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Resolution 19

The Corfu Channel incidents

Abstract

19 (1947). Resolution of 27 February 1947

As a preliminary step in the consideration of the incidents in the Corfu Channel which are the subject of
a dispute between the United Kingdom and Albania,

The Security Council,

Resolves to appoint a sub-committee of three members to examine all the available evidence concerning the
above-mentioned incidents and to make a report to the Security Council, not later than 10 March 1947, on
the facts of the case as disclosed by such evidence.

The sub-committee is empowered to request further information as it deems necessary from the parties to
the dispute, and the representatives of the United Kingdom and Albania are requested to give every
assistance to the sub-committee in its work.

Adopted at the 114th meeting by 8 votes to none, with 3 abstentions (Poland, Syria, Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics).

Topics
Albania, United Kingdom
Year
1947
Title
The Corfu Channel incidents
Security Council Composition
CHN FRA SUN GBR USA AUS BEL BRA COL POL SYR