Resolution 564 (1985)
of 31 May 1985

The Security Council,

Recalling the statement made by the President on
24 May 1985'* on behalf of the members of the Council
on the heightened violence in certain parts of Lebanon,

Alarmed at the continued escalation of violence involving the civilian population, including Palestinians in
refugee camps, resulting in grievous casualties and
material destruction on all sides,

1. Expresses anew its deepest concern at the heavy
costs in human lives and material destruction affecting
the civilian population in Lebanon, and calls on all concerned to end acts of violence against the civilian
population in Lebanon and, in particular, in and around
Palestinian refugee camps;

2. Reiterates its calls for respect for the sovereignty,
independence and territorial integrity of Lebanon;

3. Calls upon all parties to take necessary measures
to alleviate the suffering resulting from acts of violence,
in particular by facilitating the work of United Nations
agencies, especially the United Nations Relief and
Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East,
and non-governmental organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, in providing
humanitarian assistance to all those affected and emphasizes the need to ensure the safety of all the personnel
of these organizations;

4. Appeals to all interested parties to co-operate
with the Lebanese Government and the Secretary-General with a view to ensuring the implementation of
this resolution, and requests the Secretary-General to
report to the Security Council thereon;

5. Reaffirms its intention to continue to follow the
situation closely.

Adopted unanimously at the
2582nd meeting.


15 See Official Records of the Security Council, Fortieth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1985.
