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Press Release


SC/6757
19 November 1999


Press Release
SC/6757


SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS IRAQ 'OIL-FOR-FOOD' PROGRAMME UNTIL 4 DECEMBER

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Resolution 1275 (1999) Adopted Unanimously

Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council this afternoon extended the programme of humanitarian assistance to Iraq known as “oil for food” until 4 December. The programme allows Iraq to sell oil to purchase humanitarian goods for the Iraqi people.