Ayushnangia/ananya huggingface dataset:
Security Council resolution 656 (1990) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Group in Central America]
Symbol: S/RES/656(1990)
Date: 1990-06-08
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [79] UN OBSERVER GROUP IN CENTRAL AMERICA
Subjects: UN Observer Group in Central America|TRUCE SUPERVISION|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CENTRAL AMERICA|CEASEFIRES|NICARAGUA|NICARAGUA SITUATION|CENTRAL AMERICA SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 656 (1990)
of 8 June 1990

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 654 (1990) of 4 May 1990 and
the statement made by the President of the Council on its
behalf on 23 May 92 concerning the United Nations Observer Group in Central America,

Expressing its concern that the process of demobilization has not yet been fully completed, although progress is
now being made after the removal of obstacles that prevented the conclusion of the demobilization process on 10
June 1990, as stipulated in resolution 654 (1990),

Having studied the report submitted by the Secretary-General on 4 June 1990 93 as well as his statement of 8 June
to the members of the Council, 94

1. Decides that the tasks of the United Nations Observer Group in Central America of monitoring the cease-fire and separation of forces in Nicaragua and demobilizing members of the Nicaraguan resistance shall be
extended, on the understanding, as recommended by the
Secretary-General, 95 that those tasks will lapse with the
completion of the demobilization process, not later than 29
June 1990;

2. Urges all those directly involved in the demobilization process to take all necessary measures to maintain and,
if possible, increase the rate of demobilization so as to
complete it, at the latest, on the date specified in paragraph
1 above;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security
Council fully informed of further developments and in
particular to report to it not later than 29 June 1990 concerning the completion of the demobilization process.

Adopted unanimously at the
2927th meeting.



93 Official Records of the Security Council, Forty-fifth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1990, document S/21341.
94 Ibid., document S/21349.
Security Council resolution 657 (1990) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/657(1990)
Date: 1990-06-15
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [11] UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|UN. Secretary-General|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION|GOOD OFFICES
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 657 (1990)
of 15 June 1990

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May and 13 June
1990, 56

Taking note also of the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Council extend the stationing of the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that
in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is
necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June
1990,

Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of
4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force established under
resolution 186 (1964) for a further period ending on 15
December 1990;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed
of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 30 November 1990;

3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue to
co-operate with the Force on the basis of the present
mandate.

Adopted unanimously at the
2928th meeting.


56 Ibid., documents S/21340 and Add.1.
Security Council resolution 659 (1990) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/659(1990)
Date: 1990-07-31
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [19] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
Subjects: UN Interim Force in Lebanon|UN Interim Force in Lebanon > Terms of reference|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION|CONSULTATIONS|GUIDELINES
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 659 (1990)
of 31 July 1990

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of
19 March 1978, 501 (1982) of 25 February 1982, 508
(1982) of 5 June 1982, 509 (1982) of 6 June 1982 and 520
(1982) of 17 September 1982, as well as all its resolutions
on the situation in Lebanon,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 24 and 26
July 1990, 21 and taking note of the observations expressed
therein,

faking note of the letter dated 16 July 1990 from the
Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, 22

Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further interim
period of six months, that is, until 31 January 1991;

2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon within its
internationally recognized boundaries;

3. Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general
guidelines of the Force as stated in the report of the
Secretary-General of 19 March 1978,'° approved by resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties concerned to
co-operate fully with the Force for the full implementation
of its mandate;

4. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its
mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978)
and all other relevant resolutions;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the Government of Lebanon and other parties
directly concerned with the implementation of the present
resolution and to report to the Security Council thereon.

Adopted unanimously at the
2931st meeting.



