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20 March 2003

State Department Details Saddam's Defiance of U.N. Resolutions

(Says Iraq has violated over 17 resolutions over past 12 years) (1340)
The State Department's Bureau of International Organization Affairs
issued a fact sheet March 20 detailing Saddam Hussein's defiance of
United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) over the past 12
years.
According to the fact sheet, Iraq has violated over 17 UNSCRs, remains
in material breach of disarmament obligations, and has sought to
circumvent economic sanctions.
Following is the text of the March 20 State Department fact sheet:
(begin fact sheet)
U.S. Department of State
Bureau of International Organization Affairs
March 20, 2003
Fact Sheet
Saddam Hussein's Defiance of UNSCRs
Over the past 12 years, Iraq has violated more than seventeen United
Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) and remains in material
breach of disarmament obligations. The Iraqi regime has also sought to
circumvent economic sanctions. The UNSCRs required that Iraq declare
and divest itself, under international supervision, of weapons of mass
destruction and related programs, delivery systems and ballistic
missiles with a range greater than 150 kilometers; not commit acts of
international terrorism, or allow others who commit such acts to
operate in Iraqi territory; account for missing Kuwaitis and other
individuals; return stolen Kuwaiti property and bear financial
liability for damage from the Gulf War; and end repression of the
Iraqi people.
Saddam Hussein is in violation of the following United Nations
Security Council Resolutions:
UNSCR 1441 - November 8, 2002 
-- Found that Iraq has been and remains in material breach of its
disarmament obligations.
-- Gave Iraq a final opportunity to comply. 
-- Demanded that Iraq submit a currently accurate, full and complete
declaration of its weapons of mass destruction and related programs
within 30 days.
-- Demanded that Iraq cooperate immediately, unconditionally and
actively with the UN inspections.
-- Decided that false statements or omissions in Iraq's declarations
and failure by Iraq at any time to comply with and cooperate fully in
the implementation of this resolution would constitute further
material breach.
-- Recalls that the Security Council has repeatedly warned Iraq that
it will face serious consequences as a result of its continued
violations.
UNSCR 1284 - December 17, 1999 
-- Created the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspections
Commission (UNMOVIC) to replace previous weapon inspection team
(UNSCOM).
-- Iraq must allow UNMOVIC "immediate, unconditional and unrestricted
access" to Iraqi officials and facilities. Iraq must fulfill its
commitment to return Gulf War prisoners.
-- Calls on Iraq to distribute humanitarian goods and medical supplies
to its
people and address the needs of vulnerable Iraqis without
discrimination.
UNSCR 1205 - November 5, 1998 
-- "Condemns the decision by Iraq of 31 October 1998 to cease
cooperation" with UN inspectors as "a flagrant violation" of UNSCR 687
and other resolutions.
-- Iraq must provide "immediate, complete and unconditional
cooperation" with UN and IAEA inspectors.
UNSCR 1194 - September 9, 1998 
-- "Condemns the decision by Iraq of 5 August 1998 to suspend
cooperation with" UN and IAEA inspectors, which constitutes "a totally
unacceptable contravention" of its obligations under UNSCR 687, 707,
715, 1060, 1115, and 1154.
-- Iraq must cooperate fully with UN and IAEA weapons inspectors, and
allow immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access.
UNSCR 1154 - March 2, 1998 
-- Iraq must cooperate fully with UN and IAEA weapons inspectors and
allow immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access, and notes that
any violation would have the "severest consequences for Iraq."
UNSCR 1137 - November 12, 1997 
-- "Condemns the continued violations by Iraq" of previous UN
resolutions, including its "implicit threat to the safety of" aircraft
operated by UN inspectors and its tampering with UN inspector
monitoring equipment.
-- Reaffirms Iraq's responsibility to ensure the safety of UN
inspectors.
-- Iraq must cooperate fully with UN weapons inspectors and allow
immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access.
UNSCR 1134 - October 23, 1997 
-- "Condemns repeated refusal of Iraqi authorities to allow access" to
UN inspectors, which constitutes a "flagrant violation" of UNSCR 687,
707, 715, and 1060.
-- Iraq must cooperate fully with UN weapons inspectors and allow
immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access.
-- Iraq must give immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to
Iraqi officials whom UN inspectors want to interview.
