United Nations Security Council Resolution 670
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Iraq (green) and Kuwait (orange)
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| Date | 25 September 1990 |
| Meeting no. | 2,943 |
| Code | S/RES/670 (Document) |
| Subject | Iraq-Kuwait |
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Voting summary
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14 voted for 1 voted against None abstained |
| Result | Adopted |
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United Nations Security Council resolution 670, adopted on 25 September 1990, after recalling resolutions 660 (1990), 661 (1990), 662 (1990), 664 (1990), 665 (1990), 666 (1990) and 667 (1990) on the topic of Iraq, the Council condemned the continued Iraqi occupation of Kuwait, the violence against Kuwaiti citizens and its defiance of Security Council resolutions. It also noted the expulsion of Iraqi diplomats from several countries. As a consequence, the Council decided to impose further sanctions on Iraq, relating to civil aviation.
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Council went on to call on all Member States to strictly enforce international sanctions against Iraq, confirming that sanctions imposed in Resolution 661 (1990) also apply to aircraft, deciding that:
It also reminded countries that, under Resolution 661 (1990), to continue to freeze Iraqi assets while protecting those of the "legitimate government of Kuwait" and sanctioning Iraqi diplomats. Additionally, the Council called upon all Member States to co-operate with the Security Council Committee in providing information regarding the action taken by them to implement the provisions from the current resolution.
Finally, the Council warned that any state evading Resolution 661 (1990) may have measures taken against it, while also reminding Iraq of its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention.
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