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  • 6 June 1982 View: S/RES/509

    Abstract: This resolution demanded that Israel immediately withdraw all military forces from Lebanon.

  • 17 December 1981 View: S/RES/497

    Abstract: This resolution nullified Israeli annexation of the Golan Heights.

  • 11 December 1981 View: S/RES/494

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 12 March 1990 View: S/RES/649

    Abstract: This resolution for the first time provided a detailed framework for the negotiations: called upon the leaders of the two communities to pursue their efforts to reach a solution providing for the establishment of a federation that would be bi-communal as regards the constitutional aspects and bi-zonal as regards the territorial aspects in line with the 1977 and 1979 agreements and to cooperate on an equal footing with the Secretary-General.

  • 8 March 1990 View: S/21183

    Abstract: This report recognised and defined the concept of political equality.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 2 January 1991 View: S/PV.2970 (Part II)

    Abstract: This was a Council meeting supporting an active negotiating process to help resolve the Middle East conflict.

  • 31 December 1990 View: S/22027

    Abstract: The Council reaffirmed Council commitment to an active negotiating process by calling for an international conference, but members could not agree on when this would be appropriate.

  • 20 December 1990 View: S/RES/681

    Abstract: This resolution deplored Israeli resumption of deportation of Palestinians.

  • 5 December 1990 View: S/PV.2965

    Abstract: This meeting was on the situation in the Middle East.

  • 29 November 1990 View: S/RES/678

    Abstract: This resolution authorised the use of force in the context of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and demanded that Iraq comply fully with resolution 660.

  • 24 October 1990 View: S/PV.2949

    Abstract: During this meeting, Cuba raised article 27 (3) (obligatory abstentions).

  • 24 October 1990 View: S/RES/673

    Abstract: This resolution insisted that Israel comply fully with resolution 242 and that it permit a mission of the Secretary-General to proceed.

  • 12 October 1990 View: S/RES/672

    Abstract: This resolution called upon Israel as the occupying power to abide by its obligations and responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention, and requested the Secretary-General to send a mission to the occupied territories.

  • 25 August 1990 View: S/PV.2938

    Abstract: This was a meeting on Iraq-Kuwait.

  • 25 August 1990 View: S/RES/665

    Abstract: This resolution asked member states to coordinate the implementation of the naval blockade against Iraq through the Military Staff Committee.

  • 6 August 1990 View: S/RES/661

    Abstract: This resolution imposed economic sanctions on Iraq after it invaded Kuwait, providing for a full trade embargo, excluding medical supplies, food and other items of humanitarian necessity, to be determined by a sanctions committee.

  • 27 June 1990 View: S/RES/658

    Abstract: This resolution endorsed the settlement proposals.

  • 20 May 1991 View: S/RES/692

    Abstract: This resolution established the UNCC and the UN Compensation Fund.

  • 29 April 1991 View: S/RES/690

    Abstract: This resolution established the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO).

  • 9 April 1991 View: S/RES/689

    Abstract: This resolution established UNIKOM.

  • 5 April 1991 View: S/RES/688

    Abstract: In response to the situation in Iraq following the Gulf War this resolution stated that repression against civilian population within a state had consequences that could "threaten international peace and security in the region."

  • 3 April 1991 View: S/RES/687

    Abstract: This resolution contained the terms for Iraq of a ceasefire in the context of its invasion of Kuwait, foresaw the establishment of UNIKOM and imposed sanctions. It called for the elimination, under international supervision, of Iraq's WMD and ballistic missiles with a range greater than 150 kilometres, together with related items and production facilities, and called for measures to ensure that the acquisition and production of prohibited items were not resumed.

  • 2 March 1991 View: S/RES/686

    Abstract: The Council demanded that Iraq release all Kuwaiti or third country nationals and return the remains of any deceased Kuwaiti and third country nationals so detained.

  • 22 January 1991 View: S/22133

    Abstract: This presidential statement welcomed ECOWAS efforts in Liberia.

  • 9 September 1991 View: A/46/301

    Abstract: This was a Secretary-General’s study on ways and means of promoting transparency in international transfers of conventional arms.

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  • 15 August 1991 View: S/RES/707

    Abstract: This resolution demanded that Iraq halt all nuclear activity, provide full disclosure of its weapons programmes, and allow inspectors access to all sites.

  • 15 August 1991 View: S/RES/706

    Abstract: The Council requested the Secretary-General to submit a report on the repatriation or return of all Kuwaiti and third-country nationals.

  • 18 July 1991 View: GOV/2531

    Abstract: This draft resolution expressed grave concern about the evident deception and obstruction of IAEA inspectors in Iraq and transmitted those conclusions to the Council.

  • 17 June 1991 View: S/RES/700

    Abstract: In this resolution the Iraq 661 sanctions committee was given a mandate to monitor the arms embargo.

  • 11 October 1991 View: S/RES/716

    Abstract: This resolution reaffirmed that its position on the solution to the Cyprus problem is based on one state of Cyprus comprising two politically equal communities as defined by the Secretary-General in his 8 March 1990 report.

  • 11 October 1991 View: S/RES/715

    Abstract: This resolution stepped-up the monitoring and inspection regime making it ongoing.