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To: 4rthofjuly007 who wrote (20820)	12/19/2002 3:48:16 PM
From: ajtj99	Respond to of 30712

Are you saying that we should attack all countries that violate UN resolutions? I know of one country that is in violation of about 170 UN resolutions, and it is one of the US's best friends.

To: 4rthofjuly007 who wrote (20820)	12/19/2002 4:19:57 PM
From: Win-Lose-Draw	Respond to of 30712

has anyone now demonstrated that iraq is in material violation or are we just supposed to take the word of the vietnam-era retreads inhabiting shrub's cabinet? these guys have a history of outright lying, first and foremost "southern strategy" rumsfeld and "power is an aphrodisiac" kissinger.

To: 4rthofjuly007 who wrote (20820)	12/19/2002 4:27:04 PM
From: Win-Lose-Draw	Respond to of 30712

here is a list of UN security council resolutions currently "in violation". note that these are only the least-amibiguous ones - ie 242 is not on the list - and these are only resolutions proscribing actions, not resolutions "merely" condemning them. also not included are an equal number of resolutions that were never enforced due to US blocking such enforcement but were subsequently made irrelevant by the flow of historical events (ie south africa in namibia etc). now count how many of them are being violated by US allies. Resolution 252 (1968) Israel Urgently calls upon Israel to rescind measures that change the legal status of Jerusalem, including the expropriation of land and properties thereon. 262 (1968) Israel Calls upon Israel to pay compensation to Lebanon for destruction of airliners at Beirut International Airport. 267 (1969) Israel Urgently calls upon Israel to rescind measures seeking to change the legal status of occupied East Jerusalem. 271 (1969) Israel Reiterates calls to rescind measures seeking to change the legal status of occupied East Jerusalem and calls on Israel to scrupulously abide by the Fourth Geneva Convention regarding the responsibilities of occupying powers. 298 (1971) Israel Reiterates demand that Israel rescind measures seeking to change the legal status of occupied East Jerusalem. 353 (1974) Turkey Calls on nations to respect the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Cyprus and for the withdrawal without delay of foreign troops from Cyprus. 354 (1974) Turkey Reiterates provisions of UNSC resolution 353. 360 (1974) Turkey Reaffirms the need for compliance with prior resolutions regarding Cyprus "without delay." 364 (1974) Turkey Reaffirms the need for compliance with prior resolutions regarding Cyprus. 367 (1975) Turkey Reaffirms the need for compliance with prior resolutions regarding Cyprus. 370 (1975) Turkey Reaffirms the need for compliance with prior resolutions regarding Cyprus. 377 (1979) Morocco Calls on countries to respect the right of self-determination for Western Sahara. 379 (1979) Morocco Calls for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Western Sahara. 380 (1979) Morocco Reiterates the need for compliance with previous resolutions. 391 (1976) Turkey Reaffirms the need for compliance with prior resolutions regarding Cyprus. 401 (1976) Turkey Reaffirms the need for compliance with prior resolutions regarding Cyprus. 414 (1977) Turkey Reaffirms the need for compliance with prior resolutions regarding Cyprus. 422 (1977) Turkey Reaffirms the need for compliance with prior resolutions regarding Cyprus. 440 (1978) Turkey Reaffirms the need for compliance with prior resolutions regarding Cyprus. 446 (1979) Israel Calls upon Israel to scrupulously abide by the Fourth Geneva Convention regarding the responsibilities of occupying powers, to rescind previous measures that violate these relevant provisions, and "in particular, not to transport parts of its civilian population into the occupied Arab territories." 452 (1979) Israel Calls on the government of Israel to cease, on an urgent basis, the establishment, construction, and planning of settlements in the Arab territories, occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem. 465 (1980) Israel Reiterates previous resolutions on Israel's settlements policy. 471 (1980) Israel Demands prosecution of those involved in assassination attempts of West Bank leaders and compensation for damages; reiterates demands to abide by Fourth Geneva Convention. 484 (1980) Israel Reiterates request that Israel abide by the Fourth Geneva Convention. 