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  • 11 January 1990 View: S/RES/647

    Abstract: This resolution agreed to deploy UN military officers in Afghanistan and Pakistan to assist with the mission of good offices.

  • 22 December 1989 View: S/21048

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution condemning the US invasion of Panama which was vetoed by France, the UK and the US.

  • 4 December 1989 View: A/RES/44/34

    Abstract: This was the International Convention against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries.

  • 20 November 1989 View: A/44/736/Corr.1

    Abstract: This was the corrigendum of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

  • 17 November 1989 View: A/44/736

    Abstract: The General Assembly adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

  • 1 November 1989 View: A/RES/44/15

    Abstract: This resolution emphasised the importance of the Geneva Accords and encouraged the Secretary-General to facilitate a political solution to the problems in Afghanistan and northern Pakistan.

  • Abstract: This was the UN Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988.

  • 15 December 1988 View: A/RES/43/177

    Abstract: This resolution decided that the designation ‘Palestine’ should be used in place of the designation ‘Palestine Liberation Organization’.

  • 8 December 1988 View: A/RES/43/120

    Abstract: This resolution was the preparation of a draft convention against illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

  • 31 October 1988 View: S/RES/622

    Abstract: This resolution authorised the establishment of UNGOMAP.

  • 20 September 1988 View: S/RES/621

    Abstract: This resolution authorised the appointment of a Special Representative to Western Sahara.

  • 26 August 1988 View: S/RES/620

    Abstract: This resolution eplored the use of chemical weapons, condemned vigorously their continued use in the conflict, expected both sides to refrain from their use, and called upon all states to adopt strict controls over transferring chemical products to any country believed to have used chemical weapons. In resolution 620 the Council announced it would take further measures.

  • 20 July 1988 View: S/RES/616

    Abstract: This resolution expressed deep distress at the US warship’s downing of flight 655, welcomed the ICAO’s decision to conduct an immediate investigation and urged “honourable and durable” settlement of the Iran-Iraq conflict.

  • 20 July 1988 View: S/PV.2821

    Abstract: This was an open debate on Iran Air flight 655 bound for Dubai shot down by a US Navy missile cruiser on 3 July 1988.

  • 14 July 1988 View: S/PV.2818

    Abstract: This was an open debate on Iran Air flight 655 bound for Dubai shot down by a US Navy missile cruiser on 3 July 1988.

  • 9 May 1988 View: S/RES/612

    Abstract: This resolution deplored the use of chemical weapons, condemned vigorously their continued use in the conflict, expected both sides to refrain from their use, and called upon all states to adopt strict controls over transferring chemical products to any country believed to have used chemical weapons. In resolution 620 the Council announced it would take further measures.

  • 25 April 1988 View: S/19823

    Abstract: This report revealed that there had been an increase in the intensity of chemical attacks in terms of both the number of victims and the severity of injuries. Also, a higher number of victims were civilians.

  • 14 January 1988 View: S/RES/608

    Abstract: This resolution called on Israel to stop deporting Palestinians.

  • 22 December 1987 View: S/RES/605

    Abstract: This resolution deplored Israeli actions in the occupied territories and called upon the government again to abide by the Geneva Conventions.

  • 20 July 1987 View: S/RES/598

    Abstract: This resolution adopted provisional measures under article 40 in the context of the Iran-Iraq war.

  • 14 June 1987 View: S/18863

    Abstract: This was a statement following the submission of reports from fact-finding missions condemning the use of chemical weapons against Iranian soldiers and demanded that the 1925 Geneva Protocol be respected.

  • 8 June 1987 View: S/18852

    Abstract: This was a report of UN fact-finding mission to determine whether chemical agents had been used in the conflict between Iran and Iraq.

  • 28 October 1986 View: S/18428

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution calling for full and immediate compliance with the ICJ judgement in the Military and Paramilitary Activities in and against Nicaragua Case, vetoed by the US.

  • 17 October 1986 View: S/18415

    Abstract: This was a letter from Nicaragua to the president of the Council requesting an emergency meeting to consider the failure of the US to execute the ICJ’s judgment in the Military and Paramilitary Activities in and against Nicaragua Case.

