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resolution 1559 (2. september 2004)
UN Security Council resolution 1559
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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