21 Ibid., documents S/21406 and Add.1 and Corr.1.
22 Ibid., document S/21396
Security Council resolution 660 (1990) [on Iraqi invasion of Kuwait]
Symbol: S/RES/660(1990)
Date: 1990-08-02
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [89] IRAQ--KUWAIT
Subjects: Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|MILITARY OCCUPATION|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|KUWAIT|IRAQ|IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 660 (1990)
of 2 August 1990

The Security Council,

Alarmed by the invasion of Kuwait on 2 August 1990 by
the military forces of Iraq,

Determining that there exists a breach of international
peace and security as regards the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait,

Acting under Articles 39 and 40 of the Charter of the
United Nations,

1. Condemns the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait;

2. Demands that Iraq withdraw immediately and unconditionally all its forces to the positions in which they
were located on 1 August 1990;

3. Calls upon Iraq and Kuwait to begin immediately
intensive negotiations for the resolution of their differences and supports all efforts in this regard, and especially
those of the League of Arab States;

4. Decides to meet again as necessary to consider
further steps to ensure compliance with the present resolution.

Adopted at the 2932nd meeting
by 14 votes to none. One member
(Yemen) did not participate in the
vote.
Security Council resolution 662 (1990) [on Iraqi annexation of Kuwait]
Symbol: S/RES/662(1990)
Date: 1990-08-09
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [89] IRAQ--KUWAIT
Subjects: MILITARY OCCUPATION|ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY|LEGITIMACY OF GOVERNMENTS|IRAQ|KUWAIT|IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 662 (1990)
of 9 August 1990

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 660 (1990) of 2 August 1990
and 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990,

Gravely alarmed by the declaration by Iraq of a “comprehensive and eternal merger” with Kuwait,

Demanding once again that Iraq withdraw immediately
and unconditionally all its forces to the positions in which
they were located on 1 August 1990,

Determined to bring the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq
to an end and to restore the sovereignty, independence and
territorial integrity of Kuwait,

Determined also to restore the authority of the legitimate
Government of Kuwait,

1. Decides that annexation of Kuwait by Iraq under any
form and whatever pretext has no legal validity, and is
considered null and void;

2. Calls upon all States, international organizations
and specialized agencies not to recognize that annexation,
and to refrain from any action or dealing that might be
interpreted as an indirect recognition of the annexation;

3. Demands that Iraq rescind its actions purporting to
annex Kuwait;

4. Decides to keep this item on its agenda and to
continue its efforts to put an early end to the occupation.

Adopted unanimously at the
2934th meeting.
Security Council resolution 663 (1990) [on admission of Liechtenstein to membership in the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/663(1990)
Date: 1990-08-14
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [23] UN--MEMBERS
Subjects: UN > Members|LIECHTENSTEIN|MEMBERS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 663 (1990)
of 14 August 1990

The Security Council,

Having examined the application of the Principality of
Liechtenstein for admission to the United Nations, 122

Recommends to the General Assembly that the Principality of Liechtenstein be admitted to membership in the
United Nations.

Approved unanimously at the
2936th meeting.


122 Official Records of the Security Council, Forty-fifth Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1990, document S/21486.
Security Council resolution 664 (1990) [on safety of third-State nationals in Iraq and Kuwait]
Symbol: S/RES/664(1990)
Date: 1990-08-18
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [89] IRAQ--KUWAIT
Subjects: Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY|MILITARY OCCUPATION|DIPLOMATIC PROTECTION|NON-CITIZENS|IRAQ|KUWAIT|DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE|IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 664 (1990)
of 18 August 1990

The Security Council,

Recalling the Iraqi invasion and purported annexation
of Kuwait, and its resolutions 660 (1990) of 2 August 1990,
661 (1990) of 6 August 1990 and 662 (1990) of 9 August
1990,

Deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of
third-State nationals in Iraq and Kuwait,

Recalling the obligations of Iraq in this regard under
international law,

Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General to pursue
urgent consultations with the Government of Iraq following the concern and anxiety expressed by the members of
the Council on 17 August 1990,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
Nations,

1. Demands that Iraq permit and facilitate the immediate departure from Kuwait and Iraq of third-State nationals
and grant immediate and continuing access of consular
officials to such nationals;

2. Also 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 closure of diplomatic and consular missions
in Kuwait and the withdrawal of the immunity of their
personnel, and refrain from any such actions in the future;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on compliance with the present resolution
at the earliest possible time.

