               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1557 (2004)
               Security Council                                                   Distr.: General
                                                                                  12 August 2004




               Resolution 1557 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5020th meeting, on
               12 August 2004

                       The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in particular resolution
               1500 (2003) of 14 August 2003 and 1546 (2004) of 8 June 2004,
                       Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of
               Iraq,
                     Recalling the establishment of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq
               (UNAMI) on 14 August 2003, and reaffirming that the United Nations should play a
               leading role in assisting the Iraqi people and government in the formation of
               institutions for representative government,
                    Welcoming the Secretary-General’s          appointment   of     his   new   Special
               Representative for Iraq,
                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 5 August 2004
               (S/2004/625),
                     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission
               for Iraq (UNAMI) for a period of twelve months from the date of this resolution;
                   2.    Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in twelve
               months or sooner if requested by the Government of Iraq;
                       3.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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