Security Council resolution 1281 (1999) [on measures to facilitate the distribution of humanitarian supplies to the Iraqi people]
[Measures to facilitate the distribution of humanitarian supplies to the Iraqi people]

Decides that the provisions of resolution 986 (1995), except those contained in paragraphs 4, 11 and 12, shall remain in force for a new period of 180 days beginning at 00.01 hours, Eastern Standard Time, on 12 Dec. 1999; further decides that paragraph 2 of resolution 1153 (1998) shall remain in force and shall apply to the 180-day period referred to in paragraph 1 above; requests the Secretary-General to continue to take the actions necessary to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of this resolution; further decides to conduct a thorough review of all aspects of the implementation of this resolution 90 days after the entry into force of paragraph 1 above and again prior to the end of the 180-day period and expresses its intention, prior to the end of the 180-day period, to consider favourably renewal of the provisions of this resolution as appropriate, provided that the said reports indicate that those provisions are being satisfactorily implemented; requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council if Iraq is unable to export petroleum and petroleum products sufficient to produce the total sum provided for in paragraph 2 above; requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Government of Iraq, to submit to the Council no later than 15 Jan. 2000 a detailed list of parts and equipment necessary for the purpose described in paragraph 1 of resolution 1175 (1998); urges all states, and in particular the Government of Iraq, to provide their full cooperation in the effective implementation of this resolution; appeals to all States to continue to cooperate in the timely submission of applications and the expeditious issue of export licences, facilitating the transit of humanitarian supplies; stresses the need to continue to ensure respect for the security and safety of all persons directly involved in the implementation of this resolution in Iraq; decides to keep these arrangements under review.

Adopted unanimously, 4079th meeting

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