Adopted unanimously at the
2937th meeting.
Security Council resolution 669 (1990) [on requests for assistance under the provisions of Article 50 of the Charter of the United Nations]
Symbol: S/RES/669(1990)
Date: 1990-09-24
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [89] IRAQ--KUWAIT
Subjects: UN. Security Council Committee Established by Resolution 661 (1990) concerning the Situation between Iraq and Kuwait|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|MILITARY OCCUPATION|IRAQ|KUWAIT|SANCTIONS|IRAQ|ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE|SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE|IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 669 (1990)
of 24 September 1990

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990,

Recalling also Article 50 of the Charter of the United
Nations,

Conscious of the fact that an increasing number of
requests for assistance have been received under the provisions of Article 50 of the Charter,

Entrusts the Security Council Committee established by
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
and making recommendations to the President of the Security Council for appropriate action.

Adopted unanimously at the
2942nd meeting.
Security Council resolution 671 (1990) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group]
Symbol: S/RES/671(1990)
Date: 1990-09-27
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [62] UN IRAN-IRAQ MILITARY OBSERVER GROUP
Subjects: UN Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|IRAQ|IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)|CONSULTATIONS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 671 (1990)
of 27 September 1990

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 598 (1987) of 20 July 1987, 619
(1988) of 9 August 1988, 631 (1989) of 8 February 1989,
642 (1989) of 29 September 1989 and 651 (1990) of 29
March 1990,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group
of 21 September 1990,”4 and taking note of the observations expressed therein,

1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations
Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group for a further period of
two months, that is, until 30 November 1990, as recommended by the Secretary-General;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to submit, during
November, a report on his further consultations with the
parties about the future of the Military Observer Group,
together with his recommendations on this matter.

Adopted unanimously at the
2944th meeting.
Security Council resolution 672 (1990) [on violence committed by Israeli security forces against Palestinians]
Symbol: S/RES/672(1990)
Date: 1990-10-12
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [37] TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL
Subjects: Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949)|POLITICAL VIOLENCE|ARMED INCIDENTS|FACT-FINDING MISSIONS|ISRAEL|JERUSALEM|TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL|PALESTINIANS|CIVILIAN PERSONS|TREATIES|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 672 (1990)
of 12 October 1990

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 476 (1980) of 30 June 1980 and
478 (1980) of 20 August 1980,

Reaffirming that a just and lasting solution to the ArabIsraeli conflict must be based on its resolutions 242 (1967)
of 22 November 1967 and 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973,
through an active negotiating process which takes into
account the right to security for all States in the region,
including Israel, as well as the legitimate political rights
of the Palestinian people,

Taking into consideration the statement of the Secretary-General relative to the purpose of the mission he is sending
to the region and conveyed to the Council by the President
on 12 October 1990, 43

1. Expresses alarm at the violence which took place on
8 October at the Haram al-Sharif and other Holy Places of
Jerusalem resulting in over twenty Palestinian deaths and
the injury of more than one hundred and fifty people,
including Palestinian civilians and innocent worshippers;

2. Condemns especially the acts of violence committed
by the Israeli security forces resulting in injuries and loss
of human life;

3. Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to abide
scrupulously by its legal obligations and responsibilities
under the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of
Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, 40
which is applicable to all the territories occupied by Israel
since 1967;

4. Requests, in connection with the decision of the
Secretary-General to send a mission to the region, which
the Council welcomes, that he submit a report to the
Security Council, before the end of October 1990, containing his findings and conclusions and that he use as appropriate all of the resources of the United Nations in the
region in carrying out the mission.

Adopted unanimously at the
2948th meeting.



