Security Council Resolution 662 (1990) [on Iraqi Annexation of Kuwait]

S/RES/662(1990)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 89 The situation between Iraq and Kuwait, published in 1990.

What subjects does this mandate have?

6 subjects

Annexation of Territory Iraq Iraq-Kuwait Situation Kuwait Legitimacy of Governments Military Occupation

What’s in this document?

4 operative paragraphs

Decides that annexation of Kuwait by Iraq under any form and whatever pretext has no legal validity, and is considered null and void;

Calls upon all States, international organizations and specialized agencies not to recognize that annexation, and to refrain from any action or dealing that might be interpreted as an indirect recognition of the annexation;

Demands that Iraq rescind its actions purporting to annex Kuwait;

Decides to keep this item on its agenda and to continue its efforts to put an early end to the occupation.

of 9 August 1990

Adopted unanimously ar the 2934th meetin!(.

Adopted at the 2933rd meeting by 13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Cuba and Yemen).

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