United Nations Security Council Resolution 1838

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1838 is a United Nations Security Council resolution that calls on nations with vessels in the Somali piracy region to apply military force as a means of repressing acts of piracy. Adopted unanimously on October 7, 2008, it recommends that states commit both naval and air forces to fight this crime. The text was drafted by French authorities.[1]

UN Security Council
Resolution 1838
UN Security Council Resolution 1838
Date7 October 2008
Meeting no.5,987
CodeS/RES/1838 (Document)
SubjectThe situation in Somalia
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

References
  1. "UN Security Council backs force against pirates". maritimejournal.com. October 9, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
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