UNSCR 1115 - June 21, 1997 
-- "Condemns repeated refusal of Iraqi authorities to allow access" to
UN inspectors, which constitutes a "clear and flagrant violation" of
UNSCR 687, 707, 715, and 1060.
-- Iraq must cooperate fully with UN weapons inspectors and allow
immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access.
-- Iraq must give immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to
Iraqi officials whom UN inspectors want to interview.
UNSCR 1060 - June 12, 1996 
-- "Deplores" Iraq's refusal to allow access to UN inspectors and
Iraq's "clear violations" of previous UN resolutions.
-- Iraq must cooperate fully with UN weapons inspectors and allow
immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access.
UNSCR 1051 - March 27, 1996 
-- Iraq must report shipments of dual-use items related to weapons of
mass destruction to the UN and IAEA.
-- Iraq must cooperate fully with UN and IAEA inspectors and allow
immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access.
UNSCR 949 - October 15, 1994 
-- "Condemns" Iraq's recent military deployments toward Kuwait. 
-- Iraq must not utilize its military or other forces in a hostile
manner to threaten its neighbors or UN operations in Iraq.
-- Iraq must cooperate fully with UN weapons inspectors. 
-- Iraq must not enhance its military capability in southern Iraq. 
UNSCR 715 - October 11, 1991 
-- Iraq must cooperate fully with UN and IAEA inspectors. 
UNSCR 707 - August 15, 1991 
-- "Condemns" Iraq's "serious violation" of UNSCR 687. 
-- "Further condemns" Iraq's noncompliance with IAEA and its
obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
-- Iraq must halt nuclear activities of all kinds until the Security
Council deems Iraq in full compliance.
-- Iraq must make a full, final and complete disclosure of all aspects
of its weapons of mass destruction and missile programs.
-- Iraq must allow UN and IAEA inspectors immediate, unconditional and
unrestricted access.
-- Iraq must cease attempts to conceal or move weapons of mass
destruction, and related materials and facilities.
-- Iraq must allow UN and IAEA inspectors to conduct inspection
flights throughout Iraq.
-- Iraq must provide transportation, medical and logistical support
for UN and IAEA inspectors.
UNSCR 688 - April 5, 1991 
-- "Condemns" repression of Iraqi civilian population, "the
consequences of which threaten international peace and security."
-- Iraq must immediately end repression of its civilian population. 
-- Iraq must allow immediate access to international humanitarian
organizations to those in need of assistance.
UNSCR 687 - April 3, 1991 
-- Iraq must "unconditionally accept" the destruction, removal or
rendering harmless "under international supervision" of all "chemical
and biological weapons and all stocks of agents and all related
subsystems and components and all research, development, support and
manufacturing facilities."
-- Iraq must "unconditionally agree not to acquire or develop nuclear
weapons or nuclear-weapons-usable material" or any research,
development or manufacturing facilities.
-- Iraq must "unconditionally accept" the destruction, removal or
rendering harmless "under international supervision" of all "ballistic
missiles with a range greater than 150 KM and related major parts and
repair and production facilities."
-- Iraq must not "use, develop, construct or acquire" any weapons of
mass destruction.
-- Iraq must reaffirm its obligations under the Nuclear
Non-Proliferation Treaty.
-- Creates the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) to verify
the elimination of Iraq's chemical and biological weapons programs and
mandated that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) verify
elimination of Iraq's nuclear weapons program.
-- Iraq must declare fully its weapons of mass destruction programs.
-- Iraq must not commit or support terrorism, or allow terrorist
organizations to operate in Iraq.
-- Iraq must cooperate in accounting for the missing and dead Kuwaitis
and others.
-- Iraq must return Kuwaiti property seized during the Gulf War. 
UNSCR 686 - March 2, 1991 
-- Iraq must release prisoners detained during the Gulf War. 
-- Iraq must return Kuwaiti property seized during the Gulf War. 
-- Iraq must accept liability under international law for damages from
its illegal invasion of Kuwait.
UNSCR 678 - November 29, 1990 
-- Iraq must comply fully with UNSCR 660 (regarding Iraq's illegal
invasion of Kuwait) "and all subsequent relevant resolutions."
-- Authorizes UN Member States "to use all necessary means to uphold
and implement resolution 660 and all subsequent relevant resolutions
and to restore international peace and security in the area."
(end fact sheet)
(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S.
Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)