Declaration on the Denuclearization of Africa

A/RES/2033(XX)View PDF

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1966.

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5 subjects

Africa Declarations (Text)Nuclear Non-Proliferation Nuclear Weapon Tests Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones

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Reaffirms its call upon all States to respect the continent of Africa as a nuclear-free zone ;

Endorses the declaration on the denuclearization of Africa issued by the Heads of State and Government of African countries ;

Calls upon all States to respect and abide by the aforementioned declaration;

Calls upon all States to refrain from the use, or the threat of use, of nuclear weapons on the African continent;

Calls upon all States to refrain from testing, manufacturing, using or deploying nuclear weapons on the continent of Africa, and from acquiring such weapons or taking any action which would compel African States to take similar action;

Urges those States possessing nuclear weapons and capability not to transfer nuclear weapons, scientific data or technological assistance to the national control of any State, either directly or indirectly, in any form which may be used to assist such States in the manufacture or use of nuclear weapons in Africa ;

Expresses the hope that the African States will initiate studies, as they deem appropriate, with a view to implementing the denuclearization of Africa, and take the necessary measures through the Organization of African Unity to achieve this end;

Urges the African States to keep the United Nations informed of any further developments in this regard;

Requests the Secretary-General to extend to the Organization of African Unity such facilities and assistance as may be requested in order to achieve the aims of the present resolution.

3 December 1965.

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