The Security Council reiterated its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security , and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law . It welcomed General Assembly resolutions concerning the protection of United Nations and humanitarian personnel . At the same time , United Nations and humanitarian personnel were asked to respect the laws of the country in which they were operating . The preamble of the resolution also emphasised the existence of restrictions against attacks directed at United Nations peacekeeping personnel or humanitarian personnel , which constituted war crimes . There was concern at attacks worldwide against United Nations , associate and humanitarian personnel , including the bombing outside the headquarters of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq on 19 August 2003
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1502