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Resolution 286

The situation created by increasing incidents involving the hijacking of commercial aircraft

Abstract

Resolution 286 (1970) of 9 September 1970
The Security Council,

Gravely concerned at the threat to innocent civilian lives from the hijacking of aircraft and any other
interference in international travel,
1. Appeals to all parties concerned for the immediate release of all passengers and crews without exception,
held as a result of hijackings and other interference in international travel;
2. Calls on States to take all possible legal steps to prevent further hijackings or any other interference with
international civil air travel.

Adopted at the 1552nd meeting.

Topics
International Peace and Security, Terrorism
Year
1970
Title
The situation created by increasing incidents involving the hijacking of commercial aircraft
Quoted in resolutions
337 731
Security Council Composition
CHN FRA SUN GBR USA BDI COL ESP FIN NIC NPL POL SLE SYR ZMB

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