United Nations Security Council Resolution 1454 – Situation between Iraq and Kuwait
Resolution 1454 (2002)
The Security Council,
Recalling its previous relevant resolutions, including resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990, 986 (1995) of 14 April 1995, 1284 (1999) of 17 December 1999,1352 (2001) of 1 June 2001, 1360 (2001) of 3 July 2001, 1382 (2001) of 29November 2001, 1409 (2002) of 14 May 2002, and in particular, 1447 (2002) of 4December 2002,
Convinced of the need as a temporary measure to continue to provide for the civilian needs of the Iraqi people until the fulfilment by the Government of Iraq of the relevant resolutions, including notably resolutions 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991and 1284 (1999), allows the Council to take further action with regard to the prohibitions referred to in resolution 661 (1990), in accordance with the provisions of these resolutions,
Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty andterritorial integrity of Iraq,
Recalling its decision in resolution 1447 (2002) to extend the programme originated by resolution 986 (1995) for 180 days commencing at 0001 hours,Eastern Standard Time, on 5 December 2002 and consider necessary adjustments to the Goods Review List (S/2002/515) and the procedures for its implementation for adoption no later than 3 January 2003 and thereafter to conduct regular, thorough reviews of both,
Reiterating its determination to improve the humanitarian situation in Iraq,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
- Approves, for implementation beginning at 0001 hours, Eastern StandardTime, on 31 December 2002, the adjustments to the Goods Review List specified inAnnex A to this resolution and the revised procedures for implementation of the Goods Review List set forth in Annex B to this resolution, as a basis for the humanitarian programme in Iraq as referred to in resolution 986 (1995) and other relevant resolutions;
2. Decides to conduct a thorough review of the Goods Review List and theprocedures for its implementation both 90 days after commencement of the period asdefined in paragraph 1 of resolution 1447 (2002) and prior to the end of the 180-dayperiod so defined and thereafter to conduct regular, thorough reviews, and, in thisconnection, requests the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to reviewthe Goods Review List and the procedures for its implementation as part of itsregular agenda and recommend to the Security Council necessary additions to,and/or deletions from, the Goods Review List and procedures;
3. Directs the Secretary-General, within sixty days, to develop consumption rates and use levels for the implementation of paragraph 20 of Annex B of thisresolution;
4. Appeals to all States to continue to cooperate in the timely submission of technically complete applications and the expeditious issuing of export licences and to take all other appropriate measures within their competence in order to ensure that urgently needed humanitarian supplies reach the Iraqi population as rapidly as possible;
5. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 4683rd meeting,on 30 December 2002.
