| UN Security Council Resolution 1957 | ||
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 Power plants in Baghdad | ||
| Date | 15 December 2010 | |
| Meeting no. | 6,450 | |
| Code | S/RES/1957 (Document) | |
| Subject | The situation concerning Iraq | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1957, adopted unanimously on 15 December 2010, after recognising positive developments in Iraq since the adoption of 661 (1990), the Council lifted sanctions relating to weapons of mass destruction, long-range ballistic missiles, and the acquisition of nuclear weapons.[1]
Resolution 1957, along with resolutions 1956 (2010) and 1958 (2010), ended some major restrictions placed on Iraq. However, demands that Iraq resolve disputes with Kuwait remained.[2] The high-level meeting was chaired by United States Vice President Joe Biden.[3]
- ^ "Security Council takes action to end Iraq sanctions, terminate Oil-for-Food Programme as members recognise 'major changes' since 1990". United Nations. 15 December 2010.
- ^ MacFarquhar, Neil (15 December 2010). "Security Council Removes Restrictions on Iraq". The New York Times.
- ^ "UN lifts sanctions against Iraq". BBC News. 15 December 2010.