S.C. 1441

02.17.2003

I found the complete text of the now-famous Security Council Resolution 1441 (the current resolution dealing w/ Iraq). The resolution mentions the more than a dozen resolutions demanding Iraqi cooperation (and pointing out Iraq's failure to comply w/ each of those resolutions) since 1990. Pay close attention to these clauses (it's written in the jargon of UN resolutions):

Recalling that in its resolution 687 (1991) the Council declared that a ceasefire would be based on acceptance by Iraq of the provisions of that resolution, including the obligations on Iraq contained therein

This part of the resolution's preamble reminds Iraq that the Gulf War (which it began) is not truly over; it ended in a cease-fire that required full Iraqi disarmament and compliance (it's consistently failed). The cease-fire resolution was 661.

2. Decides, while acknowledging paragraph 1 above, to afford Iraq, by this resolution, a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations under relevant resolutions of the Council; and accordingly decides to set up an enhanced inspection regime with the aim of bringing to full and verified completion the disarmament process established by resolution 687 (1991) and subsequent resolutions of the Council

Note that this operative clause refers to resolution 1441 as Iraq's final opportunity to comply. How many final chances are we going to give Iraq?

Posted by Miguel at 09:16 AM

Comments

Hey Miguel were you able to see Parade magazines list of the ten worst dictators? It was in the papers today. Kim Jong-il came in at number one and Saddam Hussein ranked third. It was an interesting list with some great insights about these "leaders" and what they do to their own people.

Here's another good article regarding Europe, war with Iraq, and the US.

Posted by: Kara at February 17, 2003 01:47 AM