12-15-2008, 04:25 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nati...rning_Iraq
Just a brief synopsis of the UN Resolutions leading up to the Iraq War. The linked chart is short and concise.
Of particular interest Resolution 1441- November 2002
Unanimous Gave Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations". After Hans Blix of UNMOVIC reported to the UN on 7 March 2003, the US, UK, and other members of the "coalition of the willing" declared that Iraq remained in material breach of resolution 687. Efforts aimed at a new Council resolution authorizing the invasion were aborted owing to resistance from other members of the Council including veto-wielding members [Russia, China and France]. Iraq was invaded anyway, on 20 March.
and 1483 May 2003
Syria abstaining Recognized the US and the UK as occupying powers under international law, with legitimate authority in Iraq. Removed economic sanctions imposed during the Gulf War.
Just a little historical perspective. Bush did not 'act alone' or for 'personal gain'. It's not like Iraq had not been warned.
Just a brief synopsis of the UN Resolutions leading up to the Iraq War. The linked chart is short and concise.
Of particular interest Resolution 1441- November 2002
Unanimous Gave Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations". After Hans Blix of UNMOVIC reported to the UN on 7 March 2003, the US, UK, and other members of the "coalition of the willing" declared that Iraq remained in material breach of resolution 687. Efforts aimed at a new Council resolution authorizing the invasion were aborted owing to resistance from other members of the Council including veto-wielding members [Russia, China and France]. Iraq was invaded anyway, on 20 March.
and 1483 May 2003
Syria abstaining Recognized the US and the UK as occupying powers under international law, with legitimate authority in Iraq. Removed economic sanctions imposed during the Gulf War.
Just a little historical perspective. Bush did not 'act alone' or for 'personal gain'. It's not like Iraq had not been warned.