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Security Council Resolutions on Iraq

2002

• Resolution 1441 finding Iraq in material breach of UN resolutions, November 8, 2002

2000

• Resolution 1302 09 June 2000 -- Iraq Oil-For-Food Program
• Resolution 1293 (2000) Adopted by the Security Council at its 4123rd meeting, on 31 March 2000 - Iraqi oil-for-food

  1999

• RESOLUTION 1284 on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait 17 December 1999 - Establishes, as a subsidiary body of the Council, the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC)
• RESOLUTION 1281 on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait 10 December 1999
• RESOLUTION 1280 on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait 3 December 1999
• RESOLUTION 1275 on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait 19 November 1999
• RESOLUTION 1266 on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait 4 October 1999
• Situation between Iraq and Kuwait S/RES/1242 (1999) 21 May 1999

  1998

• UNSC Resolution 1210 ON IRAQ'S OIL-FOR-FOOD PROGRAM 24 November 1998 --
• Resolution 1205 (1998) SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON IRAQ 05 November 1998
• Resolution 1194 (1998) Condemns the decision by Iraq of 5 August 1998 to suspend cooperation with the Special Commission and the IAEA 9 September 1998
• Resolution 1175 (1998) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait 19 June 1998
• Resolution 1158 (1998) Extending "Oil-for-Food" provisions 25 March 1998
• Resolution 1154 (1998) Endorsement of the MOU on access to Presidential sites 02 March 1998
• Resolution 1153 (1998) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait 20 February 1998

  1997

• Resolution 1143 (1997) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  4 December 1997 - Extending "Oil-for-Food" provisions of Res 986 (1995) for 180 days.
• Resolution 1137 (1997) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  12 November 1997 - Condemns Iraqi restrictions on access by UNSCOM, and restricts international movemennts of Iraqi officials.
• Resolution 1134 (1997) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  23 October 1997 - Condemns the repeated refusal of the Iraqi authorities to allow access to certain sites by UNSCOM, decides that such refusals to cooperate constitute a flagrant violation of Security Council resolutions 687 (1991), 707 (1991), 715 (1991) and 1060 (1996).
• Resolution 1129 (1997) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  12 September 1997 - Decides that the provisions of resolution 1111 (1997) remain in force, with specified exceptions on quotas for oil exports to pay for the purchase of humanitarian supplies.
• Resolution 1115 (1997) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  21 June 1997 - Condemns the repeated refusal of Iraqi authorities to allow access to sites designated by UNSCOM as a clear and flagrant violation of the provisions of Security Council resolutions 687 (1991), 707 (1991), 715 (1991) and 1060 (1996).
• Resolution 1111 (1997) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  4 June 1997 - Extends the provisions of resolution 986 (1995) for another period of 180 as a temporary measure to continue to provide for the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people.

  1996

• Resolution 1060 (1996) on Iraq's refusal to allow access to sites designated by the Special Commission
  12 June 1996 - Deplores the refusal of the Iraqi authorities to allow access to sites by UNSCOM in a clear violation of the provisions of Security Council resolutions 687 (1991), 707 (1991) and 715 (1991).
• Resolution 1051 (1996) on approval of the mechanism for monitoring Iraqi imports and exports, pursuant to Resolutions and decisions 715 (1991)
  27 March 1996 - Approves the provisions for the mechanism for export/import monitoring established by the Special Commission and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

  1995

• Resolution 986 (1995) on authorization to permit the import of petroleum and petroleum products originating in Iraq, as a temporary measure to provide for humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people
  14 April 1995 - Expands the "Oil-for-Food" exceptions to the trade embargo.

  1994

• Resolution 949 (1994) demanding that Iraq immediately complete the withdrawal of all military units recently deployed to southern Iraq to their original positions and that Iraq not again utilize its military or any other forces in a hostile or provocative manner to threaten its neig
  15 October 1994 - Condemned and demanded the immediate and complete the withdrawal of all Iraqi military units recently deployed to southern Iraq.
• Resolution 899 (1994) on compensation payments to the Iraqi private citizens whose assets remained on Kuwaiti territory following the demarcation of the boundary between Iraq and Kuwait
  4 March 1994 - Decision on compensation payments to private citizens in Iraq.

  1993

• Resolution 806 (1993) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  5 February 1993 - Extends the terms of reference of United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission (UNIKOM).

