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

S/RES/662(1990)No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

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

What subjects does this mandate have?

6 topics
Annexation of TerritoryIraqIraq-Kuwait SituationKuwaitLegitimacy of GovernmentsMilitary Occupation

What does this mandate say?

4 operative paragraphs
1
Decides that annexation of Kuwait by Iraq under any form and whatever pretext has no legal validity, and is considered null and void;
2
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;
3
Demands that Iraq rescind its actions purporting to annex Kuwait;
4
Decides to keep this item on its agenda and to continue its efforts to put an early end to the occupation.

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