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CAIRO — UN Security Council Resolution 1559 was
adopted on September 2, 2004, with nine voting in favor and six
abstaining, including veto-holder China and Russia.
The resolution, sponsored by France and the US,
demanded the withdrawal of all foreign troops from Lebanon, a
reference to Syrian forces, and the disarming all militias.
Following is the full text of the resolution;
Resolution 1559 (2004)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 5028th
meeting, on
2 September 2004
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon,
in particular resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19 March 1978,
resolution 520 (1982) of 17 September 1982, and resolution 1553 (2004)
of 29 July 2004 as well as the statements of its President on the
situation in Lebanon, in particular the statement of 18 June 2000
(S/PRST/2000/21),
Reiterating its strong support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within
its internationally recognized borders,
Noting the determination of Lebanon to ensure the
withdrawal of all non- Lebanese forces from Lebanon,
Gravely concerned at the continued presence of
armed militias in Lebanon, which prevent the Lebanese Government from
exercising its full sovereignty over all Lebanese territory,
Reaffirming the importance of the extension of the
control of the Government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory,
Mindful of the upcoming Lebanese presidential
elections and underlining the importance of free and fair elections
according to Lebanese constitutional rules devised without foreign
interference or influence,
1. 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;
2. Calls upon all remaining foreign forces to
withdraw from Lebanon;
3. Calls for the disbanding and disarmament of all
Lebanese and non-
Lebanese militias;
4. Supports the extension of the control of the
Government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory;
5. 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;
6. 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;
7. 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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