Security Council Resolution 1559 (2004) [on the Political Independence and Withdrawal of Foreign Forces From Lebanon]

S/RES/1559(2004)View PDF

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A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 54The situation in the Middle East, published in 2004.

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Elections Independence Internal Security International Cooperation Lebanon Middle East Situation Military Demobilization Report Preparation Sovereignty Troop Withdrawal

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Reaffirms its call for the strict respect of the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity, and political independence of Lebanon under the sole and exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon throughout Lebanon;

Calls upon all remaining foreign forces to withdraw from Lebanon;

Calls for the disbanding and disarmament of all Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias;

Supports the extension of the control of the Government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory;

Declares its support for a free and fair electoral process in Lebanon’s upcoming presidential election conducted according to Lebanese constitutional rules devised without foreign interference or influence;

Calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate fully and urgently with the Security Council for the full implementation of this and all relevant resolutions concerning the restoration of the territorial integrity, full sovereignty, and political independence of Lebanon;

Requests that the Secretary-General report to the Security Council within thirty days on the implementation by the parties of this resolution and decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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