United Nations Security Council Resolution 273

United Nations Security Council Resolution 273, was adopted on December 9, 1969, after a complaint from Senegal regarding the shelling of the Senegalese village of Samine from a Portuguese base in Begene, the Council condemned the action and called upon Portugal to desist from violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Senegal.

UN Security Council
Resolution 273
DateDecember 9 1969
Meeting no.1,520
CodeS/RES/273 (Document)
SubjectComplaints by Senegal
Voting summary
  • 13 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 2 abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
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Non-permanent members
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The resolution was adopted by 13 votes to none; Spain and the United States abstained.

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