The United Nations Security Council today established a new weapons monitoring system for Iraq that could pave the way for the suspension of long-standing economic sanctions if Baghdad cooperates. Under Resolution 1284, the UN Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) replaces the UN Special Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM). Eleven Security Council members voted for it, while China, France, Malaysia and the Russian Federation abstained. The resolution, introduced by Great Britain, requires Iraq to cooperate with UNMOVIC and make progress on...
