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 | |
|---|---|
 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.
See also
- Israeli–Lebanese conflict
- Lebanese Civil War
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 601 to 700 (1987–1991)
- South Lebanon conflict (1982–2000)
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