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Security Council Resolution 540 (1983) [on the Situation Between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq]

S/RES/540(1983)No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the Security Council, published in 1983.

What other versions does this mandate have?

2 versions · 1982–1983
  • 1983S/RES/540(1983)Security Council resolution 540 (1983) [on the situation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq]LatestCompare with previous version
  • 1982S/RES/514(1982)Security Council resolution 514 (1982) [on the situation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq]

iVersions are identified automatically by matching titles within the same organ (~97% accuracy on a manual audit).

What subjects does this mandate have?

8 topics
Armed ConflictsCivilian PersonsDispute SettlementHuman Rights in Armed ConflictsIran (Islamic Republic Of)IraqPersian Gulf RegionRegional Security

What does this mandate say?

4 operative paragraphs
1
Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mediation efforts with the parties concerned, with a view to achieving a comprehensive, just and honourable settlement acceptable to both sides;
2
Condemns all violations of international humanitarian law, in particular, the provisions of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 in all their aspects, and calls for the immediate cessation of all military operations against civilian targets, including city and residential areas;
3
Affirms the right of free navigation and commerce in international waters, calls on all States to respect this right and also calls upon the belligerents to cease immediately all hostilities in the region of the Gulf, including all sea-lanes, navigable waterways, harbour works, terminals, offshore installations and all ports with direct or indirect access to the sea, and to respect the integrity of the other littoral States;
4
Requests the Secretary-General to consult with the parties concerning ways to sustain and verify the

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