At the same meeting, the Council further decided, at the request of the representative of Algeria." to extend an invitation to Mr. Clovis Maksoud under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure.
At its 2808th meeting, on 22 April 1988, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Bangladesh, Cuba. Mauritania, Qatar, Turkey, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question.
At its 2809th meeting, on 22 April 1988, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Bahrain, Greece, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, the Sudan and Zimbabwe to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question.
At its 2810th meeting, on 25 April 1988, the Council decided to invite the representatives of the Congo and Djibouti to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question.

Resolution 611 (1988)
of 25 April 1988
The Security Council, Having considered the letter dated 19 April 1988,'" m which Tunisia made a complaint against Israel following the

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new act of aggression committed by the latter against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Tunisia,
Having heard the statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia,""
Having noted with concern that the aggression perpetrated on 16 April 1988 in the locality of Sidi Bou Said has caused loss of human life, particularly the assassination of Mr. Khalil al-Wazir,
Recalling that in accordance with Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter of the United Nations, all Member States shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or acting in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations,
Considering that in its resolution 573 (1985) of 4 October 1985, adopted following the act of aggression committed on I October 1985 by Israel against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Tunisia, it has condemned Israel and has demanded that Israel refrain from perpetrating such acts of aggression or from threatening to do so,
Gravely concerned by the act of aggression which constitutes a serious and renewed threat to peace, security and stability in the Mediterranean region,
I . Condemns vigorously the aggression, perpetrated on 16 April 1988 against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Tunisia in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations, international law and norms of conduct;
2. Urges Member States of the United Nations to take measures to prevent such acts against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States;
3. Expresses its determination to take the appropriate steps to ensure the implementation of the present resolution;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to report urgently to the Security Council any new elements available to him and relating to this aggression;
5 Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted at the 28/0th meeting by /4 votes to none. with I abstention (United States of America).
"!hid.. Forty-third Year, 2810th meeting.

THE SITUATION IN CYPRUS''

Decisions
At its 2816th meeting, on 15 June 1988, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Cyprus, Greece and Thrkey to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in Cyprus: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/19927 and Add. I)"."'

At the same meeting, the Council also decided to extend an invitation to Mr. bzer Koray under rule 39 of the prov1sional rules of procedure.
Resolution 614 (1988)
of IS June 1988

·· Resolutions or decisions on this question were also adopted by the Council in 1963,1964,1965,1966, 1967,1968, 1969,1970,1971,1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983. 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987.
62 See Official Records of the Security Council. Fonv-third l0ar. Supplement for April. May and June /988.

The Securitv Council, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May 1988."'
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Noting the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1988,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force established under resolution 186 (1964) for a further period ending on 15 December 1988;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 30 November 1988;
3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue to co-operate with the Force on the basis of the present mandate.
Adopted unanimously at the 2816th meeting.
Decisions
At its 2833rd meeting, on 15 December 1988, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Cyprus, Greece and Thrkey to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in Cyprus: report of the Se retary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/20310 and Add.l)" ...

At the same meeting!. the Council also decided to extend

an invitation to Mr. Ozer Koray under rule 39 of the

provisional rules of procedure.

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64 See Official Records of the Security Council. Fony-third >Far. Supplement for October. November and December 1988.

Resolution 625 (1988)
of IS December 1988
The Security Council,
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations opera( m in Cyprus of 30 November 1988,"'
Noting the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1988,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186 ( 1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force established under resolution 186 (1964) for a further period ending on 15 June 1989;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 31 May 1989;
3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue to co-operate with the Force on the basis of the present mandate.
Adopted unanimously ar the 2833rd meeting.
At the same meeting, the President made the following statement on behalf of the members of the Council:""
"The members of the Security Council expressed their support for the effort launched on 24 August 1988 by the Secretary-General in the context of the mission of good offices in Cyprus. They welcomed the readiness of the two parties to seek a negotiated settlement of all aspects of the Cyprus problem by 1 June 1989.
"They called upon all parties for full co-operation with the Secretary-General in ensuring the success of the process currently under way."
., Ibid., documents S/20310 and Add. I. 66 S/20330.

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL (IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCIDENT OF 20 JUNE 1988)

On 24 June 1988, following consultations, the President issued the following statement on behalf of the members of the Council:67
"Members of the Security Council have learned with a profound sense of shock and indignation of South Africa's latest attacks ort the territory of Botswana, in flagrant violation of the sovereignty, independence and

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territorial integrity of that country, carried out by the commandos of the South African regime on the night of 20 June 1988, which resulted in the injury of three unarmed Botswana policemen who were going about their normal duties near the capital city of Gaborone.
"They also expressed their grave concern at South Africa's total disregard of the resolutions of the Council, in particular resolution 568 (1985) of 21 June 1985, by which the Council, inter alia, strongly condemned South Africa's attack on Botswana as an act of aggression