United Nations Security Council Resolution 321

United Nations Security Council Resolution 321, adopted on October 23, 1972, after reaffirming previous resolutions, the Council expressed its concern that Portugal persistently refused to comply with them. The Council attacked the latest cross-border action by the Portuguese army against Senegalese territory and demanded that the Portuguese cease any further acts of violence. The Council went on to reaffirm their position that Portugal's continued holding of colonies in Africa was unjust and that the native peoples of those colonies should be allowed self-determination.

UN Security Council
Resolution 321
Date23 October 1972
Meeting no.1,669
CodeS/RES/321 (Document)
SubjectComplaint by Senegal
Voting summary
  • 12 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 3 abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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The resolution was adopted with 12 votes to none, while Belgium, the United Kingdom and United States abstained.

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