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The Semity Gouncil,
PPI : Recalling all its pnvious relevant resolutions, in pdcular its rcsolutions 66 1 (1
of August 1990,678 (1 990) of 29 November 1990,686 (1991) of 2 March 199 1,687
(1991) of 3 April 1991,688 (1991) of 5 April 1991,707(1991) of IS August 1991,
71 S(1991) of 1 1 Uctober 1991,986 (1995) of 14 April 1995,12 f1
1999 and 1441 (2002) of 8 Novembex 2002, and all the relevant o f
PP2: Recalling that in its resolution 687(1991) the Council declared that a ceaseh would
be based on acceptance by Iraq of the provisions of that resolution, including the
obligations on Xraq containad therein,
PP3 : Recdling that i t . resolution 144 1 (2002), wKle aclmowladging that Iraq has b-
remains in materiai breach of its obligations, afforded Iraq a final oppe
and
with its at obligations under relevant resolutions,
PP4: Recalling that in its resolution 1441(2002) thc Council decided that false stakments
or omissions in the declaration submitted by Iraq pursuant to that resolution and hilure by
Irq a! any time to comply with, and w~perate hiily in the implementation of, hat
resolution, would constitute a flrther material bmh, -.
PP5: Noting, in that context, that in its resolution 1441(2002), the Council dled that it
has repeatadly warnd Iraq that it will face serious consqucnces as a result of its continued
violations of its obligations,
PP6: Noting that lraq has submitted a declaration puisuant to its resolution 144 l(2002)
containing false statements and omissions and has failed to comply with, and c0-0
fully in the implementaiion of, that resolution,
PP7: RedErming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of Iraq, Kuwait, and the neighbouring states,
PP8: Mindful of its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations for the
maintenance of intamtional peace and secuiity,
PP9: Racognising the threat Iraq's noncompliance with Council resolutions and
proliferation of weapons of mass destmction And long-range missiles poses to international
pwe and sechty, e
PPIO: Determined to securc hil1 compliance with its decisions and to restore international
peace and security in the area,
PPI 1 : Acting under Chaptcr VII of the Charter of thc UMted Nations,
OP1 : Decides that Iraq has failed to take the final opportunity affordal to it in resolution
1 44 l(2002);
OP2: Decides to remain seized of the matter.
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