OSN - Rezoluce 665 - Irák-Kuvajt

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RESOLUTION 665 (1990)


Adopted by the Security Council at its 2938th meeting on
25 August 1990


The Security Council,


Recalling its resolutions 660 (1990), 661 (1990), 662 (1990) and 664
(1990) and demanding their full and immediate implementation,


Having decided in resolution 661 (1990) to impose economic sanctions
under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,


Determined to bring an end to the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq which
imperils the existence of a Member State and to restore the legitimate
authority, and the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of
Kuwait which requires the speedy implementation of the above resolutions,


Deploring the loss of innocent life stemming from the Iraqi invasion of
Kuwait and determined to prevent further such losses,


Gravely alarmed that Iraq continues to refuse to comply with resolutions
660 (1990), 661 (1990), 662 (1990) and 664 (1990) and in particular at the
conduct of the Government of Iraq in using Iraqi flag vessels to export oil,


1. Calls upon those Member States co-operating with the Government of
Kuwait 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 in order to inspect and verify their cargoes and destinations and t
o
ensure strict implementation of the provisions related to such shipping laid
down in resolution 661 (1990);


2. Invites Member States accordingly to co-operate as may be necessary
to ensure compliance with the provisions of resolution 661 (1990) with maxim
um
use of political and diplomatic measures, in accordance with paragraph 1 abo
ve;


3. Requests all States to provide in accordance with the Charter such
assistance as may be required by the States referred to in paragraph 1 of th
is
resolution;


4. Further requests the States concerned to co-ordinate their actions
in pursuit of the above paragraphs of this resolution using as appropriate
mechanisms of the Military Staff Committee and after consultation with the
Secretary-General to submit reports to the Security Council and its Committe
e
established under resolution 661 (1990) to facilitate the monitoring of the
implementation of this resolution;


5. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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