UN Resolutions
Resolution 660,
Aug. 2, 1990: Condemns Iraqi invasion of Kuwait -
Vote 14-0, 1 abstention
Resolution 661,
Aug. 6, 1990: Imposes economic sanctions against Iraq
- Vote 13-0, 2 abstentions
Resolution 662,
Aug. 9, 1990: Declares Iraqi annexation of Kuwait null and void
- Vote 15-0
Resolution 664,
Aug. 18, 1990: Calls for the immediate release of foreigners from
Iraq and Kuwait - Vote 15-0
Resolution 665,
Aug. 25, 1990: Authorizes the use of force to halt maritime shipping
to and from Iraq - Vote 13-0, 2 abstentions
Resolution 666,
Sept. 13, 1990: Establishes guidelines for humanitarian aid to Iraq
and Kuwait - Vote 13-0, 2 abstentions
Resolution 667,
Sept. 16, 1990: Condemns Iraq and demands protection of diplomatic
personnel - Vote 15-0
Resolution 669,
Sept. 24, 1990: Authorizes examination of requirements for economic
assistance under U.N. Article 50 - Vote 15-0
Resolution 670,
Sept. 25, 1990: Condemns Iraq and confirms economic embargo, including
air - Vote 14-1
Resolution 674,
Oct. 29, 1990: Condemns Iraq and calls for release of third-country
nationals and provision of food - Vote 13-0,
2 abstentions
Resolution 677,
Nov. 28, 1990: Condemns Iraqi attempts to alter Kuwaiti demographics
- Vote 15-0
Resolution 678,
Nov. 29, 1990: Authorizes the use of force to uphold resolutions
unless Iraq withdraws by Jan. 15, 1991, deadline
- Vote 12-2, 1 abstention
Resolution 686,
March 2, 1991: Demands Iraq cease all hostile action as and abide
by resolutions - Vote 11-1, 3 abstentions>
Resolution 687,
April 3, 1991: Sets forth permanent cease-fire
- Vote 12-1, 2 abstentions
In the ensuing years, the UN Security Council has
passed numerous resolutions that stem from Iraq's 1990 invasion
of Kuwait. The resolutions cited above and all others are accessible
on the Web at: http://www.un.org/documents/scres.htm
(From the 1991 "Defense Almanac.") |