After attempts at reconciliation between the parties failed, on 24 November, the UN Security Council approved UN Security Council Resolution 169 allowing for the use to force to immediately resolve the conflict and establish peace in the region.
After attempts at reconciliation between the the Congolese government and Katanga failed, on 24 November, the UN Security Council approved UN Security Council Resolution 169. The resolution condemned Katanga's secession and authorised the use of force to immediately resolve the conflict and establish peace in the region.