674 (1990) SC

The Security Council = RecalLing its resolutions 660 (1990) 661 (1990) 662 (1990), 664 (1990) 665 (1990) 666 (1990), 667 (1990) and 670 (1990) all Iraqi forces from Kuwait, integrity and of independence and territorial stressing the urgent need for the restoration of Kuwait 0[ sovereignty =for the immediate and the authority 5unconditional its legitimate withdrawal 0l government, Condemning the actions by and to mistreat and oppress Kuwaiti and third-State the Iraqi authorities and occupying forces to take third-State nationals hostage the Security Council 0[ such 08 nationals, destruction of and Kuwaiti demographic records, unlawful the other actions reported co che including forced departure and J0 ] : zure 0( thoKuwaitis, the public and private Property Kuwait and the relocation of population in destruction in violation of the decisions of in Kuwait. the Council)_ the hospital supplies Charter 0f the United Nations, and equ } pmont the Fourth Geneva Convention, che Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations and international law, Expressing grave alarm over the situation 0f nationalg 0f third Statps in Kuwait and Iraq, including the personnel of the diplomatic and consular missions 0( such States, High Contracting Party to Fourth Geneva Convention applies to Kuwait ard (hat terms and Reaf firming that che che Convention [raq i5 bound to respect 0(in particular is 1iable under the Convention in comply {uly viththe 0s 1i(s breaches committed by i€, as are individuals vho commit or order the commisson 0i grave breaches, well-being 0f RecalLing the efforts of the Secretary-General concc ning he slcly ar.1 third-State nationals in Iraq and Kuwaiti individualsDeeply_concerned at the economic cost and at che loss and occupat ion 0E KuwaitJn Kuwait and Irag as a result of the invasion and suffering caused o by Irag, Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter oE the United Nations , international peace and security by seeking to community of maintainingReaffirming che goal oE the internationalthrough peaceful means , reso lve internationa] disputes and conflicts have RecalLing the Important role that the United Nations the provisions the peacefulPlayed Jn solution of disputes and conflicts its conformity withand in Secretary-General of the Charter, Alarmed by the dangers of the present crisis caused by the Iragi security, andinvasion and occupation of Kuwaft, further worsening ofwhich dfrectly threaten situation,che International peace and seekIng to avoid any CouncilCal Ling_upon Iraq its resolutions 660 relevantin particular to comply with the (1990) _ 662 resolutions of(1990) and the Security664 (1990) , Reaff irming its determination co ensure compliance byof political Iraq wich the Securicy Council resolutions by maximum use and diplomatic means , the Security third-State nationals and des ist Demands that Kuwaiti1 and from taking cheCouncil andthird-Statedescr ibed above_Iraql authoritieg and occupying forces and oppress ing toandnationals hostage ,any other violate mistreat ing immediately ceasethatactionsthesuch as thosedec isions o€ reportedthis Council_ the Charter of the Uniced Nations , theRe lations Geneva Convention,Fourth the Vienna Conventions on Diplomat ic and Consular and international law; 2 , Inyites States to collate substantiated information in their possession or submitted co them on the grave breaches by Irag as per Paragraph 1 above and to make this information avai lable to the Security Council; 3 _ Reaf Eirms ics demand that Iraq immediately fulfi] its obligations Lo consular third-State nationals ssions underin Kuwait and Irag,the Charter the including the personnel of diplomat ic andFourth Geneva Convention, the Vienna Convent i international 1aw andon Diplomatic and Consular Re lations _che relevant resolutions of general principles 0Ethe Council; departure Also_reaffirms who wish and consular4 . from KuwaitPersonne ] _ and Iraq 0f to leave ;its demand thatthose third-StateIraq permit and facilitate thenat ionals , including diplomaticimmediate 5 , Demands that Iraq ensure the immediate access to food, water and bas ic services Iecessary to the protection and well-being of Kuwaiti nationals and of nationals of third States in Kuwait and Iraq: including the personnel of diplomatic and consular missions in Kuwait; well-being Reaffirms its demand diplomatic and consular missions of diplomatic and consular personnel and premises in Iraq immediately protect the safety and well-being of their nationals in Kuwait and take no action to hinder these interests including access to their nationals in the performance of their functions and rescind its orders for the closure of diplomatic and consular missions in Kuwait and the withdrawal of the immunity of their personnel; in Iraq and Kuwait, concerning the safety in the context of Requests the Secretary-General, to continue the exercise of his good offices to achieve the objectives of paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 above and in particular seek to achieve the provision of food, water and basic services to Kuwaiti nationals and to the diplomatic and consular missions in Kuwait and the evacuation of third-State nationals; Reminds Iraq that under international law it is liable for any loss, damage or injury arising in regard to the invasion and illegal occupation of Kuwait by Iraq and third States, and their nationals and corporations, as a result of the invasion; Invites States to collect relevant information regarding their claims, and those of their nationals and corporations, with a view to restitution or financial compensation by Iraq in accordance with international law; Requires that Iraq comply with the provisions of the present resolution and its previous resolutions, failing which the Security Council will need to take further measures under the Charter; Decides to remain actively and permanently seized of the matter until Kuwait has regained its independence and peace has been restored in conformity with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council; Reposes its trust in the Secretary-General to make available his good offices and, as he considers appropriate, to pursue diplomatic efforts in order to reach a peaceful solution to the crisis caused by the Iraqi invasion and occupation of Kuwait on the basis of Security Council resolutions 660 (1990), 662 (1990) and 664 (1990) and calls upon all States, both in the region and others, in conformity with the Charter, to improve the situation and restore peace, security and stability; Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the results of his good offices and diplomatic efforts.

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