United Nations Security Council Resolution 618
United Nations Security Council resolution 618, adopted unanimously on 29 July 1988, after recalling Resolution 579 (1985) on hostage-taking, the Council condemned the abduction of Lieutenant-Colonel William R. Higgins and demanded his immediate release. It also urged Member States to use their influence to promote the implementation of the current resolution.
| UN Security Council Resolution 618 | ||
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Lieutenant-Colonel William R. Higgins | ||
| Date | 29 July 1988 | |
| Meeting no. | 2,822 | |
| Code | S/RES/618 (Document) | |
| Subject | Israel–Lebanon | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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The resolution was not implemented, and Higgins was later murdered by his captors.
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- Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 618 at Wikisource
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