in resolution 1397 (2002) of 12 March 2002 for an immediate cessation of all acts of violence, including all acts of terror, provocation, incitement and destruction;
3. Expresses support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and the special envoys to the Middle East to assist the parties to halt the violence and to resume the peace process;
4. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
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