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UN Resolution 678
Adopted by the Security Council at its 2963rd meeting on 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
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 internationalnd
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
goodwil, 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 foregoing 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 of the present resolution;

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

5. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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