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The '''United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM)''' was set up to implement the non-nuclear provisions of [[United | The '''United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM)''' was set up to implement the non-nuclear provisions of [[United Nations Security Council]] resolution of 3 April 1991, which called for the elimination of [[weapons of mass destruction]] and long-range [[surface-to-surface missile]]s, as well as manufacturing capability, under [[Iraq]] under the rule of [[Saddam Hussein]]. UNSCOM was to work with the [[International Atomic Energy Agency]] in inspection and enforcement of the nuclear aspects of WMD, and operate directly in chemical, biological, radiological and missile areas. | ||
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The United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) was set up to implement the non-nuclear provisions of United Nations Security Council resolution of 3 April 1991, which called for the elimination of weapons of mass destruction and long-range surface-to-surface missiles, as well as manufacturing capability, under Iraq under the rule of Saddam Hussein. UNSCOM was to work with the International Atomic Energy Agency in inspection and enforcement of the nuclear aspects of WMD, and operate directly in chemical, biological, radiological and missile areas.