S/21562 SC

The Security Council, Recalling the Iraqi invasion and purported annexation of Kuwait and resolutions 660, 661 and 662, Iraq People concerned for the safety and well being of third and Kuwait, state nationals in Recalling the obligations of Iraq in this regard under International law, Welcoming the efforts of Iraq following the concern and anxiety expressed by the Secretary-General to pursue urgent consultations with the Government of Kuwait and Iraq on 17 August 1990, Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter: 1. Demands that nationals of third countries be granted immediate access to Iraq and facilitate the immediate departure from Iraq; 2. Further demands that Iraq take no action to jeopardize the safety, security or health of such nationals; 3. Reaffirms its decision in resolution 662 (1990) that annexation of Kuwait by Iraq is null and void, and therefore demands that the government of Iraq rescind its orders for the withdrawal of diplomatic and consular personnel, and refrain from any such actions in the future; 4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on compliance with this resolution at the earliest possible time.

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