Resolution 1511

This is the text of Resolution 1511, passed unanimously by the UN Security Council on 16 October 2003, sponsored by the USA, the UK, Spain and Cameroon. See here for a summary of earlier drafts and proposals.

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Iraq, including resolution 1483
(2003) of 22 May 2003 and 1500 (2003) of 14 August 2003, and on threats to
peace and security caused by terrorist acts, including resolution 1373
(2001) of 28 September 2001, and other relevant resolutions,

Underscoring that the sovereignty of Iraq resides in the State of Iraq,
reaffirming the right of the Iraqi people freely to determine their own
political future and control their own natural resources, reiterating its
resolve that the day when Iraqis govern themselves must come quickly, and
recognizing the importance of international support, particularly that of
countries in the region, Iraq's neighbours, and regional organizations, in
taking forward this process expeditiously,

Recognizing that international support for restoration of conditions of
stability and security is essential to the well-being of the people of Iraq
as well as to the ability of all concerned to carry out their work on
behalf of the people of Iraq, and welcoming Member State contributions in
this regard under resolution 1483 (2003),

Welcoming the decision of the Governing Council of Iraq to form a
preparatory constitutional committee to prepare for a constitutional
conference that will draft a constitution to embody the aspirations of the
Iraqi people, and urging it to complete this process quickly,

Affirming that the terrorist bombings of the Embassy of Jordan on 7 August
2003, of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad on 19 August 2003, of
the Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf on 29 August 2003, and of the Embassy of
Turkey on 14 October 2003, and the murder of a Spanish diplomat on 9
October 2003 are attacks on the people of Iraq, the United Nations, and the
international community, and deploring the assassination of Dr. Akila
al-Hashimi, who died on 25 September 2003, as an attack directed against
the future of Iraq,

In that context, recalling and reaffirming the statement of its President
of 20 August 2003 (S/PRST/2003/13) and resolution 1502 (2003) of 26 August
2003,

Determining that the situation in Iraq, although improved, continues to
constitute a threat to international peace and security,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Reaffirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq, and
underscores, in that context, the temporary nature of the exercise by the
Coalition Provisional Authority (Authority) of the specific
responsibilities, authorities, and obligations under applicable
international law recognized and set forth in resolution 1483 (2003) which
will cease when an internationally recognized representative government
established by the people of Iraq is sworn in and assumes the
responsibilities of the Authority, inter alia through steps envisaged in
paragraphs 4 through 7 and 10 below:

2. Welcomes the positive response of the international community, in form,
such as the Arab League, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the
United Nations General Assembly, and the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization, to the establishment of the broadly
representative Governing Council as all important step towards an
internationally recognized, representative government;

3. Supports the Governing Council's efforts to mobilize the people of Iraq,
including by the appointment of a cabinet of ministers and a preparatory
constitutional committee to lead a process in which the Iraqi people will
progressively take control of their own affairs;

4. Determines that the Governing Council and its ministers are the
principal bodies of the Iraqi interim administration, which, without
prejudice to its further evolution, embodies the sovereignty of the State
of Iraq during the transitional period until an internationally recognized,
representative government is established and assumes the responsibilities
of the Authority;

5. Affirms that the administration of Iraq will be progressively undertaken
by the evolving structures of the Iraqi interim administration;

6. Calls upon the Authority, in this context, to return governing
responsibilities and authorities to the people of Iraq as soon as
practicable and requests the Authority, in cooperation as appropriate with
the Governing Council and the Secretary-General, to report to the Council
on the progress being made;

7. Invites the Governing Council to provide to the Security Council, for
its review, no later than 15 December 2003, in cooperation with the
Authority and, as circumstances permit, the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General, a timetable and a programme for the drafting of a new
constitution for Iraq and for the holding of democratic elections under
that constitution;

8. Resolves that the United Nations, acting through the Secretary-General,
his Special Representative, and the United Nations Assistance Mission in
Iraq, should strengthen its vital role in Iraq, including by providing
humanitarian relief, promoting the economic reconstruction of and
conditions for sustainable development in Iraq, and advancing efforts to
restore and establish national and local institutions for representative
government;

9. Requests that, as circumstances permit, the Secretary-General pursue the
course of action outlined in paragraphs 98 and 99 of the report of the
Secretary-General of 17 July 2003 (S/2003/715);

