United Nations Security Council resolution 618, adopted unanimously on 29 July 1988, after recalling Resolution 579 (1985) on hostage-taking, the Council condemned the abduction of Lieutenant-Colonel William R. Higgins and demanded his immediate release. It also urged Member States to use their influence to promote the implementation of the current resolution.
UN Security CouncilResolution 618 | |
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Date | 29 July 1988 |
Meeting no. | 2,822 |
Code | S/RES/618 (Document) |
Subject | Israel–Lebanon |
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Result | Adopted |
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The resolution was not implemented, and Higgins was later murdered by his captors.
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External links
- Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 618 at Wikisource