  1992

• Resolution 778 (1992) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  2 October 1992 - Decides that all funds of the Government of Iraq from the sale of Iraqi petroleum after 6 August 1990 shall be placed in the escrow account provided for in resolutions 706 (1991) and 712 (1991);
• Resolution 773 (1992) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  26 August 1992 - Iraq-Kuwait Boundary Demarcation Commission

  1991

• Resolution 715 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  11 October 1991 - Approves the plan of the Secretary-General and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for future ongoing monitoring and verification.
• Resolution 712 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  19 September 1991 - Provisions for financing the purchase of foodstuffs, medicines and materials and supplies for essential civilian needs.
• Resolution 707 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  Demands that Iraq provide full, final and complete disclosure, as required by resolution 687 (1991), of all aspects of its programs to develop weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles with a range greater than 150 kilometers.
• Resolution 706 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  15 August 1991 - "Oil-for-Food" - Authorizes proceeds of limited sales of Iraqi petroleum and petroleum products to be paid into an escrow account for the purchase of foodstuffs, medicines and materials and supplies for essential civilian needs.
• Resolution 705 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  15 August 1991 - Decides that compensation to be paid by Iraq arising from resolution 687) shall not exceed 30 per cent of the annual value of the exports of petroleum and petroleum products from Iraq.
• Resolution 700 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  17 June 1991 - Approves the Guidelines to Facilitate Full International Implementation of of Security Council resolution 687 (1991).
• Resolution 699 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  Confirms that the Special Commission and the IAEA have the authority to conduct activities under resolution 687 (1991), for the purpose of the destruction, removal or rendering harmless of the items specified in that resolution.
• Resolution 692 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  20 May 1991 - Liability of Iraq for any direct loss, damage, including environmental damage and the depletion of natural resources, or injury to foreign Governments, nationals and corporations, as a result of Iraq's unlawful invasion and occupation of Kuwait.
• Resolution 689 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  9 April 1991 - Establishment of the United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission.
• Resolution 688 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  5 April 1991 - Condemns the repression of the Iraqi civilian population in many parts of Iraq, including in Kurdish populated areas, and insists that Iraq allow immediate access by international humanitarian organizations.
• Resolution 687 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  8 April 1991 - Decides that, as a condition of a cease-fire, Iraq shall unconditionally accept the destruction, removal, or rendering harmless, under international supervision, of all nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and all stocks of agents and all related subsystems and components and all research, development, support and manufacturing facilities, as well as all ballistic missiles with a range greater than 150 kilometres and related major parts, and repair and production facilities, and that a Special Commission shall carry out on-site inspection of any locations in Iraq.
• Resolution 686 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  2 March 1991 - Demands that Iraq implement its acceptance of twelve resolutions previously adopted by the Security Council.
• Resolution 685 (1991) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  31 January 1991 - Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group until 28 February 1991.

  1990

• Resolution 678 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  29 November 1990 - Authorizes Member States, unless Iraq on or before 15 January 1991 fully implements Security Council resolutions, to use all necessary means to uphold and implement resolution 660 (1990) and all subsequent relevant resolutions and to restore international peace and security in the area.
• Resolution 677 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  28 November 1990 - Condemns the attempts by Iraq to alter the demographic composition of the population of Kuwait and to destroy the civil records maintained by the legitimate Government of Kuwait.
• Resolution 676 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  28 November 1990 - Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group until 31 January 1991.
• Resolution 674 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  29 October 1990 - Demands that the Iraqi authorities and occupying forces immediately cease and desist from taking third State nationals hostage, and mistreating and oppressing Kuwaiti and third State nationals.
• Resolution 671 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  27 September 1990 - Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group until 30 November 1990.
• Resolution 670 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  25 September 1990 - Decides that all States shall deny permission to any aircraft to take off from their territory if the aircraft would carry any cargo to or from Iraq or Kuwait other than food in humanitarian circumstances, and shall deny permission to any aircraft destined to land in Iraq or Kuwait, whatever its State of registration, to overfly its territory.
• Resolution 669 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  24 September 1990 - Entrusts the Committee established under resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait with the task of examining requests for assistance under the provisions of Article 50 of the Charter of the United Nations and making recommendations to the President of the Security Council for appropriate action.
• Resolution 667 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  16 September 1990 - Strongly condemns aggressive acts perpetrated by Iraq against diplomatic premises and personnel in Kuwait, including the abduction of foreign nationals, and demands that Iraq immediately protect the safety and well-being of diplomatic and consular personnel and premises in Kuwait and in Iraq.
• Resolution 666 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  13 September 1990 - Requests the Secretary-General to use his good offices to facilitate the delivery and distribution of foodstuffs to Kuwait and Iraq in order to relieve human suffering.
• Resolution 665 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  25 August 1990 - Calls upon those Member States which are deploying maritime forces to the area to use such measures commensurate to the specific circumstances as may be necessary under the authority of the Security Council to halt all inward and outward maritime shipping.
• Resolution 664 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  18 August 1990 - Demands that Iraq permit and facilitate the immediate departure from Kuwait and Iraq of the nationals of third countries and grant immediate and continuing access of consular officials to such nationals.
• Resolution 662 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  9 August 1990 - Decides that annexation of Kuwait by Iraq under any form and whatever pretext has no legal validity, and demands that Iraq rescind its actions purporting to annex Kuwait.
• Resolution 661 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  6 August 1990 - Decides restore the authority of the legitimate Government of Kuwait, and decides that all States shall prevent the import into their territories of all commodities and products originating in Iraq or Kuwait.
• Resolution 660 (1990) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait
  2 August 1990 - Demands that Iraq withdraw immediately and unconditionally all its forces to the positions in which they were located on 1 August 1990.

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