United Nations Security Council Resolution 986
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United Nations Security Council resolution 986, adopted unanimously on 14 April 1995, after reaffirming all resolutions on Iraq and noting the serious humanitarian situation with the Iraqi civilian population, the council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, established a mechanism whereby Iraqi oil exports would finance humanitarian aid to the country, which later became known as the Oil-for-Food Programme.[1]
UN Security Council Resolution 986 | ||||
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Date | 14 April 1995 | |||
Meeting no. | 3,519 | |||
Code | S/RES/986 (Document) | |||
Subject | Iraq | |||
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Result | Adopted | |||
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The security council was convinced of the need as a temporary measure to provide humanitarian assistance to the Iraqi people until the country complied with all relevant Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 687 (1991) which allowed for further measures to be taken concerning sanctions imposed in Resolution 661 (1991).