  • 10 October 1986 View: S/RES/589

    Abstract: This resolution recommended the reappointment of Javier Pérez de Cuéllar.

  • 13 June 1986 View: S/RES/585

    Abstract: This resolution took note of the Draft Framework Agreement.

  • 11 June 1986 View: S/18102/Add.1

    Abstract: This report contained the Draft Framework Agreement.

  • 12 March 1986 View: S/17911

    Abstract: This was the report of UN fact-finding mission to determine whether chemical agents had been used in the Iran-Iraq War.

  • 24 February 1986 View: S/PV.2666

    Abstract: This meeting was on Iran-Iraq.

  • 24 February 1986 View: S/RES/582

    Abstract: This resolution reiterated calls for a cessation of hostilities in the Iran-Iraq War. It deplored the use of chemical weapons, condemned vigorously their continued use in the conflict, expected both sides to refrain from their use, and called upon all states to adopt strict controls over transferring chemical products to any country believed to have used chemical weapons.

  • 18 December 1985 View: S/RES/579

    Abstract: This resolution condemned acts of hostage-taking and abduction.

  • 26 September 1985 View: S/PV.2608

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the responsibility of the Security Council in maintaining international peace and security.

  • 24 April 1985 View: S/17127

    Abstract: The Secretary-General transmitted a report of a medical specialist who examined Iranian patients hospitalized allegedly as a result of a use of chemical weapon.

  • 31 December 1984 View: A/520/Rev.15

    Abstract: These were the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, including amendments and additions adopted on 31 December 1984.

  • 21 September 1984 View: A/RES/39/1

    Abstract: This resolution admitted Brunei Darussalam as a member of the UN.

  • 11 May 1984 View: S/RES/550

    Abstract: This resolution further condemned Northern Cyprus.

  • 26 March 1984 View: S/16433

    Abstract: This was the first report of UN fact-finding mission to determine whether chemical agents had been used in the Iran-Iraq War, and deplored that chemical weapons had been used in the form of aerial bombs in contradiction of international law.

  • 24 February 1984 View: S/RES/548

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Brunei Darussalam for UN membership.

  • 10 February 1984 View: S/16338

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General to Iran announcing his intention to dispatch a fact-finding mission to investigate attacks in civilian areas.

  • 10 February 1984 View: S/16337

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General to Iraq announcing his intention to dispatch a fact-finding mission to investigate attacks in civilian areas.

  • 18 November 1983 View: S/RES/541

    Abstract: This resolution invalidated the creation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

  • 3 November 1983 View: S/16128

    Abstract: This was a letter from Iran which alleged that chemical weapons were being used by Iraq.

  • 23 September 1983 View: A/RES/38/1

    Abstract: This resolution admitted Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Christopher and Nevis) as a member of the UN.

  • 22 September 1983 View: S/RES/537

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Christopher and Nevis) for UN membership.

  • 12 September 1983 View: S/PV.2476

    Abstract: This was an open debate after Korean Air Lines flight 007, with 269 people aboard, was shot down by a Soviet fighter plane.

  • 8 September 1983 View: S/PV.2474

    Abstract: This was an open debate on Korean Air Lines flight 007, with 269 people aboard, shot down by a Soviet fighter plane.

  • 2 September 1983 View: S/PV.2470

    Abstract: This was an open debate on the Korean Air Lines flight 007, with 269 people aboard, shot down by a Soviet fighter plane.

  • 20 June 1983 View: S/15834

    Abstract: This was the report of the first UN mission to inspect civilian areas within Iran and Iraq which had been subject to military attacks.

  • 22 April 1983 View: S/19835

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General to the Council that called for the UNGOMAP deployment of a military force to observe the implementation of the peace treaty. Its Annex contains the text of the Geneva Accords.

  • 13 March 1983 View: A/RES/37/253

    Abstract: This resolution expressed support for the inter-communal talks and 1977-1979 agreements, considered the withdrawal of all occupation forces from the Republic of Cyprus as an essential basis for the solution of the problem and called for the respect of freedom of settlement and right to property.