United Nations Security Council Resolution 169

United Nations Security Council Resolution 169, adopted on November 24, 1961, deprecated the secessionist activities in Katanga as well as armed action against United Nations forces and insisted that those activities cease. The council then authorized the Secretary-General to take whatever action necessary to immediately apprehend and deport all foreign military personnel, paramilitary personnel and mercenaries not with the UN and requested that the SG take all necessary measures to prevent their return. The Council then asked all member states to aid the Government of the Republic of the Congo and to prevent any actions which might contribute to the conflict there.

UN Security Council
Resolution 169
DateNovember 24 1961
Meeting no.982
CodeS/5002 (Document)
SubjectThe Congo Question
Voting summary
  • 9 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 2 abstained
ResultAdopted
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The resolution passed with nine votes to none; France and the United Kingdom abstained.

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