Resolution 513 (1982)
of 4 July 1982

The Security Council,

Alarmed by the continued sufferings of the Lebanese and
Palestinian civilian populations in southern Lebanon and in
west Beirut,

Referring to the humanitarian principles of the Geneva
Conventions of 1949 33 and to the obligations arising from
the regulations annexed to The Hague Convention of 1907, 34

Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and
512 (1982),

1. Calls for respect for the rights of the civilian popwations without any discrimination and repudiates all acts
of violence against those populations:

2. Calls further for the restoration of the normal supply
of vital facilities such as water, electricity, food and medical
provisions, particularly in Beirut;

3. Commends the efforts of the Secretary-General and
the action of international agencies to alleviate the sufferings
of the civilian population and requests them to continue
their efforts to ensure their success.

Adopted unanimously at the
2382nd meeting.



33 United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 75. Nos. 970-973. 
34 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, The Hague Conventions and Declarations of 1899 and 1907 (New York. Oxford University Press, 1915)	

 
