United Nations Security Council Resolution 1618
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1618, adopted unanimously on August 4, 2005, after reaffirming resolutions on the situation in Iraq
, including Resolution 1546
(2004), the Council condemned terrorist attacks that had taken place in Iraq and expressed its determination to combat terrorism.
(1999), 1373
(2001) and 1566
(2004), the United Nations Charter
and the need to combat the threat of terrorism
. Steps by the Iraqi government to undertake national dialogue were welcomed.
The Council affirmed that terrorism could not affect the political and economic transition in Iraq, and all states were called upon to abide by obligations contained in various resolutions concerning terrorism, including to bring the perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of the attacks to justice. Furthermore, they were also asked to assist Iraq in providing protection to foreign diplomatic and United Nations staff, and other foreign civilians working in the country.
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Security Council Resolution
United Nations Security Council Resolution
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1618, adopted unanimously on August 4, 2005, after reaffirming resolutions on the situation in Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
, including Resolution 1546
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1546
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1546, adopted unanimously on June 8, 2004, after reaffirming previous resolutions on Iraq, the Council endorsed the formation of the Iraqi Interim Government, welcomed the end of the occupation and determined the status of the multinational force and its...
(2004), the Council condemned terrorist attacks that had taken place in Iraq and expressed its determination to combat terrorism.
Observations
The Security Council began by expressing its support for the people of Iraq during the political transition, despite attacks in the country. It reaffirmed resolutions 1267United Nations Security Council Resolution 1267
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1267, adopted unanimously on October 15, 1999, after recalling resolutions 1189 , 1193 and 1214 on the situation in Afghanistan, the Council established a sanctions regime to cover individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaida, Osama bin Laden and/or...
(1999), 1373
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373, adopted unanimously on September 28, 2001, is a counter-terrorism measure passed following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States...
(2001) and 1566
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1566
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1566, adopted unanimously on October 8, 2004, after reaffirming resolutions 1267 , 1373 and 1540 , the Council condemned terrorism as a serious threat to peace and strengthened anti-terrorism legislation.-Resolution:Condemning terrorism as one of the most...
(2004), the United Nations Charter
United Nations Charter
The Charter of the United Nations is the foundational treaty of the international organization called the United Nations. It was signed at the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center in San Francisco, United States, on 26 June 1945, by 50 of the 51 original member countries...
and the need to combat the threat of terrorism
Terrorism
Terrorism is the systematic use of terror, especially as a means of coercion. In the international community, however, terrorism has no universally agreed, legally binding, criminal law definition...
. Steps by the Iraqi government to undertake national dialogue were welcomed.
Acts
The resolution condemned terrorist attacks that had taken place in Iraq, particularly those that had taken place in recent weeks, and the kidnapping and attacks on foreign diplomats. In this regard, the Council expressed condolences to the victims, their families, and the government of Iraq.The Council affirmed that terrorism could not affect the political and economic transition in Iraq, and all states were called upon to abide by obligations contained in various resolutions concerning terrorism, including to bring the perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of the attacks to justice. Furthermore, they were also asked to assist Iraq in providing protection to foreign diplomatic and United Nations staff, and other foreign civilians working in the country.
See also
- Iraq War
- List of terrorist incidents
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1601 to 1700 (2005 – 2006)