Abstract
Resolution 520 (1982) of 17 September 1982
The Security Council,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 15 September 1982,
Condemning the murder of Bashir Gemayel, the constitutionally elected President-elect of Lebanon, and every effort
to disrupt by violence the restoration of a strong, stable government in Lebanon,
Having listened to the statement by the Permanent Representative of Lebanon,
Taking note of the determination of Lebanon to ensure the withdrawal of all non-… [read more]Lebanese forces from Lebanon,
1. Reaffirms its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and 516 (1982) in all their components;
2. Condemns the recent Israeli incursions into Beirut in violation of the cease-fire agreements and of Security
Council resolutions;
3. Demands an immediate return to the positions occupied by Israel before 15 September 1982, as a first step
towards the full implementation of Security Council resolutions;
4. Calls again for the strict respect of the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence
of Lebanon under the sole and exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon through the Lebanese Army throughout
Lebanon;
5. Reaffirms its resolutions 512 (1982) and 513 (1982), which call for respect for the rights of the civilian
populations without any discrimination, and repudiates all acts of violence against those populations;
6. Supports the efforts of the Secretary-General to implement resolution 516 (1982), concerning the deployment of
United Nations observers to monitor the situation in and around Beirut, and requests all the parties concerned to
cooperate fully in the application of that resolution;
7. Decides to remain seized of the question and asks the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed
of developments as soon as possible and not later than within twenty-four hours.
Adopted unanimously at the 2395th meeting. [^]