1280 (1999) SC
Security Council resolution 1280 (1999) [on extension of the period referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 8 of resolution 1242 (1999) and in paragraph 1 of resolution 1266 (1999) concerning measures to provide for the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people]
54
Session
11
Yes
0
No
3
Abstentions
| Draft symbol | S/1999/1215 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 1280 (1999) |
| Category | POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS |
| Sponsors (1) | |
| P5 Positions |
Russia
~
United States
✓
United Kingdom
✓
China
~
France
—
|
| UN Document | 1280 (1999) ↗ |
Vote Consensus — S/PV.4077
Speeches following this vote (9)
Mr. Burleigh
The United States has a deep and enduring interest in the welfare of Iraqi citizens living under the regime of Saddam Hussein. We took a leading role in shaping the oil-for-food programme from its original conception shortly after the liberation of Kuwait in 1991. We note with satisfaction the documented success of this important humanitarian effort. Oil-for-food is the largest humanitarian assis…
Mr. Gatilov
The Russian delegation has repeatedly emphasized that the very serious humanitarian situation in Iraq urgently dictates the need for the adoption of speedy measures to relieve the grave humanitarian situation of the Iraqi people. We must observe that the humanitarian operation in its current form is not in keeping with the broad-scale tasks it was called upon to carry out.
In Iraq the socio-econ…
Mr. Duval
Canada voted in favour of the resolution the Council has just adopted. We would have preferred to adopt a 180-day roll-over into phase VII. However, we are able to support this seven-day extension in order to allow an extra week for negotiations among the permanent members on a comprehensive resolution.
These temporary, technical roll-overs cannot continue indefinitely. Should one week prove ins…
Mr. van Walsum
Under normal circumstances we, too, would have been glad to support a regular roll-over for a new phase of 180 days. However, we believe that the circumstances are not normal.
The Netherlands was a sponsor of one of the three draft resolutions that were informally submitted after the panel’s exercise. At a certain point it was decided to entrust the issue to the five permanent members. We were a…
Mr. Qin Huasun
Since its implementation, the temporary oil-for-food programme has played a considerable role in easing the humanitarian difficulties in Iraq. Meanwhile, it is undeniable that the programme also has shortcomings and should continue to be supplemented or adjusted in a timely fashion in the light of prevailing realities.
The resolution just adopted by the Council, which provides for a one-week ext…
Mr. Andjaba
The humanitarian situation of the civilian population in Iraq as a result of the punishing sanctions has been of concern to my delegation since the day we entered the Security Council as a member. In our view, the oil-for-food programme, although limited in what it can achieve, therefore plays a major role in alleviating this plight. It is our view that everything should be done to ensure that it…
Mr. Dejammet
One representative has explained that he did not understand how one could fail to take a position on such a resolution.
I feel that it is easy to understand in hearing the dilemma described by that representative in expressing his delegation’s interest in humanitarian considerations and in obtaining a six-month extension. At the same time, however, his delegation supports pressure being exerted …
Mr. van Walsum
I am sorry to take the floor again, but I wanted to point out that nonparticipation in the voting is extremely rare and that few non-permanent members have ever resorted to this extraordinary measure.
The President
The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter.
Draft resolution text UNBench dataset (Liang et al.) ↗
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 1242 (1999) of 21 May 1999, 1266 (1999) of 4 October 1999 and 1275 (1999) of 19 November 1999,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Decides to extend the period referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 8 of resolution 1242 (1999) and in paragraph 1 of resolution 1266 (1999) until 11 December 1999;
2. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
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