United Nations Security Council Resolution 437


United Nations Security Council Resolution 437, adopted on October 10, 1978, after recalling Resolution 253 which prevented Member States from allowing those connected to the regime in Southern Rhodesia to enter their territory, the Council noted with regret the decision by the United States to allow Ian Smith and other members of the "illegal regime" to enter the country. Therefore, the resolution considered this action to be in violation of Resolution 253.
The Council called on the United States to observe the provisions of the Security Council and expressed hope that the U.S. will continue to exert its influence in Southern Rhodesia so that majority rule can be achieved.
The resolution was approved by 11 votes to none; Canada, West Germany, the United Kingdom and United States abstained.