487 (1981) Israel Calls upon Israel to place its nuclear facilities under the safeguard of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency. 497 (1981) Israel Demands that Israel rescind its decision to impose its domestic laws in the occupied Syrian Golan region. 541 (1983) Turkey Reiterates the need for compliance with prior resolutions and demands that the declaration of an independent Turkish Cypriot state be withdrawn. 550 (1984) Turkey Reiterates UNSC resolution 541 and insists that member states may "not to facilitate or in any way assist" the secessionist entity. 573 (1985) Israel Calls on Israel to pay compensation for human and material losses from its attack against Tunisia and to refrain from all such attacks or threats of attacks against other nations. 592 (1986) Israel Insists Israel abide by the Fourth Geneva Conventions in East Jerusalem and other occupied territories. 605 (1987) Israel "Calls once more upon Israel, the occupying Power, to abide immediately and scrupulously by the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Times of War, and to desist forthwith from its policies and practices that are in violations of the provisions of the Convention." 607 (1986) Israel Reiterates calls on Israel to abide by the Fourth Geneva Convention and to cease its practice of deportations from occupied Arab territories. 608 (1988) Israel Reiterates call for Israel to cease its deportations. 636 (1989) Israel Reiterates call for Israel to cease its deportations. 641 (1989) Israel Reiterates previous resolutions calling on Israel to desist in its deportations. 658 (1990) Morocco Calls upon Morocco to "cooperate fully" with the Secretary General of the United Nations and the chairman of the Organization of African Unity "in their efforts aimed at an early settlement of the question of Western Sahara." 672 (1990) Israel Reiterates calls for Israel to abide by provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention in the occupied Arab territories. 673 (1990) Israel Insists that Israel come into compliance with resolution 672. 681 (1990) Israel Reiterates call on Israel to abide by Fourth Geneva Convention in the occupied Arab territories. 690 (1991) Morocco Calls upon both parties to cooperate fully with the Secretary General in implementing a referendum on the fate of the territory. 694 (1991) Morocco Reiterates that Israel "must refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilian from the occupied territories and ensure the safe and immediate return of all those deported." 716 (1991) Morocco Reaffirms previous resolutions on Cyprus. 725 (1991) Morocco "Calls upon the two parties to cooperate fully in the settlement plan." 726 (1992) Israel Reiterates calls on Israel to abide by the Fourth Geneva Convention and to cease its practice of deportations from occupied Arab territories. 799 (1992) Israel "Reaffirms applicability of Fourth Geneva Convention.to all Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem, and affirms that deportation of civilians constitutes a contravention of its obligations under the Convention." 807 (1993) Croatia Demands return of heavy weapons seized from UN storage areas. 809 (1992) Morocco Reiterates call to cooperate with the peace settlement plan, particularly regarding voter eligibility for referendum. 815 (1993) Croatia Reaffirms UNSC resolution 807. 822 (1993) Armenia Calls for Armenia to implement the "immediate withdrawal of all occupying forces from the Kelbadjar district and other recently occupied areas of Azerbaijan." 853 (1993) Armenia Demands "complete and unconditional withdrawal of the occupying forces" from Azerbaijani territory. 874 (1993) Armenia Reiterates calls for withdrawal of occupation forces. 884 (1993) Armenia Calls on Armenia to use its influence to force compliance by Armenian militias to previous resolutions and to withdraw its remaining occupation forces. 896 (1994) Russia "Calls upon all concerned to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia." 904 (1994) Israel Calls upon Israel, as the occupying power, "to take and implement measures, inter alia, confiscation of arms, with the aim of preventing illegal acts of violence by settlers." 973 (1995) Morocco Reiterates the need for cooperation with United Nations and expediting referendum on the fate of Western Sahara. 995 (1995) Morocco Calls for "genuine cooperation" with UN efforts to move forward with a referendum. 1002 (1995) Morocco Reiteration of call for "genuine cooperation" with UN efforts. 1009 (1995) Croatia Demands that Croatia "respect fully the rights of the local Serb population to remain, leave, or return in safety." 