United Nations Security Council Resolution 572

UN Security Council
Resolution 572
Botswana
Date30 September 1985
Meeting no.2,609
CodeS/RES/572 (Document)
SubjectBotswana-South Africa
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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United Nations Security Council resolution 572, adopted unanimously on 30 September 1985, after recalling Resolution 568 (1985) and noting a report from a mission to Botswana appointed by the Secretary-General, the Council endorsed the report regarding a South African attack on the country.

The resolution demanded compensation for Botswana, and requested international assistance from Member States and organisations for the country in the areas identified in the report. It also asked the Secretary-General to keep the situation under observation.