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United Nations Security Council Resolutions


Resolution No. 660 (2 August 1990)
    
The UN Security Council condemned the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and demanded an immediate and unconditional withdrawal of forces.
Resolution No. 661 (6 August 1990)
     Imposed mandatory sanctions against Iraq and occupied Kuwait. It also set up a committee to oversee the implementation of the UN sanctions.
Resolution No. 662 (9 August 1990)
     Nullified the annexation of Kuwait by Iraq and reaffirmed Kuwait’s sovereignty.
Resolution No. 664 (18 August 1990)
      Demanded that Iraq facilitate the immediate departure of all third country nationals; and that Iraq rescind its orders for the closure of diplomatic and consular missions in Kuwait.
Resolution No. 665 (25 August 1990)
      Imposed a naval blockade around Iraq and called upon all member states to cooperate in the implementation.
Resolution No. 666 (13 September 1990)
      Established a procedure for determining the humanitarian need for food and medical supplies to the civilians of Iraq and occupied Kuwait.
Resolution No. 667 (16 September 1990)
    Condemned Iraqi for holding foreign nationals and diplomatic staff as hostages; and demanded that Iraq respect the diplomatic immunity of foreign embassies and consulates in Kuwait.
Resolution No. 669 (24 September 1990)
      Recognized the need for assistance to needy states under the provisions of Article 50 of the UN Charter.
Resolution No. 670 (25 September 1990)
      Imposed aerial blockade of Iraq and occupied Kuwait; and directed all member states to seize Iraq’s ships and aircraft.
Resolution No. 674 (29 October 1990)
      Directed states to collect evidence of Iraqi abuses of human rights in Kuwait and demanded an immediate end to hostage-taking. It also reminded Iraq that it is responsible for any losses or damages incurred by Kuwaitis and foreign nationals resulting from the invasion and occupation of Kuwait.
Resolution No. 677 (28 November 1990)
    Condemned Iraq’s attempts to alter the demographic composition of the population of Kuwait.
Resolution No. 678 (29 November 1990)
       Stated that unless Iraq comply fully by 15 January 1991 with previous UNSC resolutions calling for unconditional withdrawal from Kuwait, UN Member States may “use all necessary means” to restore international peace and security in the area.
Resolution No. 686 (2 March 1991)
        Set forth conditions for peace in the Gulf. It stated that Iraq should accept its liability under international law for any loss, damage or injury arising in regard to Kuwait and third state and their nationals and corporations; and arrange the immediate access to and release of prisoners of war.
Resolution No. 687 (3 April 1991)
   Recognized the restoration of Kuwait sovereignty, independence and legitimate government. It also lifted the sanctions against Kuwait and specified the conditions for a formal cease fire. This resolution established the basis for the compensation process.
Resolution No. 688 (5 April 1991)
       Expressed the Security Council’s concern of the repression of the civilian population and insisted that Iraq allow immediate access by international humanitarian organizations to all those in need of assistance in all parts of Iraq.
Resolution No. 689 (9 April 1991)
           Established the United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission (UNIKOM) to oversee the international border between Iraq and Kuwait.
Resolution No. 692 (20 May 1991)
           Established the United Nations Compensation Fund that would be administered by the UN Compensation Commission. The Commission should also oversee and implement relevant UN resolutions regarding war claims against Iraq and the compensation process.
Resolution No. 699 (17 June 1991)
          Granted the Special Commission authority to conduct activities under section C of Resolution 687 (1991) for the purpose of the destruction of Iraq’s chemical and biological weapons.
Resolution No. 700 (17 June 1991)
      Approved guidelines to facilitate full international implementation of the arms embargo against Iraq as stipulated by Resolution 687 (1991)
Resolution No. 705 (15 August 1991)
         Stipulated that compensation to be paid by Iraq for damages specified in Resolution 687 (1991), shall not exceed 30% of the annual value of Iraqi exports of petroleum and petroleum products.
Resolution No. 706 ( 15 August 1991)
          Set the terms of the limited sale of Iraqi petroleum and petroleum products for the purpose of meeting essential civilian needs under strict and close UN monitoring. It also set up an escrow account to be administered by the UN Secretary-General.
Resolution No. 707 ( 15 August 1991)
          Condemned Iraq’s violation of its obligation under section C of Resolution 687 (1991) and demanded that Iraq provide full and complete disclosure of its weapons programme.
Resolution No. 712 ( 19 September 1991)
          Confirmed the ceiling value of permissible Iraqi oil sales and authorized the use of part of the fund in the escrow account (Resolution 706 (1991)) to meet Iraq’s essential needs.
Resolution No. 715 ( 11 October 1991)
          Demanded that Iraq meet unconditionally all its obligation for future monitoring and verification regarding its compliance with Resolution 687 (1991) and 707 (1991). It also called on all member states to assist the international Atomic Energy agency in carrying out its activities in Iraq.
Resolution No. 773 ( 26 August 1992)
         The Security Council expressed its appreciation for the work of the UN Iraq- Kuwait Boundary Demarcation Commission and underlined its guarantee of the inviolability of the international boundary between Iraq and Kuwait and its decision to take as appropriate all necessary measures to that end in accordance with the UN Charter.
Resolution No. 778 ( 2 October 1992)
          UN deplored Iraq for putting its civilian population at risk by not abiding by relevant UN resolutions, and decided that all funds and /or assets, including petroleum and petroleum products, in the custody of member states be transferred to the escrow account.
Resolution No. 806 ( 5 February 1993)
         Underlined once again the Council’s guarantee of the inviolability of the international boundary between Iraq and Kuwait and its decision to take as appropriate all necessary measures to that end in accordance with the UN Charter. It also extended UNIKOM’s terms of reference for another six months.
Resolution No. 833 ( 27 May 1993)
         
Expressed the Council’s appreciation for the work of the UN Iraq-Kuwait Boundary Demarcation; decided that the Commission’s resolutions regarding the boundary demarcation are final; reiterated the Council’s guarantee of the inviolability of the international boundary between Iraq and Kuwait and called upon both countries to respect the inviolability of the international boundary between them, including navigational rights.
Resolution No. 986 (14 April 1995)
         Authorized states to permit the import of the Iraqi petroleum and petroleum products, including financial and other essential transactions directly relating thereto, sufficient to produce a sum not exceeding a total of one billion US dollars every 90 days for the purpose of meeting the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people.

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