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The new resolution on Iraq was passed earlier today, and was adopted
unanimously. Text is below, followed by the URLs for the UN reports.
Resolution 1409 (2002)
The Security Council,
"Recalling its previous relevant resolutions, including resolutions
986 (1995) of 14 April 1995, 1284 (1999) of 17 December 1999, 1352 (2001)
of 1 June 2001, 1360 (2001) of 3 July 2001, and 1382 (2001) of 29 November
2001, as they relate to the improvement of the humanitarian programme for
Iraq,
"Convinced of the need as a temporary measure to continue to provide
for the civilian needs of the Iraqi people until the fulfilment by the
Government of Iraq of the relevant resolutions, including notably
resolutions 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991 and 1284 (1999), allows the Council
to take further action with regard to the prohibitions referred to in
resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990 in accordance with the provisions
of these resolutions,
"Recalling its decision in resolution 1382 (2001) to adopt the
proposed Goods Review List and procedures for its application annexed to
resolution 1382 (2001), subject to any refinements to them agreed by the
Council in light of further consultations, for implementation beginning on
30 May 2002,
"Determined to improve the humanitarian situation in Iraq,
"Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty
and territorial integrity of Iraq,
"Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
"1. Decides that the provisions of resolution 986 (1995),
except those contained in paragraphs 4, 11 and 12, and the provisions of
paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 to 13 of resolution 1360 (2001), and subject to
paragraph 15 of resolution 1284 (1999) and the other provisions of this
present resolution, shall remain in force for a new period of 180 days
beginning at 0001 hours, Eastern Daylight Time, on 30 May 2002;
"2. Decides to adopt the revised Goods Review List (S/2002/515)
and the revised attached procedures for its application for implementation
beginning at 0001 hours, Eastern Daylight Time, on 30 May 2002 as a basis
for the humanitarian programme in Iraq as referred to in resolution 986
(1995) and other relevant resolutions;
"3. Authorizes States, beginning at 0001 hours, Eastern
Daylight Time, on 30 May 2002, to permit, notwithstanding the provisions
of paragraph 3 of resolution 661 (1990) and subject to the procedures for
the application of the Goods Review List (S/2002/515), the sale or supply
of any commodities or products other than commodities or products referred
to in paragraph 24 of resolution 687 (1991) as it relates to military
commodities and products, or military-related commodities or products
covered by the Goods Review List (S/2002/515) pursuant to paragraph 24 of
resolution 687 (1991) whose sale or supply to Iraq has not been approved
by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 661 (1990);
"4. Decides that, beginning at 0001 hours, Eastern Daylight
Time, on 30 May 2002, the funds in the escrow account established
pursuant to paragraph 7 of resolution 986 (1995) may also be used to
finance the sale or supply to Iraq of those commodities or products that
are authorized for sale or supply to Iraq under paragraph 3 above,
provided that the conditions of paragraph 8 (a) of resolution 986 (1995)
are met;
"5. Decides to conduct regularly thorough reviews of the Goods
Review List and the procedures for its implementation and to consider any
necessary adjustment and further decides that the first such review and
consideration of necessary adjustment shall be conducted prior to the end
of the 180-day period established pursuant to paragraph 1 above;
"6. Decides that, for the purposes of this resolution,
references in resolution 1360 (2001) to the 150-day period established by
that resolution shall be interpreted to refer to the 180-day period
established pursuant to paragraph 1 above;
"7. Requests that the Secretary-General and the Committee
established pursuant to resolution 661 (1990) submit at least two weeks
prior to the end of the 180-day period the reports referred to in
paragraphs 5 and 6 of resolution 1360 (2001);
"8. Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with
interested parties, to submit an assessment report on the implementation
of the Goods Review List and its procedures by the end of the next period
of implementation of resolution 986 (1995) beginning on 30 May 2002 and to
include in the report recommendations on any necessary revision of the
Goods Review List and its procedures, including the processing of
contracts under paragraph 20 of resolution 687 (1991) and the utility of
the Distribution Plan as referred to in paragraph 8 (a) (ii) of resolution
986 (1995);
"9. Decides to remain seized of the matter."
The text of the resolution, the Procedures for implementation of the Goods
Review List and excerpts frmo the debate at the Security Council are at:
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2002/SC7395.doc.htm
A UN brief news report is at:
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=3664&Cr=Iraq&Cr1=oil-for-food
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