During its deliberation and upon its adoption the resolution was criticized for unnecessarily endangering the lives of poverty- and drought-stricken ordinary Afghans and for undermining peace negotiations with the Taliban (see the Reactions section).

At the same time, the sanctuary provided to Osama bin Laden was further condemned and an indictment against him by the United States was noted by the council.

Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the council demanded that the Taliban comply with Resolution 1267, cease support for terrorists, close training camps and end illegal drug activities.

The committee was asked to establish and maintain lists related to different aspects of the sanctions regime against the Taliban, grant exceptions and report periodically on violations of the measures.

[5] If the Council determined that the Taliban were complying with previous resolutions, some of the sanctions would be terminated; in the event of non-compliance, further measures would be considered.