United Nations Security Council Resolution 308

UN Security Council
Resolution 308
Date19 January 1972
Meeting no.1,626
CodeS/RES/308 (Document)
SubjectRequest of the Organisation of African Unity concerning the holding of meetings of the Security Council in an African Capital
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 308 was adopted on January 19, 1972, after a request by the Organisation of African Unity to hold meetings of the Council in an African capital. The Council decided to hold meetings in Addis Ababa from January 28 to a date no later than February 4. The Council expressed its gratitude to Ethiopia for its promises for host the meetings and to provide certain facilities without cost.

The President of the Council announced the resolution was approved unanimously in the absence of any objection.

In accordance with the resolution, the Council's 1627th to 1638th meetings were held in the Ethiopian capital, to discuss several issues relating to peace and security in Africa.[1]

  1. ^ Wellens, Karen; T.M.C. Asser Instituut (1990). Resolutions and statements of the United Nations Security Council (1946–1989): a thematic guide. BRILL. p. 45. ISBN 978-0-7923-0796-9.