The situation of human rights in occupied Kuwait : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.
1990
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SymbolA/RES/45/170
TitleThe situation of human rights in occupied Kuwait : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.
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Summary
Condemns the Iraqi authorities and occupying forces for their serious violations of human rights against the Kuwaiti people and Third-State nationals and affirms that the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 Aug. 1949 applies to Kuwait; expresses its serious concern about the systematic dismantling and pillaging of and attacks on the economic infrastructure of Kuwait; expresses its grave concern at the living conditions in occupied Kuwait, especially those of women, children, elderly and Third-State nationals, which are becoming increasingly difficult; expects Iraq to guarantee respect for international standards applicable under international law, in particular with reference to the protection of the civilian population; also expects Iraq to comply with its obligations under the Charter and international law in respect of 3rd-State nationals, and demands that Iraq release all nationals of 3rd States; urges Iraq to treat all prisoners of war and detained civilians in accordance with the internationally recognized principles of humanitarian law; condemns the rejection by Iraq of the offer of the Government of Kuwait to send humanitarian assistance, especially medicine, to the Kuwaiti people under occupation.
Action note1990-12-18
Vote summary
Adopted 144-1-0, 69th meeting
Meeting record
A/45/PV.69
Agenda information
A/45/251 12[29] KUWAIT--HUMAN RIGHTS
Date[New York] : UN, 21 Mar. 1991.
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3 p.
Notes
Adopted at the 69th plenary meeting, 18 Dec. 1990.
In: Resolutions and decisions adopted by the General Assembly during its 45th session, Volume 1, 18 September-21 December 1990. - A/45/49. - 1991. - p. 283. - (GAOR, 45th sess., Suppl. no. 49).
In: Resolutions and decisions adopted by the General Assembly during its 45th session, Volume 1, 18 September-21 December 1990. - A/45/49. - 1991. - p. 283. - (GAOR, 45th sess., Suppl. no. 49).