S/23045 SC

The Security Council Recalling its previous relevant resolutions and in particular (1991) resolutions 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990, 686 (1991) of 2 March 1991, 687 of 3 April 1991, 688 (1991) of 5 April 1991, 692 (1991) of 20 May 1991, 699 (1991) of 17 June 1991, and 706 (1991) of 15 August 1991, Expressing its appreciation for the report dated 17 September 1991 submitted by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 5 of resolution 706 (1991), Reaffirming its concern about the risk of further deterioration of the humanitarian situation of the civilian population in Iraq and the need for fully up-to-date assessments of the situation, and underlining the need for equitable distribution of humanitarian relief to all segments of the Iraqi civilian population, Recalling that the activities to be carried out by or on behalf of the United Nations, and the present resolution enjoy the privileges and immunities of the United Nations, Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, Confirms the intention to review the assessment as mentioned in paragraph 1 of resolution 706 (1991) and reaffirms its authorization for the purpose of that paragraph, on the basis of its ongoing assessment of the needs and requirements, in accordance with paragraph 1 (a) of resolution 706 (1991); Invites the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to authorize immediately, pursuant to paragraph 1 (a) of resolution 706 (1991) one-third portion of the sum referred to in paragraph 1 funds the release by the Secretary-General from the escrow account of the first above such release to take place as required subject to finance availability of the account and, in the case of payments, for the purchase of foodstuffs, medicines and materials essential civilian needs that have been notified approved in accordance with the report of the existing procedures, subject to compliance with the procedures in Paragraph 3. Secretary-General approves the recommendations in the Secretary-General's paragraphs 57 (a) and 58 of the report as contained. Encourages the Secretary-General and the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to cooperate, in close consultation with the Government of Iraq, on a continuing basis to ensure the most effective implementation of the scheme approved in the present resolution; Decides that petroleum and petroleum products subject to resolution 661 (1990) shall take form of Iraqi title while under immunity from legal proceedings and not be subject to any attachment, garnishment or execution, and that all States may be necessary under domestic legal systems to assure this protection, and to ensure that the proceeds of sale are not diverted from the purposes laid down in resolution 706 (1991); Reaffirms that the Secretary-General established by the United Nations resolution 661 and 706 (1991) administered the escrow account to meet the purposes of resolution 692 (1991), enjoys the privileges and immunities of the United Nations; Reaffirms that the inspectors and other experts appointed for the purpose of the present resolution, enjoy privileges and immunities in accordance with the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations and demands that Iraq allow them full freedom of movement and all necessary facilities; Confirms that funds contributed from other sources may, if desired, in accordance with paragraph 1 (c) of resolution 706 (1991) be deposited into the escrow account as a sub-account and be immediately available to meet Iraq's humanitarian needs as referred to in paragraph 20 of resolution 687 (1991) without any of the obligatory deductions and administrative costs specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of resolution 706 (1991); Charges that any provision to addition to those purchased with other funds referred to in paragraph 1 of the present resolution be undertaken through arrangements that assure distribution to meet humanitarian needs. implement Reguests the Secretary-General accomplish this;10 _the above decisions _ and authorizes him to actions necessary toto take the enter into any arrangements or agreenents necessary to resolution Calls_upon States11 _ to cooperate Eully in the implementat ion of the any measures regarding the present resolution, to export of foodstuf €s ,706 (1991) and medicines theto import of materials and supplfes for essentialand petrolewn in particular with respectand petrolewm products and civilian needs as referred in paragraph 20 of resolution 68 7che United (1991) _ and als0 with respect to the privileges and imunities of Nations and its personne 1 implementing che present resolution, and to ensure that Lhere are no diversions from the purposes Jaid down in these resolutions ; 12 _ Decides to rCmain seized of tho matter .

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