United Nations Security Council Resolution 773
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
773, adopted on August 26, 1992, after recalling resolutions 687
(1991) and 689
(1991), the Council considered the work of the Iraq-Kuwait Boundary Demarcation Commission established on May 2, 1991, and reiterated its position that it would enforce any violation of the ceasefire in the demilitarised zone
.
The Council stressed that the Commission was not to reallocate territory on the border, but for the first time is demarcating
the boundary set out in the "Agreed Minutes between the State of Kuwait and the Republic of Iraq regarding the restoration of Friendly Relations, Recognition and Related Matters" signed on October 4, 1963 by Iraq
and Kuwait
. It also welcomed the decision of the Commission to consider the Eastern section of the boundary at its next session and urged for it to be demarcated as soon as possible. The Commission completed its work in November 1992.
The resolution was adopted by 14 votes to none, while Ecuador
abstained.
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773, adopted on August 26, 1992, after recalling resolutions 687
United Nations Security Council Resolution 687
United Nations Security Council Resolution 687, adopted on April 3, 1991, after reaffirming resolutions 660, 661, 662, 664, 665, 666, 667, 669, 670, 674, 677, 678 and 686 , the Council set the terms, in a comprehensive resolution, with which Iraq was to comply after losing the Gulf War.The...
(1991) and 689
United Nations Security Council Resolution 689
United Nations Security Council Resolution 689, adopted unanimously on April 9, 1991, after recalling Resolution 687 , the Council noted a report by the Secretary-General and decided to establish the United Nations Iraq–Kuwait Observation Mission to monitor the demilitarized zone between Iraq and...
(1991), the Council considered the work of the Iraq-Kuwait Boundary Demarcation Commission established on May 2, 1991, and reiterated its position that it would enforce any violation of the ceasefire in the demilitarised zone
Demilitarized zone
In military terms, a demilitarized zone is an area, usually the frontier or boundary between two or more military powers , where military activity is not permitted, usually by peace treaty, armistice, or other bilateral or multilateral agreement...
.
The Council stressed that the Commission was not to reallocate territory on the border, but for the first time is demarcating
Demarcation line
A demarcation line means simply a boundary around a specific area, but is commonly used to denote a temporary geopolitical border, often agreed upon as part of an armistice or ceasefire.See the following examples:...
the boundary set out in the "Agreed Minutes between the State of Kuwait and the Republic of Iraq regarding the restoration of Friendly Relations, Recognition and Related Matters" signed on October 4, 1963 by Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
and Kuwait
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
. It also welcomed the decision of the Commission to consider the Eastern section of the boundary at its next session and urged for it to be demarcated as soon as possible. The Commission completed its work in November 1992.
The resolution was adopted by 14 votes to none, while Ecuador
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
abstained.
See also
- Gulf WarGulf WarThe Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
- Invasion of KuwaitInvasion of KuwaitThe Invasion of Kuwait, also known as the Iraq-Kuwait War, was a major conflict between the Republic of Iraq and the State of Kuwait, which resulted in the seven-month long Iraqi occupation of Kuwait, which subsequently led to direct military intervention by United States-led forces in the Gulf...
- Kuwait–Iraq barrier
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 701 to 800 (1991 – 1993)