43 See 2948th meeting.
Security Council resolution 673 (1990) [on refusal of Israel to receive a mission of the Secretary-General]
Symbol: S/RES/673(1990)
Date: 1990-10-24
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [37] TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL
Subjects: FACT-FINDING MISSIONS|POLITICAL VIOLENCE|ARMED INCIDENTS|ISRAEL|JERUSALEM|PALESTINIANS|TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 673 (1990)
of 24 October 1990

The Security Council,

Reaffirming the obligations of Member States under the
Charter of the United Nations,

Reaffirming also its resolution 672 (1990) of 12 October
1990,

Having been briefed by the Secretary-General on 19
October 1990,

Expressing alarm at the rejection of resolution 672
(1990) by the Israeli Government, and its refusal to accept
the mission of the Secretary-General,

Taking into consideration the statement of the Secretary-General relative to the purpose of the mission he is sending
to the region and conveyed to the Council by the President
on 12 October 1990, 43

Gravely concerned at the continued deterioration of the
situation in the occupied territories,

1. Deplores the refusal of the Israeli Government to
receive the mission of the Secretary-General to the region;

2. Urges the Israeli Government to reconsider its decision and insists that it comply fully with resolution 672
(1990) and permit the mission to proceed in keeping with
its purpose;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the
Security Council the report requested in resolution 672
(1990);

4. Affirms its determination to give full and expeditious consideration to the report.

Adopted unanimously at the
2949th meeting.

43 See 2948th meeting.
Security Council resolution 675 (1990) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Group in Central America]
Symbol: S/RES/675(1990)
Date: 1990-11-05
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [79] UN OBSERVER GROUP IN CENTRAL AMERICA
Subjects: UN Observer Group in Central America|UN OBSERVER GROUP IN CENTRAL AMERICA > FINANCING.|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CENTRAL AMERICA|CENTRAL AMERICA SITUATION|FINANCING
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 675 (1990)
of 5 November 1990

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 637 (1989) of 27 July 1989 and
644 (1989) of 7 November 1989, as well as the statement
made by the President of the Council on its behalf on 7
November 1989, 89

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General of 26
October 1990; 99

2. Decides to extend, under its authority, the mandate
of the United Nations Observer Group in Central America,
as defined in resolution 644 (1989), for a further period of
six months, that is, until 7 May 1991, bearing in mind the
report of the Secretary-General and the need to continue
to monitor expenditures carefully during this period of
increasing demands on peace-keeping resources;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security
Council fully informed of further developments and to
report on all aspects of the operations of the Observer
Group before the expiry of the new mandate period.

Adopted unanimously at the
2952nd meeting.



99 Ibid., document S$/21909.
Security Council resolution 676 (1990) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group]
Symbol: S/RES/676(1990)
Date: 1990-11-28
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [62] UN IRAN-IRAQ MILITARY OBSERVER GROUP
Subjects: UN Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|IRAQ|IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)|CONSULTATIONS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 676 (1990)
of 28 November 1990

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 598 (1987) of 20 July 1987, 619
(1988) of 9 August 1988, 631 (1989) of 8 February 1989,
642 (1989) of 29 September 1989, 651 (1990) of 29 March
1990 and 671 (1990) of 27 September 1990,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group
of 23 November 1990 76 and taking note of the observations
expressed therein,

1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations
Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group for a further period of
two months, that is, until 31 January 1991, as recommended by the Secretary-General;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to submit, during
January 1991, a report on his further consultations with the
parties about the future of the Military Observer Group,
together with his recommendations on this matter.

Adopted unanimously at the
2961st meeting.


