The United Nations and the Iraq-Kuwait Conflict

This publication provides an account of the United Nations response to the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq in 1990.

It details UN efforts to reverse Iraq's aggression, restore Kuwaiti sovereignty, promote long-term peace and stability in the region, and to deal with a humanitarian emergency.

This volume contains key documents relating to all aspects of the situation, an extensive introduction by Boutros Boutros-Ghali, and a detailed chronology to complement the text.