United Nations Security Council Resolution 168

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UN Security Council
Resolution 168
DateNovember 3 1961
Meeting no.972
CodeS/4972 (Document)
SubjectRecommendation regarding the appointment of an acting Secretary-General
Voting summary
  • 11 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 168 was adopted on November 3, 1961. After Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld was killed in a plane crash, the Security Council met to select his successor. The Council recommended to the General Assembly that Burmese diplomat U Thant be appointed as acting Secretary-General for the remainder of rest of Hammarskjöld's term.

The resolution was adopted unanimously by all members of the Council.

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