76 Ibid., document S/21960.
Security Council resolution 677 (1990) [on Iraqi attempt to alter the demographic composition of Kuwait]
Symbol: S/RES/677(1990)
Date: 1990-11-28
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [89] IRAQ--KUWAIT
Subjects: Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|POPULATION COMPOSITION|ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS|CIVIL REGISTRATION|RULES AND REGULATIONS|KUWAIT|MILITARY OCCUPATION|ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY|IRAQ|KUWAIT|LEGITIMACY OF GOVERNMENTS|IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 677 (1990)
of 28 November 1990

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 660 (1990) of 2 August 1990,
662 é 1990) of 9 August 1990 and 674 (1990) of 29 October

Reiterating its concern for the suffering caused to individuals in Kuwait as a result of the invasion and occupation
of Kuwait by Iraq,

Gravely concerned at the ongoing attempt by Iraq to
alter the demographic composition of Kuwait and to destroy the civil records maintained by the legitimate Government of Kuwait,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
Nations,

1. Condemns the attempts by Iraq to alter the demographic composition of Kuwait and to destroy the civil
records maintained by the legitimate Government of Kuwait;

2. Mandates the Secretary-General to take custody of
a copy of the population register of Kuwait, the authenticity of which has been certified by the legitimate Government of Kuwait and which covers the registration of the
population up to 1 August 1990;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to establish, in cooperation with the legitimate Government of Kuwait, an
order of rules and regulations governing access to and use
of the said copy of the population register.

Adopted unanimously at the
2962nd meeting.
Security Council resolution 678 (1990) [authorizing Member States to use all necessary means to implement Security Council resolution 660 (1990) and all relevant resolutions]
Symbol: S/RES/678(1990)
Date: 1990-11-29
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [89] IRAQ--KUWAIT
Subjects: Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|MILITARY OCCUPATION|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|IRAQ|KUWAIT|IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION
Votes in favour: 12
Votes against: 2
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: no
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: no
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 678 (1990)
of 29 November 1990

The Security Council,

Recalling and reaffirming its resolutions 660 (1990) of
2 August 1990, 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990, 662 (1990)
of 9 August 1990, 664 (1990) of 18 August 1990, 665
(1990) of 25 August 1990, 666 (1990) of 13 September
1990, 667 (1990) of 16 September 1990, 669 (1990) of 24
September 1990, 670 (1990) of 25 September 1990, 674
(1990) of 29 October 1990 and 677 (1990) of 28 November
1990,

Noting that, despite all efforts by the United Nations,
Iraq refuses to comply with its obligation to implement
resolution 660 (1990) and the above-mentioned subsequent relevant resolutions, in flagrant contempt of the
Security Council,

Mindful of its duties and responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance and preservation of international peace and security,

Determined to secure full compliance with its decisions,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter,

1. Demands that Iraq comply fully with resolution 660
(1990) and all subsequent relevant resolutions, and decides, while maintaining all its decisions, to allow Iraq one
final opportunity, as a pause of goodwill, to do so;

2. Authorizes Member States co-operating with the
Government of Kuwait, unless Iraq on or before 15 January
1991 fully implements, as set forth in paragraph 1 above,
the above-mentioned 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;

3. Requests all States to provide appropriate support
for the actions undertaken in pursuance of paragraph 2
above;

4. Requests the States concerned to keep the Security
Council regularly informed on the progress of actions
undertaken pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 above;

5. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted at the 2963rd meeting by
12 votes to 2 (Cuba and Yemen),
with 1 abstention (China).
Security Council resolution 679 (1990) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]
Symbol: S/RES/679(1990)
Date: 1990-11-30
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [18] UN DISENGAGEMENT OBSERVER FORCE
Subjects: UN Disengagement Observer Force|TRUCE SUPERVISION|MIDDLE EAST|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 679 (1990)
of 30 November 1990

The Security Council,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. 27

Decides:

(a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement
immediately its resolution 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973,

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six
months, that is, until 31 May 1991,

(c) To request the Secretary-General to submit, at the
end of this period, a report on the developments in the
situation and the measures taken to implement resolution
338 (1973).

Adopted unanimously at the
2964th meeting.


