3rd April 1982 - the Diplomatic War Continues

3rd April 1982, The UK Representative at the UN, Anthony Parsons, presents the Security Council with a Draft Resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of Argentine forces from the Falkand Islands.

The resolution is passed as UN Security Council Resolution 502 calling on a cessation of hostilities by both countries, and immediate withdrawl of Arngentine forces and a resumption of diplomatic dialogue to resolve the issue

The vote is passed by 10 votes to 1 (Panama) with 4 Abstentions (China, Poland, Spain and the Soviet Union)

The resolution enable the United Kingdom to invoke article 51 of the United Nations Charter: The right to claim Self Defence.

The EEC and Commonwealth countries added their support by imposing sanctions on Argentina