[2] The Security Council noted the continuing activities of Osama bin Laden and the Al-Qaeda network in supporting international terrorism.

It reaffirmed its condemnation of the September 11 attacks in the United States and the indictments issued against Osama bin Laden and affiliates following the 1998 bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.

It condemned the Taliban for allowing Afghanistan to be used as a base for terrorist activities and training by the Al-Qaeda network.

[3] Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Council decided to continue measures that would freeze the funds of Al-Qaeda and the Taliban and lifted measures in relation to aircraft formerly controlled by the Taliban in accordance with Resolution 1388 (2002).

All countries were asked to strengthen and enforce the sanctions under their domestic laws against individuals and entities operating on their territory to deal with violations of the measures.