1017 (1995) Morocco Reiterates the call for "genuine cooperation" with UN efforts and to cease "procrastinating actions which could further delay the referendum." 1033 (1995) Morocco Reiterates call for "genuine cooperation" with UN efforts. 1044 (1996) Sudan Calls upon Sudan to extradite to Ethiopia for prosecution three suspects in an assassination attempt of visiting Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and to cease its support for sanctuary and offering of sanctuary to terrorists. 1054 (1996) Sudan Demands that Sudan come into compliance with UNSC resolution 1044. 1056 (1996) Morocco Calls for the release of political prisoners from occupied Western Sahara. 1070 (1996) Sudan Reiterates demands to comply with 1044 and 1054. 1073 (1996) Israel "Calls on the safety and security of Palestinian civilians to be ensured." 1079 (1996) Croatia Reaffirms right of return for Serbian refugees to Croatia. 1092 (1996) Turkey/Cyprus Calls for a reduction of foreign troops in Cyprus as the first step toward a total withdrawal troops as well as a reduction in military spending. 1117 (1997) Turkey/Cyprus Reiterates call for a reduction of foreign troops in Cyprus as the first step toward a total withdrawal troops and reduction in military spending. 1120 (1997) Croatia Reaffirms right of return for Serbian refugees to Croatia and calls on Croatia to change certain policies that obstruct this right, and to treat its citizens equally regardless of ethnic origin. 1145 (1997) Croatia Reiterates Croatian responsibility in supporting the political and economic rights of its people regardless of ethnic origin. 1172 (1998) India, Pakistan Calls upon India and Pakistan to cease their development of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. 1178 (1998) Turkey/Cyprus Reiterates call for a substantial reduction of foreign troops and reduction in military spending. 1185 (1998) Morocco Calls for the lifting of restrictions of movement by aircraft of UN peacekeeping force. 1215 (1998) Morocco Urges Morocco to promptly sign a "status of forces agreement." 1217 (1998) Turkey/Cyprus Reiterates call for a substantial reduction of foreign troops and reduction in military spending. 1251 (1999) Turkey/Cyprus Reiterates call for a substantial reduction of foreign troops and reduction in military spending. 1264 (1999) Indonesia Calls on Indonesia to provide safe return for refugees and punish those for acts of violence during and after the referendum campaign. 1272 (1999) Indonesia Stresses the need for Indonesia to provide for the safe return for refugees and maintain the civilian and humanitarian character of refugee camps. 1283 (1999) Turkey/Cyprus Reiterates UNSC resolution 1251. 1303 (2000) Turkey/Cyprus Reiterates UNSC resolutions 1283 and 1251. 1319 (2000) Indonesia Insists that Indonesia "take immediate additional steps, in fulfillment of its responsibilities, to disarm and disband the militia immediately, restore law and order in the affected areas of West Timor, ensure safety and security in the refugee camps and for humanitarian workers, and prevent incursions into East Timor." Stresses that those guilty of attacks on international personnel be brought to justice and reiterates the need to provide safe return for refugees who wish to repatriate and provide resettlement for those wishing to stay in Indonesia. 1322 (2000) Israel Calls upon Israel to scrupulously abide by the Fourth Geneva Convention regarding the responsibilities of occupying power. 1331 (2000) Turkey/Cyprus Reiterates UNSC resolution 1251 and subsequent resolutions. 1338 (2001) Indonesia Calls for Indonesian cooperation with the UN and other international agencies in the fulfillment of UNSC resolution 1319. 1359 (2001) Morocco Calls on the parties to "abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to release without further delay all those held since the start of the conflict." 1384 (2001) Turkey/Cyprus Reiterates 1251 and all relevant resolutions on Cyprus. 1402 (2002) Israel Calls for Israel to withdraw from Palestinian cities. 1403 (2002) Israel Demands that Israel go through with "the implementation of its resolution 1402, without delay." 1405 (2002) Israel Calls for UN inspectors to investigate civilian deaths during an Israeli assault on the Jenin refugee camp. 1416 (2002) Turkey/Cyprus Reiterates UNSC resolution 1251 and all relevant resolutions on Cyprus. 1435 (2002) Israel Calls on Israel to withdraw to positions of September 2000 and end its military activities in and around Ramallah, including the destruction of security and civilian infrastructure.