Resolution 393 (1976) of 30 July 1976
The Security Council,
Taking note of the letter of the representative of the Republic of Zambia contained in document S/12147,
Having considered the statement of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia,
Gravely concerned at the numerous hostile and unprovoked acts by South Africa violating the sovereignty, air
space and territorial integrity of the Republic of Zambia, resulting in death and injury of innocent people as
well as in the destruction of property and culminating on 11 July 1976 in an armed attack which resulted in the
regrettable loss of 24 innocent lives and the injury of 45 other persons.
Gravely concerned at South Africa's use of the international Territory of Namibia as a base for attacking
neighbouring African countries,
Reaffirming the legitimacy of the struggle of the people of Namibia to liberate their country from the illegal
occupation of the racist regime of South Africa,
Convinced that the continuance of the deteriorating situation in southern Africa could constitute a threat to
international peace and security,
Conscious of the need to take effective steps for the prevention and removal of threats to international peace
and security,
Recalling its resolution 300 (1971) of 12 October 1971. which, inter alia, called upon South Africa to respect
fully the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Zambia,
Bearing in mind that all Member States must refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of
force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent
with the purposes of the United Nations,
1. Strongly condemns the armed attack of South Africa against the Republic of Zambia, which constitutes a flagrant
violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Zambia;
2. Demands that South Africa scrupulously respect the independence, sovereignty, air space and territorial
integrity of the Republic of Zambia;
3. Demands that South Africa desist forthwith from the use of the international Territory of Namibia as a base for
launching armed attacks against the Republic of Zambia and other African countries;
4. Commends the Republic of Zambia and other "frontline" States for their steadfast support of the people of
Namibia in their legitimate struggle for the liberation of their country from illegal occupation by the racist
regime of South Africa;
5. Declares that the liberation of Namibia and Zimbabwe and the elimination of apartheid in South Africa are
necessary for the attainment of justice and lasting peace in the region;
6. Further declares that, in the event of South Africa committing further acts of violation of the sovereignty
and territorial integrity of Zambia, the Security Council will meet again to consider the adoption of effective
measures,in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.
Adopted at the 1948th meeting by 14 votes to none, with 1 abstention (United States of America).