UN Special Committee releases its report

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Date: 18 July, 1963

The United Nations Special Committee on Apartheid, which was set up by the General Assembly under resolution 1761 (XVll), released its second interim report. The committee was entrusted with the responsibilities to monitor and promote a comprehensive programme of action against apartheid in South Africa. It pressed for effective international sanctions against South Africa, particularly with reference to the supply of arms, ammunition and petroleum.

Click here to read the joint statement by the Chairman Diallo Telli and the rapporteur Matrika Prasad koirala.

Click here to read United Nations and Apartheid Chronology.

Click here to read Oliver Tambo presentation at the UNSC meeting.

Sources:

http://www.anc.org.za/un/sp-com-1.html

South African History Online