Repertory of Practice of United Nations Organs

Extracts relating to
Article 42 of the Charter of the United Nations:

“Should the Security Council consider that measures provided for in Article 41would be inadequate or have proved to be inadequate, it may take such action by air, sea, or land forces as may be necessary to maintain or restore international peace and security. Such action may include demonstrations, blockade, and other operations by air, sea, or land forces of Members of the United Nations.
Extracts:
Repertory of Practice (1945-1954), volume 2:
 
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Supplement No 1 (1954 - 1955), volume 1:
 
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Supplement No 2 (1955 - 1959), volume 2:
 
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Supplement No 3 (1959 - 1966), volume 2:
 
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Supplement No 4 (1966 - 1969), volume 1:
 
Supplement No 5 (1970 - 1978), volume 2:
 
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Supplement No 6 (1979 - 1984), volume 3:
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Supplement No 7 (1985 - 1988), volume 3:
 
Supplement No 8 (1989 - 1994), volume 3:
 
Supplement No 9 (1995 - 1999), volume 3:
 
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