27 Ibid., document S/21950 and Corr. 1.
Security Council resolution 680 (1990) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/680(1990)
Date: 1990-12-14
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [11] UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: abstention
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 680 (1990)
of 14 December 1990

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations operation in Cyprus of 7 and 14 December
1990, 66

Taking note also of the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus
for a further period of six months,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that
in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is
necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1990,

Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of
4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the
United Nations Peace-keeping Force established under
resolution 186 (1964) for a further period ending on 15
June 1991;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices to keep the Security Council informed
of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 31 May 1991;

3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue to
co-operate with the Force on the basis of the present
mandate.

Adopted at the 2969th meeting by
14 votes to none with 1
abstention (Canada).



66 Ibid., documents S/21981 and Add.1.
Security Council resolution 682 (1990) [on financing of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus]
Symbol: S/RES/682(1990)
Date: 1990-12-21
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/45 [11] UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS
Subjects: UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus > Financing|UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus > Budget contributions|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION|FINANCING|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: CANADA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FINLAND
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes

Resolution 682 (1990)
of 21 December 1990

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964
establishing the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in
Cyprus for an initial period of three months,

Recalling also its subsequent resolutions extending the
stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-keeping
Force, most recently its resolution 680 (1990) of 14 December 1990,

Reaffirming the statement of the President of the Council
of 30 May 1990,** in which the members emphasized that
United Nations peace-keeping operations must be
launched and maintained on a sound and secure financial
basis,

Concerned about the chronic and ever-deepening financial crisis facing the Force, as described in the report of
the Secretary-General 66 and as expressed in the statement
of the President of the Council of 15 June 1990, 57

1. Decides to examine the problem of the costs and
financing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in
Cyprus in all its aspects, bearing in mind the financial
crisis facing the Force and the report of the Secretariat
Review Team of 7 December 1990, 67 and to report by 1
June 1991 on alternative arrangements for meeting the
costs of the Force for which the United Nations is responsible, in order to place the Force on a sound and secure
financial basis;

2. Also decides to consider, not later than early June
1991, comprehensively and favourably the results of the
examination mentioned in paragraph 1 above, with a view
to putting into effect an alternative method of financing the
Force which could, inter alia, include the use of assessed
contributions, simultaneously with the extension of the
mandate on or before 15 June 1991.

Adopted unanimously at the
2971st meeting.

 

67 Ibid., document S/21982.
Security Council resolution 684 (1991) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
Symbol: S/RES/684(1991)
Date: 1991-01-30
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/46 [19] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
Subjects: UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LEBANON|LEBANON SITUATION|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRIA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ECUADOR
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 684 (1991)
of 30 January 1991

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19
March 1978, 501 (1982) of 25 February 1982, 508 (1982) of 5
June 1982, 509 (1982) of 6 June 1982 and 520 (1982) of 17
September 1982, as well as all its resolutions on the situation in
Lebanon,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General of 23
and 28 January 1991 on the United Nations Interim Force in
Lebanon, 13 and taking note of the observations expressed
therein, and without prejudice to the views of the Member
States thereon,

Taking note of the letter dated 14 January 1991 from the
Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations
addressed to the Secretary-General, 14

Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further period of six
months, that is, until 31 July 1991;

2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries;

3. Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general
guidelines of the Force as stated in the report of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978, 15 approved by resolution 426 (1978),
and calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate fully with the
Force for the full implementation of its mandate;

4. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its
mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and
all other relevant resolutions;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the Government of Lebanon and other parties
directly concerned with the implementation of the present
resolution and to report to the Security Council thereon.

Adopted unanimously at the 2975th
meeting
Security Council resolution 685 (1991) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group]
Symbol: S/RES/685(1991)
Date: 1991-01-31
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/46 [62] UN IRAN-IRAQ MILITARY OBSERVER GROUP
Subjects: UN Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)|IRAQ
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRIA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ECUADOR
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 685 (1991)
of 31 January 1991

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 598 (1987) of 20 July 1987, 619
(1988) of 9 August 1988, 631 (1989) of 8 February 1989, 642
(1989) of 29 September 1989, 651 (1990) of 29 March 1990, 671
(1990) of 27 September 1990 and 676 (1990) of 28 November
1990,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group of 28
January 1991," and taking note of the observations expressed
therein,

1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations
Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group for a further period of one
month, that is, until 28 February 1991, as recommended by the
Secretary-General;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to submit, during
February 1991, a report on his further consultations with the
parties about the future of the Group, together with his
recommendations on this matter.

