The United States government says it will pressure the United Nations Security Council to vote on a resolution supported by the U.S. to lift sanctions on Iraq. John Negroponte, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, submitted a revised resolution to the Security Council on Monday and expressed hope that after a day of discussion on the resolution, the council would cast its vote on Wednesday. If this happens, the United Nations will end its 13-year sanctions against Baghdad, allowing the U.S. and the U.K. to sell Iraqi oil and contribute to the country's reconstruction. Early on Monday, Igor Ivanov, the Russian Foreign Minister, stated that progress had been made regarding the resolution, but there are still some differences of opinion concerning the text of the resolution.
U.S. Pressure on the United Nations Security Council to Lift Sanctions on Iraq - 2003-05-20
The U.S. is exerting pressure on the UN Security Council to approve a resolution to lift sanctions on Iraq, which have been in place for 13 years. This move is aimed at facilitating the sale of Iraqi oil to aid in the country's reconstruction. Key players include the U.S., U.K., and Russia.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The U.S. is pushing the UN Security Council to vote on a resolution to lift 13-year-old sanctions on Iraq, which would enable the sale of Iraqi oil and aid in reconstruction efforts. The resolution has been submitted by U.S. Ambassador John Negroponte and is expected to be voted on soon.
- The sanctions against Iraq have been in place for 13 years.
- The resolution aims to facilitate the sale of Iraqi oil and support reconstruction.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The sanctions were imposed after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and have significantly impacted Iraq's economy and governance. The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 aimed to remove Saddam Hussein and reshape the political landscape.
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