United Nations Security Council Resolution 1838

United Nations resolution adopted in 2008
15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
  • ResultAdoptedSecurity Council composition
    Permanent members
    •  China
    •  France
    •  Russia
    •  United Kingdom
    •  United States
    Non-permanent members
    •  Burkina Faso
    •  Belgium
    •  Costa Rica
    •  Croatia
    •  Indonesia
    •  Italy
    •  Libya
    •  Panama
    •  South Africa
    •  Vietnam
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    United Nations Security Council Resolution 1838 is a United Nations Security Council resolution that calls on nations with vessels in the Somali piracy region to apply military force as a means of repressing acts of piracy. Adopted unanimously on October 7, 2008, it recommends that states commit both naval and air forces to fight this crime. The text was drafted by French authorities.[1]

    References

    1. ^ "UN Security Council backs force against pirates". maritimejournal.com. October 9, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-20.

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