UN Documents for Authorisations to Use Force: Security Council Resolutions

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16 October 2003 S/RES/1511 This resolution reaffirmed the temporary nature of the Coalition Provisional Authority, endorsed the interim administration, called for a political timetable, authorised the MNF to maintain security and stability during 12 months. It also determined the status of the MNF and its relation to the UN, and asked the US to report every six months.
13 October 2003 S/RES/1510 This resolution expanded ISAF's mandate beyond Kabul.
19 September 2003 S/RES/1509 This resolution established UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL).
1 August 2003 S/RES/1497 This resolution authorised the deployment of a Multinational Force.
28 July 2003 S/RES/1493 This resolution imposed an arms embargo.
30 May 2003 S/RES/1484 This resolution authorised the Interim Emergency Multinational Force deployment (IEMF).
22 May 2003 S/RES/1483 The Council recognised the occupying powers, requested the Secretary-General to appoint a Special Representative for Iraq, established sanctions against the previous Iraqi government, created the DFI and envisaged the termination of the oil-for-food programme within six months.
4 February 2003 S/RES/1464 This resolution authorized Member States participating in the ECOWAS forces together with the French forces supporting them to take the necessary steps to guarantee the security and freedom of movement of their personnel and to ensure the protection of civilians within their zones of operation.
20 December 2001 S/RES/1386 This resolution authorised the establishment of ISAF to provide security in Kabul.
9 November 2001 S/RES/1376 This resolution determined that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continued to pose a threat to international peace and security in the region.
28 September 2001 S/RES/1373 This resolution placed barriers on the movement, organisation and fund-raising activities of terrorist groups and imposed legislative, policy and reporting requirements on member states to assist the global struggle against terrorism. It also established a Counter-Terrorism Committee to monitor state compliance with these provisions.
12 September 2001 S/RES/1368 This resolution condemned the attacks of 11 September 2001 on the United States, and called on states to bring justice to the perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of those terrorist acts.
7 March 2001 S/RES/1343 This resolution re-established the arms embargo and imposed an embargo on diamonds and a travel ban.
19 December 2000 S/RES/1333 This resolution strengthened the sanctions against the Taliban and imposed sanctions against Al-Qaida.
17 May 2000 S/RES/1298 This resolution established an arms embargo against both parties.