United Nations Security Council resolution 546, adopted on 6 January 1984, after hearing representations from the

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, the council recalled resolutions

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(1976), 428 (1978),

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(1979),

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(1979),

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(1980) and

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(1983), and expressed its concern at the continuing attacks on the country by South Africa through occupied

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. The Council demanded South Africa cease the attacks and respect Angola's sovereignty and territorial integrity, noting that Angola is entitled to the

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and to compensation for the attacks. It also called upon South Africa to cease the occupation of southern Angola and withdraw its forces. The resolution urged Member States to provide economic assistance to Angola, as well as enforce Resolution 418 (1977) on the

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against South Africa. It also requested the

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continue to monitor the situation and report back to the council as appropriate. The resolution was approved by 13 votes to none against, while the United Kingdom and United States abstained from voting.

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Text of the Resolution at undocs.org

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* {{UNSCR 1984 0546 20th century in South Africa 1984 in South Africa 1984 in Africa 1984 in Angola 0546 Angola–South Africa relations January 1984

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