RESOLUTION 678 (1990)
Adopted by the
Security Council
at its 2963rd meeting on 29 November 1990 by 12 votes to 2 (Cuba and Yemen), with 1 abstention (China).
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 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 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 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 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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