10. Takes note of the intention of the Governing Council to hold a
constitutional conference and, recognizing that the convening of the
conference will be a milestone in the movement to the full exercise of
sovereignty, calls for its preparation through national dialogue and
consensus-building as soon as practicable and requests the Special
Representative of the Secretary-General, at the time of the convening of
the conference or, as circumstances permit, to lend the unique expertise of
the United Nations to the Iraqi people in this process of political
transition, including the establish establishment of electoral processes;

11. Requests the Secretary-General to ensure that the resources of the
United Nations and associated organizations are available, if requested by
the Iraqi Governing Council and, as circumstances permit, to assist in
furtherance of the programme provided by the Governing Council in paragraph
7 above, and encourages other organizations with expertise in this area to
support the Iraqi Governing Council, if requested;

12. Requests the Secret Secretary-General to report to the Security Council
on his responsibilities under this resolution and the development and
implementation of a timetable and programme under paragraph 7 above;

13. Determines that the provision of security and stability is essential to
the successful completion of the political process as outlined in paragraph
7 above and to the ability of the United Nations to contribute effectively
to that process and the implementation of resolution 1483 (2003), and
authorizes a multinational force under unified command to take all
necessary measures to contribute to the maintenance of security and
stability in Iraq, including for the purpose of ensuring necessary
conditions for the implementation of the timetable and programme as well as
to contribute to the security of the United Nations Assistance Mission for
Iraq, the Governing Council of Iraq and other institutions of the Iraqi
interim administration, and key humanitarian and economic infrastructure;

14. Urges Member States to contribute assistance under this United Nations
inundate, including military forces, to the multinational force referred to
in paragraph 13 above;

15. Decides that the Council shall review the requirements and mission of
the multinational force referred to in paragraph 13 above not later than
one year from the date of this resolution, and that in any case the mandate
of the force shall expire upon the completion of the political process as
described in paragraphs 4 through 7 and 10 above, and expresses readiness
to consider on that occasion any future need for the continuation of the
multinational force, taking into account the views of an internationally
recognized, representative government of Iraq;

16. Emphasizes the importance of establishing effective Iraqi police and
security forces in maintaining law, order, and security and combating
terrorism consistent with paragraph 4 of resolution 1483 (2003), and calls
upon Member States and international and regional organizations to
contribute to the training and equipping of Iraqi police and security
forces;

17. Expresses deep sympathy and condolences for the personal losses
suffered by the Iraqi people and by the United Nations and the families of
those United Nations personnel and other innocent victims who are killed or
injured in these tragic attacks;

18. Unequivocally condemns the terrorist bombings of the Embassy of Jordan
on 7 August 2003, of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad on 19
August 2003, and of the Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf on 29 August 2003, and of
the Embassy of Turkey on 14 October 2003, the murder of a Spanish diplomat
on 9 October 2003, and the assassination of Dr. Akila al-Hashimi, who died
on 25 September 2003, and emphasizes that those responsible must be brought
to justice;

19. Calls upon Member States to prevent the transit of terrorist to Iraq,
arms for terrorists, and financing that would support terrorists, and
emphasizes the importance of strengthening the cooperation of the countries
of the region, particularly neighbours of Iraq, in this regard;

20. Appeals to Member States and the international financial institutions
to strengthen their efforts to assist the people of Iraq in the
reconstruction and development of their economy, and urges those
institutions to take immediate steps to provide their full range of loans
and other financial assistance to Iraq, Working with the Governing Council
and appropriate Iraqi ministries;

21. Urges Member States and international and regional organizations to
support the Iraq reconstruction effort initiated at the 24 June 2003 United
Nations Technical Consultations, including through substantial pledges at
the 23-24 October 2003 International Donors Conference in Madrid;

22. Calls upon Member States and concerned organizations to help meet the
needs of the Iraqi people by providing resources necessary for the
rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq's economic infrastructure;

23.Emphasizes that the International Advisory and Monitoring Board IAMB
referred to in paragraph 12 of resolution 1483 (2003) should be established
as a priority, and reiterates that the Development Fund for Iraq shall be
used in a transparent manner as set out in paragraph 14 of resolution 1483
(2003);

24. Reminds all Member States of their obligations under paragraphs 19 and
23 of resolution 1483 (2003) in particular the obligation to immediately
cause the transfer of funds, other financial assets and economic resources
to the Development Fund for Iraq for the benefit of the Iraqi people;

25. Requests that the United States, on behalf of the multinational force
as outlined in paragraph 13 above, report to the Security Council on the
efforts and progress of this force as appropriate and not less than every
six months;

26. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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