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Full text: Third revision of US resolution on Iraq

October 14, 2003 - 1:15PM

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

RECOGNISING the importance of international support, particularly that of

countries in the region, Iraq's neighbours, and regional organisation, in taking

forward this expeditiously,

RECOGNISING that international support for restoration of conditions of

stability and security is essential to the wellbeing of the people of Iraq as

well as to the ability of concerned to carry out their work on behalf of the

people of Iraq, and WELCOMING Member State contributions in their 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, and of the Imam

Ali Mosque in Najaf on 29 August 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,

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,

obligations under applicable international law recognised and set forth in

resolution 1483 (2003), until an internationally recognised, representative

government is established by the people of Iraq and assumes the responsibility

of the Authority;

2. WELCOMES the positive response of the international community, in forums such

as the Arab League, the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, the United

Nations General Assembly, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and

Cultural Organisation, to the establishment of the broadly representative

Governing Council as an important step towards an internationally recognised,

representative government;

3. SUPPORTS the Governing Council's efforts to mobilise 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. RESOLVES that the Governing Council and its ministers are the principal

bodies of the Iraqi interim administration, which will embody the sovereignty of

the State of Iraq during the transitional period until an internationally

recognised, 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 to return governing responsibilities and authorities

to the people of Iraq as soon as practicable;

7. INVITES the Governing Council to provide to the Security Council, 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

program 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 Representatives 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, recognising that the convening of the conference

will be a milestone in the movement to the full exercise of sovereignty,

REQUESTS the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, at the time of the

convening of the conference, and as circumstances permit, to lend the unique

expertise of the United Nations to the Iraqi people in this process of political

transition, including the establishment of electoral processes;

11. REQUESTS the Secretary-General to ensure that the resources of the United

Nations and associated organisations are available, if requested by the Iraqi

Governing Council and, as circumstances permit, to assist in furtherance of the

program provided by the Governing Council in paragraph seven above, and

encourages other organisations with expertise in this area to support the Iraqi

Governing Council, if requested;

12. REQUESTS the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on his

responsibilities under this resolution and the development and implementation of

a timetable and program under paragraph seven 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 AUTHORISES 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 program 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

mandate, including military forces; to the multinational force referred to

paragraph thirteen above;

15. DECIDES that the Council shall review the requirements and mission of the

multinational force referred to in paragraph thirteen above not later than one

year from the date of this resolution;

16. EMPHASISES the importance of establishing effective Iraqi police and

security forces in maintaining law, order and security and combating terrorism

consistent with paragraph four of resolution 1483 (2003) and CALLS UPON Member

States and international and regional organisations 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 were 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 the assassination of

Dr. Akila al-Hashimi, who died on 25 September 2003, and EMPHASISES that those

responsible must be brought to justice;

19. CALLS UPON Member States to prevent the transit of terrorists to Iraq, arms

for terrorists, and financing that would support terrorists, and emphasises 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 organisations 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 organisations to help meet the needs

of the Iraqi people by providing resources necessary for the rehabilitation and

reconstruction of Iraq's economic infrastructure;

23. EMPHASISES 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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