UN Resolutions on Iraq: Historical Timeline and Compliance Requirements
Explore the sequence of UN resolutions on Iraq from 1990 to 2002, addressing the aftermath of the invasion of Kuwait, demand for disarmament, and the ultimatum given to comply with international mandates. This timeline outlines the pivotal decisions, including authorization of force and the need for Iraq to eliminate chemical and biological weapons.
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The Iraq War, 2003 By Vernon Bogdanor Visiting Gresham Professor of Political History
UN RESOLUTIONS ON IRAQ Resolution 678. 1990. Following invasion of Kuwait. Member states, co-operating with government of Kuwait, authorised to `use all necessary means to evict Iraq from Kuwait, and `to restore international peace and security in the area . (Emphasis added)
UN RESOLUTIONS ON IRAQ Resolution 687. 1991. Iraq to `unconditionally accept the destruction, removal, or rendering harmless, under international supervision, of Chemical and biological weapons. Ballistic missiles with range greater than 150 kilometres. Also, not to acquire or develop nuclear weapons. Also to cease support for international terrorism. 90 days to comply. Sanctions until compliance had been secured.
UN RESOLUTIONS ON IRAQ Resolution 1441. 2002. Iraq still in `material breach of Resolutions 678 and 687. Given `final opportunity to comply within 30 days, or face `serious consequences .
UN RESOLUTIONS ON IRAQ Resolution 678. 1990. Resolution 687. 1991. Resolution 1441. 2002. Following invasion of Kuwait. Iraq to `unconditionally accept the destruction, removal, or rendering harmless, under international supervision, of Iraq still in `material breach of Resolutions 678 and 687. Given `final opportunity to comply within 30 days, or face `serious consequences . Member states, co-operating with government of Kuwait, authorised to `use all necessary means to evict Iraq from Kuwait, and `to restore international peace and security in the area . (Emphasis added) Chemical and biological weapons. Ballistic missiles with range greater than 150 kilometres. Also, not to acquire or develop nuclear weapons. Also to cease support for international terrorism. 90 days to comply. Sanctions until compliance had been secured.
