| UN Security Council Resolution 1511 | ||
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.jpg) Imam Ali Mosque in Iraq | ||
| Date | 16 October 2003 | |
| Meeting no. | 4,844 | |
| Code | S/RES/1511 (Document) | |
| Subject | The situation between Iraq and Kuwait | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council resolution 1511 was adopted unanimously on 16 October 2003, after reaffirming previous resolutions on Iraq, particularly 1483 (2003), 1500 (2003), and Resolution 1373 (2001) on terrorism. The council urged countries to contribute towards a multinational force to maintain security and called for power to be returned to the Iraqi people as soon as possible.[1]
During discussions prior to the adoption of Resolution 1511, Council members were presented with a choice of ending the occupation sooner or approving a longer, temporary occupation; they eventually chose the latter option, effectively authorising the international presence in Iraq.[2] The resolution was drafted by the United States and sponsored by Cameroon, Spain and the United Kingdom.[3][4]
- ^ "Security Council, acting unanimously, calls for power to be returned to Iraqi people 'as soon as practicable'". United Nations. 16 October 2003.
- ^ Lowe, Vaughan; Roberts, Adam; Welsh, Jennifer (2008). The United Nations Security Council and war: the evolution of thought and practice since 1945. Oxford University Press US. p. 602. ISBN 978-0-19-953343-5.
- ^ Jeffery, Simon (16 October 2003). "Security council backs US on Iraq". The Guardian.
- ^ "Security Council outlines roles in bringing peace, stability to Iraq". United Nations News Centre. 16 October 2003.