Adopted unanimously at the 2976th
meeting
Security Council resolution 689 (1991) [on the UN Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission]
Symbol: S/RES/689(1991)
Date: 1991-04-09
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/46 [68] UN IRAQ-KUWAIT OBSERVATION MISSION
Subjects: UN IRAQ-KUWAIT OBSERVATION MISSION > ESTABLISHMENT.|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|TRUCE SUPERVISION|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|IRAQ|KUWAIT|IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRIA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ECUADOR
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 689 (1991)
of 9 April 1991

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolution 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
Nations,

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General of 5 and
9 April 1991 on the implementation of paragraph 5 of Security
Council resolution 687 (1991); 66

2. Notes that the decision to set up an observer unit was
taken in paragraph 5 of resolution 687 (1991) and that the unit
can be terminated only by a further decision of the Council; the
Council shall therefore review the question of its termination
or continuation every six months;
3. Decides that the modalities for the initial six-month
period of the United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission
shall be in accordance with the above-mentioned report and
shall also be reviewed every six months.

Adopted unanimously at the 2983rd
meeting.
Security Council resolution 691 (1991) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Group in Central America]
Symbol: S/RES/691(1991)
Date: 1991-05-06
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/46 [79] UN OBSERVER GROUP IN CENTRAL AMERICA
Subjects: UN Observer Group in Central America|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CENTRAL AMERICA|CENTRAL AMERICA SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRIA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ECUADOR
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 691 (1991)
of 6 May 1991

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 637 (1989) of 27 July 1989, 644
(1989) of 7 November 1989 and 675 (1990) of 5 November
1990, as well as the statement made by the President of the
Security Council on its behalf on 7 November 1989, 128

1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General of 29
April 1991; 129

2. Decides to extend, under its authority, the mandate of
the United Nations Observer Group in Central America, as
defined in resolution 644 (1989), for a further period of six
months, that is until 7 November 1991, bearing in mind the
report of the Secretary-General and the need to continue to
monitor expenditures carefully during this period of increasing
demands on peace-keeping resources;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security
Council fully informed of further developments and to report
on all aspects of the operations of the Group before the expiry
of the new mandate period.

Adopted unanimously at the 2986th
meeting
Security Council resolution 694 (1991) [on deportation of 4 Palestinians by Israel]
Symbol: S/RES/694(1991)
Date: 1991-05-24
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/46 [37] TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL
Subjects: Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949)|DEPORTATION|ISRAEL|PALESTINIANS|CIVILIAN PERSONS|TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL|HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS|TREATIES|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRIA
vote: yes
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: CUBA
vote: yes
country: ECUADOR
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: ROMANIA
vote: yes
country: USSR
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: YEMEN
vote: yes
country: ZAIRE
vote: yes
country: ZIMBABWE
vote: yes

Resolution 694 (1991)
of 24 May 1991

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 681 (1990) of 20 December 1990,

Having learned with deep concern and consternation that
Israel has, in violation of its obligations under the Geneva
Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in
Time of War, of 12 August 1949,4 and acting in opposition to
relevant Security Council resolutions, and to the detriment of
efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the
Middle East, deported four Palestinian civilians on 18 May
1991,

1. Declares that the action of the Israeli authorities of
deporting four Palestinians on 18 May 1991 is in violation of
the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian
Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, 4 which is applicable to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since
1967, including Jerusalem;

2. Deplores this action and reiterates that Israel, the
occupying Power, must refrain from deporting any Palestinian
civilian from the occupied territories and ensure the safe and
immediate return of all those deported;

3. Decides to keep the situation under review.
Adopted unanimously at the 2989th
meeting