Records relating to keyword "Oil for Food Programme"
- Resolution 1762 (29 June 2007)
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Keywords: Security Council Resolutions WMD Oil for Food ProgrammeAbolishes the UN programmes searching for chemical, biological and nuclear weapons in Iraq - namely UNMOVIC and the IAEA's operations in Iraq. Some $60m in Iraqi oil revenue from the Saddam era, currently held under the Oil for Food programme to fund WMD inspection work, will be transferred to the Development Fund for Iraq. The resolution was drafted by the US and UK, and supported by all Security Council members except Russia. Russia abstained, arguing that the supposed stocks of WMDs remain unaccounted for.
- Latest Report of the Independent Inquiry Committee on the Oil for Food Programme (Volcker Group) (27 Oct 2005)
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Keywords: Oil for Food Programme SanctionsSee also the relevant UN press releases; Secretary General Kofi Annan's reaction, and general press release on the report.
- Resolution 1476 (24 Apr 2003)
Keywords: Security Council Resolutions Oil for Food Programme Sanctions UNDecides to extend the provisions in para 4 of res. 1472 until the 3 June 2003, and allows for further renewal at that date by the Council. These provisions relate to the amelioration of the functioning of certain Oil For Food Program features, including those listed below in notes on 1472.
- Resolution 1472 (28 March 2003)
Keywords: Oil for Food Programme Sanctions UN Security Council ResolutionsGives UN more authority to administer the "oil for food" programme for the next 45 days. Authorizes the Secretary-General to establish alternative locations for the delivery of humanitarian supplies and equipment, and proceed with approved contracts after a review to determine priorities. Other steps called for include: transferring unencumbered funds between accounts created pursuant to the programme on an exceptional and reimbursable basis to ensure the delivery of essential humanitarian supplies; and using funds deposited in the accounts to compensate suppliers and shippers for agreed additional shipping, transportation and storage costs incurred as a result of diverting and delaying shipments.