Resolution 523 (1982)
of 18 October 1982

The Security Council,
Having heard the statement of the President of the Republic of Lebanon, 44

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and 519
(1982),

Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982).
as well as all subsequent resolutions on the situation in
Lebanon,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General 45 and
taking note of its conclusions and recommendations,

Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further interim period of three months, that is, until 19 January 1983;

2. Insists that there shall be no interference under any
pretext with the operations of the Force and that it shall
have full freedom of movement in the discharge of its
mandate;

3. Authorizes the Force during that period to carry out,
with the consent of the Government of Lebanon, interim
tasks in the humanitarian and administrative fields, as indicated in resolutions 511 (1982) and 519 (1982). and to
assist the Government of Lebanon in ensuring the security
of all the inhabitants of the area without any discrimination;

4. Requests the Secretary-General, within the three-month period, to consult with the Government of Lebanon
and to report to the Security Council on ways and means
of ensuring the full implementation of the mandate of the
Force as defined in resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978).
and the relevant decisions of the Council;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the progress of his consultations.

Adopted at the 2400th meeting by
13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Poland, Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics}


44 Ibid., Thirty-seventh Year, 2400th meeting.

45 Ibid., Thirty-seventh Year, Supplement for October, November and
December 1982, document S/15455 and Corr. 1.
