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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.")

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