United Arab Republic at the 1960 Summer Olympics the United Arab Republic in 1960. United Arab Republic had nine male rowers participate in one out of seven rowing events in 1960. Three shooters represented the United Arab Republic in 1960. United Arab Republic at the 1960 Summer Olympics Egypt and Syria, as the United Arab Republic, competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. Syria was a constituent of the United Arab Republic in 1960, but almost all 74 competitors for the Olympic team were from Egypt. 74 competitors, all men, took part in 34 events in 12 sports. Avadis Nazarkoukian from Damascus (Damas) was a member
United Nations Security Council Resolution 128 votes to none, with an abstention from the Soviet Union. United Nations Security Council Resolution 128 United Nations Security Council Resolution 128 was adopted on June 11, 1958. Having heard charges from the representative of Lebanon concerning interference by the United Arab Republic in the internal affairs of Lebanon, the Council decided to dispatch an observation group to Lebanon to ensure there no illegal infiltration of personnel, supply of arms or other "materiel" across the Lebanese borders was taking place. The Council authorized the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to that end and requested the observation group keep them